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UK Chief Rabbi Has Run for Cover in Israel

(Jewish News-UK) Michelle Rosenberg - Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis remains in Israel after a visit with family, following the closure of Israeli airspace, sheltering from missile attacks and unsure when he'll be able to return to the UK. "We've had four days and nights of sirens," he said. "They've gone off three times a night on average. I've lost count." "It's not easy but being here with family brings home what ordinary Israelis are going through. As an average man, woman or child, you are the target. Iran is literally trying to kill us....Israel is going after military targets and key personnel. Iran is trying to murder civilians." "The morale is phenomenal. There's been so much damage, so many injuries and deaths. Everyone here either knows or is related to someone affected. But I haven't heard a single person suggest that Israel is doing the wrong thing....Everyone knows this is a war for survival....For now, being here, in this time, in this place, is something we'll never forget. Under fire, but together."
2025-06-19 00:00:00
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