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Israel's Chief Rabbi Rejects Palestinian Claims, Vows Return to Gush Katif

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 10 hours ago

What happened

Israel's Chief Rabbi David Yosef condemned Palestinians during a visit to the Gush Katif Museum, denying their claims to the land and vowing Israel's return to Gaza following synagogue burnings 21 years ago.

  • 01Chief Rabbi David Yosef condemns Palestinians during Gush Katif Museum visit.
  • 02Visit marks 21 years since synagogues were burned in Gaza after IDF withdrawal.
  • 03Rabbi Yosef claims Palestinians are not a people and have no land rights.
  • 04He vows divine punishment on Gaza and Israeli return to the area.
  • 05Rabbi criticizes peace efforts, saying concessions led to conflict.
  • 06He quotes, 'I am for peace, but if I speak, they are for war.'

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David Yosef
OrganizationsIDF, Gush Katif Museum

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

SrugimRight · Hebrew47 minutes ago
Israel's Chief Rabbi Rejects Palestinian Claims, Vows Return to Gush Katif
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew10 hours ago
Chief Rabbi David Yosef Declares Gaza and West Bank Territories as Part of Israel

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