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Israeli Minister Smotrich Reflects on Unity and Shared Loss Ahead of Tisha B'Av
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First reported by Srugim · 55 minutes ago
What happened
Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich shared a message of unity on Tisha B'Av, recalling his friendship with former Minister Yizhar Shai and mourning Shai's son, who died defending Kibbutz Kerem Shalom. He reflected on the historical significance of the Temple's destruction as a result of internal division and expressed hope for national healing and unity in Israel today.
- 01Minister Smotrich recalls friendship with former Minister Yizhar Shai despite political differences.
- 02Shai's son died heroically defending Kibbutz Kerem Shalom during October 7 terrorist attack.
- 03Smotrich sought spiritual support from Shai when his own son was wounded in Lebanon.
- 04Smotrich links the Second Temple's destruction to baseless hatred and loss of Jewish unity.
- 05He stresses Jerusalem's role as a unifying city for all Jews and collective worship.
- 06Smotrich hopes for healing divisions and rebuilding Jerusalem with love after Tisha B'Av.
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