Minister Struck Reveals Netanyahu Considered Then Rejected Prayer Inside Gaza Strip
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First reported by Walla · 40 minutes ago
What happened
Minister Orit Struck revealed that Prime Minister Netanyahu seriously considered but ultimately rejected a request by 20 rabbis to hold a prayer inside Gaza, symbolizing Jewish claims to the area. The announcement was made during a memorial event marking 21 years since the destruction of synagogues in Gush Katif. Struck emphasized hopes for renewed settlement in Gaza and described the current period as a national repentance process.
- 01Prime Minister Netanyahu seriously considered a request to hold Hoshana Rabbah prayer inside Gaza but declined.
- 02The request was made by 20 senior Religious Zionist rabbis emphasizing Gaza as part of Israel.
- 03Minister Struck revealed this during a memorial event for 21 years since Gush Katif synagogues were burned.
- 04The rabbis' letter framed the prayer as a reminder of Jewish expulsion and Gaza's belonging to Israel.
- 05Struck expressed hope for renewed Jewish settlement in Gaza and described a national repentance process.
- 06The event was held near Gaza and organized by Gush Katif Residents Headquarters and public figures.
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