Binyamin Smotrich's Son Holds Brit Milah for Newborn Amid Lebanon Conflict Recovery

In the settlement of Einav in the Shomron region, a brit milah (circumcision ceremony) was held for the newborn son of Binyamin and Tamar Smotrich. Binyamin Smotrich, a minister in the Israeli government, was severely wounded four months ago during fighting on the Lebanon border. His father, Minister Bezalel Smotrich, attended the ceremony and expressed deep emotion, stating, "Our Binyamin, who was injured in the war, today brings his son into the covenant of Abraham our forefather." He further described the event as "the victory of the people of Israel over the murderous enemy. The people of Israel live." The baby was named Yinon during the ceremony.

The event was attended by family and religious leaders, including Rabbi Chaim Gantz, the newborn's great-grandfather, who served as the sandak (ceremony sponsor). Rabbi Yitzhak Ben Shahar, head of the Kedumim Yeshiva, also held the honor of sandak. Blessings were given by Rabbi Chaim Yeruchem Smotrich, and Rabbi Dudi Dudkevitz led the congregation in standing for the blessings. The ceremony symbolized both a family milestone and a message of resilience amid ongoing security challenges in northern Israel.