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Editorial: Religious Rulings Sanctioning Olive Harvest Theft Must Be Condemned
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
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An editorial condemns a religious ruling by Rabbi Dov Lior that permits Jews to harvest olives from Palestinian groves in the West Bank, arguing it sanctions theft and violates property rights. Rabbi Kenneth Brander and other religious leaders have opposed the ruling, emphasizing the need to respect non-Jewish inhabitants' property. The editorial calls for explicit rejection of the ruling by religious and settlement leaders, urging authorities to investigate theft and ensure restitution for stolen crops.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A religious ruling by Rabbi Dov Lior permits Jews to harvest Palestinian olives, sparking condemnation.
- Rabbi Kenneth Brander and others argue Jewish land claims do not negate non-Jewish property rights.
- The editorial calls for explicit rejection of the ruling by religious and settlement leaders.
- Authorities are urged to investigate theft and ensure restitution for stolen Palestinian crops.
- The ruling is criticized for sanctioning theft and undermining respect for others' rights.
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