Retired General Praises Haredi Commentator's Efforts for Hostages
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Israel is marking three years since the October 7th attacks, honoring the efforts of individuals like Haredi commentator Israel Cohen who aided hostage families. Retired Major General Noam Tibon publicly praised Cohen's work connecting families with Haredi leaders and the public. Cohen's efforts focused on the mitzvah of redeeming captives, bridging divides amid ongoing political tensions surrounding the hostages.
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- Retired Major General Noam Tibon praised Haredi commentator Israel Cohen's work for hostages.
- Cohen connected hostage families with Haredi rabbis and public figures.
- Cohen participated in prayer events and spoke at Hostages Square.
- Tibon noted Cohen's efforts reflect the nation's shared values.
- The praise highlights connections between hostage families and the Haredi public.
Israel is marking three years since the October 7th massacre and terror attack. Alongside official ceremonies, the efforts of individuals from the Haredi public who worked to save lives, honor the dead, and aid hostage families since the disaster began are also being recognized. Organizations like ZAKA and Hatzalah, whose members operated in difficult areas in the south from the initial hours of the attack and throughout the war, are among those receiving commendation.
Media personality and commentator Israel Cohen is also being recognized for his work connecting hostage families with prominent Haredi rabbis and public figures, driven by the mitzvah of redeeming captives and aiming to broaden support for the families within the Haredi community. Cohen participated in prayer events for the hostages, including at the Western Wall, and spoke at Hostages Square. Reports from October 2024 indicated he was facilitating connections between families and Haredi leaders and the public.
Retired Major General Noam Tibon, former commander of the Northern Corps and now part of the "Achva" list, praised Cohen's activities. Tibon, who was personally involved in rescuing family members and others on October 7th, stated on Channel 13 that Cohen "worked for the hostages" and that his prayers and public statements reflect the shared values of the nation.
Tibon's commendation of Cohen highlights a point of connection between hostage families and parts of the Haredi public, centered on the demand for the hostages' return and the religious and public significance of redeeming captives, especially against the backdrop of public and political divisions surrounding the issue throughout the war.