Netanyahu Now Adds Religious Phrase to Speeches Independently
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs stated that he added the religious phrase "Besiata Dishmaya" to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speeches during the war, and Netanyahu now uses it independently. Fuchs discussed integrating spiritual elements into the Prime Minister's Office's work, including prayers for soldiers and distributing Books of Psalms. He also touched upon the halachic challenges of serving in a senior role during wartime, especially on Shabbat, and noted an increase in observant individuals within Netanyahu's inner circle.
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- Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs added "Besiata Dishmaya" to Prime Minister Netanyahu's speeches during the war.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu now independently includes "Besiata Dishmaya" in his speeches.
- Fuchs incorporated prayers for IDF soldiers and distributed Books of Psalms in the Prime Minister's Office.
- Fuchs discussed the halachic challenges of his role during wartime, particularly on Shabbat.
- More observant individuals are now present in Netanyahu's inner circle, including senior staff.
Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs revealed on Sunday that he had incorporated the religious phrase "Besiata Dishmaya" (with heavenly help) into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speeches during the war, a practice Netanyahu has now adopted independently. Fuchs shared these insights at a joint conference of the Tzomet Institute and Makor Rishon in Jerusalem, discussing the spiritual dimension he brought to the Prime Minister's Office, particularly during wartime.
Fuchs explained his belief in the importance of adding a spiritual element to all governmental activities, especially during the conflict. This included reciting "Mi Sheberach" prayers for IDF soldiers before approving significant operations and distributing Books of Psalms. He noted that while he initially added "Besiata Dishmaya" to the Prime Minister's speeches, Netanyahu now includes the phrase on his own.
Fuchs described Netanyahu, who is not known to be religious, as someone who deeply connects with Jewish history and sees himself as a successor to the nation's great leaders. He observed that the Prime Minister lives this connection daily, evidenced by his independent use of the religious expression.
Fuchs also addressed the halachic (Jewish law) challenges he faced in his role, particularly on Shabbat when required to attend security discussions during the war. He highlighted the constant awareness needed to balance national and security responsibilities with religious observance, noting that not all actions during wartime necessarily constitute matters of life and death.
He recalled the early Shabbatot of the war, where he was present with the Prime Minister and other senior officials at the Kirya military headquarters. Fuchs mentioned that initially, there was no minyan (prayer quorum) available for observant Jews in the Prime Minister's immediate vicinity, but efforts were made to increase the number of observant individuals around Netanyahu. He stated that now, most of the senior staff, including the Chief of Staff, National Security Advisor, and Deputy National Security Advisor, are observant.
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