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Thousands Pray at Joseph's Tomb as Rabbi Arush Calls for Full Sovereignty in Samaria
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100% right-leaningFirst reported by Arutz Sheva · Jun 16, 2026
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Thousands entered Joseph's Tomb in Nablus for Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, joined by Rabbi Shalom Arush, Samaria leaders, soldiers, and mothers of wounded troops. The Yaniv family held a first-haircut ceremony for their grandson there, while Yossi Dagan called for full sovereignty in Samaria and the permanent return of the Yosef Chai yeshiva.
- 01Thousands visited Joseph's Tomb in Nablus overnight Monday for Rosh Chodesh Tammuz.
- 02Rabbi Shalom Arush blessed the Yaniv family during a grandson's first-haircut ceremony.
- 03Mothers of wounded soldiers prayed for the recovery of all IDF injured and fallen.
- 04Yossi Dagan called for full sovereignty in Samaria and stronger government resolve.
- 05A renovated study hall near the tomb drew praise from the Yosef Chai yeshiva.
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