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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prays with Western Wall rabbi for success in ongoing war with Iran
During the visit, Netanyahu placed a handwritten note in the cracks of the ancient stones that read, “The people has risen — the people of Israel lives.” The gesture echoed a similar act just days before the Israeli campaign began, when Netanyahu visited the Wall and left a note quoting the biblical phrase: “Like a lion, the nation shall rise and lift itself like a lioness.”
“Ten days ago, on the eve of Israel’s historic operation, I stood here and placed a note that read, ‘Behold, a nation rises like a lion,’” Netanyahu said. “Now, ten days later, I return to this same place and leave a note that says, ‘Behold, the nation has risen — the people of Israel lives.’”
The online gathering aimed to provide a multifaceted response to the crisis, combining spiritual unity with strategic insight. Military analysts offered live commentary on U.S. strikes related to the conflict, while Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi — a prominent educator — delivered words of inspiration. International law expert Natasha Hausdorff also addressed attendees, outlining practical ways to support Israel during the conflict.
A key goal of the event was to foster communal resilience and purpose. “Like a lion, the nation rises”—Hebrew: Am k’lavi yakum—served as the rallying call for participants.
