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IDF Soldiers Pray at Western Wall Before Selichot Services
How 5 Israeli newsrooms (in Hebrew, English) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
60% right-leaning
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First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago
What happened
IDF soldiers were filmed at the Western Wall in Jerusalem before the Selichot services began. The Western Wall Heritage Foundation released a video of the soldiers, emphasizing a moment of spiritual reflection.
- 01IDF soldiers visited the Western Wall before Selichot services.
- 02A video of the soldiers was shared by the Western Wall Heritage Foundation.
- 03The event occurred shortly before the High Holy Days began.
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