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Tens of Thousands Attend Slichot Prayers at Western Wall and Hostages Square
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By יאיר אטינגר
First reported by 0404 · 50 minutes ago
What happened
Around 100,000 people attended Slichot prayers at Jerusalem's Western Wall and Tel Aviv's Hostages Square. The event included former hostages and families of fallen soldiers, with prayers broadcast live.
- 01100,000 people attended Slichot prayers at the Western Wall.
- 02The event was also broadcast live to Tel Aviv's Hostages Square.
- 03Former hostages and families of fallen soldiers were present.
- 04Rabbi Rabinowitz spoke about the return of hostages.
- 05Additional prayer events are planned for Saturday night.
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