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Is the timing of US-Israel war on Iran significant to Judaism?
The US-Israeli attack on Iran comes just days before Purim, prompting questions about whether the timing of the assault has any symbolic, religious significance and if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tried to hijack an ancient Jewish tradition, linked to charity and compassion. Purim, which begins on 2 February, commemorates the biblical story in the Book of Esther, set in the Achaemenid Persian Empire in the fifth century BCE. In the narr…
CNN: Timing of Iran Attack 'Bears Symbolic Meaning in Judaism'
The timing of the US-Israel attack on Iran "bears symbolic meaning in Judaism" as Jews preparing for Purim are reciting commandments to wipe out Amalek, CNN reports. From CNN, Tal Shalev, "Timing of US-Israel attack on Iran bears symbolic meaning ...
Iran became the target of another US-Israeli strike on Saturday morning. Rightly so. Iran has repeatedly had the opportunity to give up its nuclear program, and it has always insisted on it. It originally did not even want to discuss the ballistic missiles, whose stock it has been trying to rapidly increase. It was mainly trying to play for time.
President Nataša Pirc Musar, following the US and Israeli attack on Iran, announced that resolving disputes through diplomatic means and respect for international law remains the only sustainable path to security and protection of the civilian population. She called on all parties involved to immediately withdraw from military actions and establish dialogue.
The moment of the US and Israel's attack on Iran has a symbolic meaning in Judaism. Before the Jews celebrate Purim, believers read a specific part of the Old Testament, known as Zachor, notes CNN.
Rep. Rick Crawford says "the timing was perfect" for attacks in Iran
Rep. Rick Crawford says "the timing was perfect" for attacks in Iran Rep. Rick Crawford of Arkansas, an Army veteran and chair of the House Intelligence Committee, joins "CBS Evening News" to discuss why the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran at this time, ahead of planned nuclear talks.
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