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IDF Deputy Chief of Staff and Religious Zionist Rabbis Pray for Soldiers Amid Controversy
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 6 hours ago
What happened
IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Amir Bar and senior Religious Zionist rabbis held a prayer for soldiers' safety following controversy surrounding the Givati Brigade's Rotem Battalion. The event aimed to promote unity and support for the troops.
- 01IDF Deputy Chief of Staff prayed with rabbis for soldiers.
- 02The prayer followed controversy over the Rotem Battalion.
- 03The event aimed to foster unity and support.
- 04Senior Religious Zionist rabbis participated.
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