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Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu Calls Yosef Hadad 'Brother' in Podcast, Inspiring Him
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 5, 2026
What happened
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu called Yosef Hadad "brother" during a podcast, inspiring Hadad to continue his public efforts for unity in Israel. The rabbi highlighted shared sacrifice among soldiers from different communities, emphasizing cooperation over conflict.
- 01Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu called Yosef Hadad "brother" in a podcast, moving Hadad deeply.
- 02Eliyahu sees Hadad as a symbol of mutual contribution in Israeli society.
- 03The rabbi recalled serving with soldiers from Arab and Druze communities.
- 04He stressed that all soldiers in uniform are willing to sacrifice their lives.
- 05Hadad said the rabbi's words gave him strength to continue his public work.
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