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Rabbi Lebanon Attributes Wildfires in France and Spain to Divine Response Over Hostility to Israel
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First reported by Srugim · Jul 28, 2026
What happened
Rabbi Elyakim Levanon linked the severe wildfires in France and Spain to divine punishment for their hostility toward Israel, urging repentance to avert further disaster.
- 01Rabbi Elyakim Levanon views wildfires in France and Spain as divine punishment for hostility toward Israel.
- 02He states these countries' antagonism is part of a broader international divide regarding Israel.
- 03Levanon highlights ongoing transformations in Israel's global status and security.
- 04He condemns terrorist groups and some European nations for irrational hatred against Israel.
- 05The rabbi warns of escalating consequences if France and Spain do not repent.
- 06He calls for these nations to seek forgiveness from Israel to overcome the fires.
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