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A newly published editorial on the website of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is shedding light on how Tehran is seeking to portray the aftermath of its recent conflict with Israel and the United States. The article argues that Iran emerged from the war with enhanced strategic leverage and outlines what appears to be a new security doctrine centered on the Strait of Hormuz and deeper coordination with Hezbollah.

The commentary, published in the regime-affiliated online outlet Voice of Iran under the headline “A New Security Equation: From Hormuz to Beirut,” presents the war as a turning point that strengthened Iran’s position despite the damage it sustained during the fighting.

Throughout the piece, President Donald Trump is depicted as a leader whose rhetoric exceeds his actions. The editorial claims Trump “speaks more about his dreams than about realities” and portrays him as publicly threatening Iran while privately pulling back from confrontation.

According to the article, Washington has entered a “strategic deadlock” in which it is unwilling to make concessions to Tehran but lacks the ability to wage a broader conflict. The editorial contends that the United States has already expended its strongest leverage while Iran has gained new tools to advance its interests.

Central to the article’s message is the assertion that Iran intends to continue leveraging the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic pressure point while strengthening ties with Hezbollah and other regional proxy organizations.

According to the editorial, “Iran will not return to the prewar era — not regarding Hormuz, not regarding the U.S. military presence in the region, and not regarding the equation surrounding resistance groups.”

The article argues that the recent conflict expanded Iran’s opportunities to pursue its regional ambitions and specifically points to “control over the Strait of Hormuz” as a strategic advantage enhanced by the war.

The publication also suggests that relations between Iran and Hezbollah have entered a new phase marked by even closer integration.

The article states that the Lebanese group is now part of Iran’s “security equation” and declares that “defending Iran is equivalent to defending the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, and defending the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon is equivalent to defending Iran.”

It further describes Hezbollah as “an integral part of Iran’s national interests,” indicating that Tehran views the organization as a core component of its deterrence posture and regional security framework.

While the editorial reflects the Iranian regime’s own interpretation of events rather than an independent analysis, it offers a rare public look at how Tehran is framing the postwar landscape: one in which the Strait of Hormuz remains a powerful source of leverage, Hezbollah becomes more deeply woven into Iranian security planning, and the United States is portrayed as having lost strategic momentum.

The editorial opens by arguing that periods of war create confusion through competing narratives and conflicting reports, making it especially important, in the authors’ view, to present events from what they describe as Iran’s perspective rather than that of its adversaries. The piece says that media coverage should help readers understand the significance of events and distinguish between truth and misinformation.

It explains that Voice of Iran, an online publication associated with Khamenei’s website, was established during what it calls the Zionist regime’s 12-day war against Iran. The publication says its mission is to identify the most important developments amid a flood of information and present what it views as the true strategic position of the Islamic Republic. The editorial also dedicates its latest issue to Brigadier General Morteza Jamali of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, who it says was killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli missile strike.

Turning to President Trump, the article argues that his conduct during the conflict demonstrates a disconnect between public statements and policy decisions. It claims Trump “speaks more about his dreams than about realities” and alleges that while he publicly threatens Iran, he ultimately retreats when faced with what the authors characterize as credible Iranian deterrence. The piece summarizes its assessment of Trump’s approach as “Tough talk in words; retreat in action.”

The editorial goes on to argue that recent developments suggest the United States lacks the ability to sustain a large-scale military conflict with Iran. According to the article, the 40-day war exposed the limits of American power, leading the White House to conclude that it could neither force concessions from Tehran nor achieve its objectives through military means. The authors characterize this situation as a “strategic deadlock” and argue that, despite suffering damage during the conflict, Iran emerged with greater leverage because of strategic assets such as its position near the Strait of Hormuz.

The piece further contends that the United States has exhausted its most valuable pressure tools while Iran has gained new advantages. It claims American leaders expected a rapid victory but instead strengthened Iran’s position. The article argues that Tehran now has a clearer understanding of its path forward than Washington does and credits that outcome to what it describes as resistance on the battlefield.

According to the editorial, the war fundamentally altered the regional landscape. It insists that “Iran will not return to the prewar era — not regarding Hormuz, not regarding the U.S. military presence in the region, and not regarding the equation surrounding resistance groups.” The article argues that the conflict created new opportunities for Iran to shape regional security, economic, and geopolitical developments.

The authors further maintain that Iran’s relationships with Hezbollah and other allied groups will no longer resemble those that existed before the war. Instead, they argue, these ties will be strengthened and redefined by the realities that emerged during the conflict. Hezbollah, the editorial says, has become part of Iran’s broader security framework because its participation contributed both to Iran’s defense and to what the article describes as resistance to American and Israeli influence.

The editorial concludes by asserting that “defending Iran is equivalent to defending the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, and defending the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon is equivalent to defending Iran.” It portrays Hezbollah as “an integral part of Iran’s national interests” and argues that tools such as the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s ability to influence relations with Washington can be employed not only to advance Iranian interests but also to protect Hezbollah. The article closes by insisting that neither Iran nor its relationships with regional resistance movements will return to their prewar state, claiming that the conflict significantly expanded Tehran’s ability to shape regional security arrangements and deepen its ties with allied groups.

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MK Meir Porush issued a sharply worded statement Thursday evening following the vehicle incidents that occurred during chareidi protests on Highway 4 and elsewhere in central Israel, placing blame on Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg for what he described as a dangerous escalation.

Porush accused the legal establishment of creating the conditions that have fueled growing tensions surrounding the arrests of yeshiva bochurim and the broader confrontation over the status of Torah learners.

“Attorney Baharav-Miara and Justice Sohlberg, thank you for bringing this calamity upon the people of Israel,” Porush said in a statement.

The veteran UTJ lawmaker argued that chareidi representatives had repeatedly warned that continued arrests of yeshiva students and other measures directed at the Torah world would deepen divisions and intensify confrontations within Israeli society.

“We warned you again and again that your conduct would lead the people of Israel to a civil war, and you did not listen,” he said.

Porush concluded by calling for an immediate change in policy and urging decision-makers to reverse course before the situation deteriorates further.

“Come to your senses before it is too late,” he said.

The remarks came after a tense evening of demonstrations and traffic disruptions across central Israel, during which two people were injured in separate vehicle-related incidents. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the events, and officials have not determined whether either incident was intentional.

A looming shortage of aircraft parking space at Ben Gurion Airport could force airlines to scale back flights during the busy summer and Yom Tov travel season, potentially impacting as many as 2.4 million passenger bookings, according to Israel Airports Authority CEO Sharon Kedmi.

In remarks to Ynet, Kedmi warned that the continued presence of dozens of American cargo planes at both Ben Gurion Airport and Ramon Airport has created a severe capacity problem that could disrupt commercial aviation if a solution is not found in the coming days.

He said airlines are expected to be informed by June 16 that they should begin preparing contingency plans, including the possibility of canceling some scheduled flights during the peak travel window that includes the High Holiday period from September 11 through October 4.

According to Kedmi, the strain on airport infrastructure has been building steadily since February. He noted that roughly 70 aircraft are currently using Ben Gurion Airport for routine operations such as arrivals, departures, and refueling, while another 25 cargo planes remain stationed at Ramon Airport.

“As long as the US fleet does not leave Ben Gurion Airport and is not relocated elsewhere, we have no choice but to prepare for a situation in which airlines will have to cancel part of their scheduled flights,” Kedmi said.

He explained that at least 30 American cargo aircraft would need to be moved from Ben Gurion Airport in order to free sufficient space for the commercial flights already planned for the summer and Yom Tov season.

The shortage, he said, is no longer merely a future concern. Airport operations are already feeling the effects, with delays affecting arrivals and departures. In some cases, passengers have been forced to remain onboard aircraft for extended periods because no parking positions or boarding gates were immediately available.

Ben Gurion Airport is currently serving approximately 65,000 travelers each day. During the busiest weeks of the summer, that number is projected to climb to roughly 100,000 daily passengers.

Kedmi also revealed that talks held several weeks ago had fueled hopes that a potential understanding between the United States and Iran would result in the relocation of American military aircraft currently based in Israel. Those expectations faded when no agreement materialized, leaving the aircraft in place and the parking crunch unresolved.

He stressed that any eventual decision to cancel flights would rest with the airlines themselves, which would weigh both operational realities and commercial considerations. If reductions become necessary, the impact could be felt across the aviation sector, affecting both Israeli carriers and foreign airlines currently flying to Israel or planning to restore service.

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A remarkable discovery in Moscow has brought to light a long-lost manuscript of one of the greatest medieval Torah commentators, ending decades of uncertainty surrounding a work that scholars believed had vanished forever.

The find was made in the Russian capital’s State Library, where countless historical treasures confiscated during turbulent periods of European history have remained hidden for generations. The revelation comes at a time when Jewish life in Russia is experiencing a significant resurgence, with Torah institutions, yeshivos, and shuls flourishing across the country.

The historic manuscript was uncovered by researcher Yisrael Dovitsky during his work on the famed Ginzburg Collection, which is housed in the State Library. The document contains a Torah commentary authored by Rabbeinu Shmuel ben Meir, the Rashbam, one of the most distinguished figures among the Rishonim. A grandson of Rashi, the Rashbam was renowned for his emphasis on the straightforward meaning of the biblical text and his unique reliance on Hebrew grammar and syntax in explaining the Torah. In some instances, his interpretations differed from those of his illustrious grandfather.

The manuscript discovered in Moscow is known among scholars as “Manuscript No. 103” from the Jewish Theological Seminary of Breslau. It served as the primary source for the first printed edition of the Rashbam’s Torah commentary, which was published in 1881.

After that publication, however, the manuscript seemingly disappeared without a trace and was long considered irretrievably lost. Researchers now believe that following World War II, the document made its way into the Soviet Union, where it became absorbed into archival collections.

According to scholars, the manuscript remained hidden in plain sight for decades because it was mistakenly cataloged as a commentary by Rashi. The error was apparently caused by the absence of a title page, combined with the fact that the surviving text begins in the middle of Sefer Bereishis.

News of the discovery generated excitement among rabbanim and Chabad shluchim throughout Russia, who work under the leadership of Russia’s Chief Rabbi, Harav Berel Lazar shlita. Researchers and Torah scholars alike have described the find as one of great historical significance for the study of medieval biblical interpretation.

Reacting to the discovery, Rav Lazar reflected on its deeper significance.

“In a generation as spiritually impoverished as ours, we suddenly see such light revealed—light that deepens our understanding of Torah and gives us strength to live with the Torah, a Torah of life and a Torah of light that illuminates our lives. The Jewish people are not forsaken. From Above, we are being granted a special light to encourage us and give us the strength to continue spreading Torah everywhere and to every Jew.”

Rabbi Boruch Gorin, chairman of the Jewish Museum in Moscow and head of the L’Chaim publishing house, also expressed enthusiasm over the discovery, calling it a matter of importance for the entire Jewish world.

“We are following these developments with anticipation and great curiosity as we examine the findings more closely. Every word of our great Rishonim that comes to light is a reason for excitement, and we eagerly await the researcher’s full report to understand the magnitude of the treasure that has been revealed.”

As word of the discovery spreads throughout the Torah world, Jewish communities across Russia are celebrating what many see as far more than a scholarly breakthrough. For them, the reemergence of a manuscript thought lost for generations stands as a powerful symbol of the enduring vitality of Torah and the promise that its light can never be extinguished.

The remarkable find serves as a reminder that even after decades hidden away in forgotten archives, the words of the Rishonim continue to illuminate the Jewish people and inspire future generations.

Sen. Lindsey Graham expressed serious concerns Friday about reports describing a potential agreement with Iran, arguing that the terms being circulated would amount to a deeply flawed arrangement if they prove accurate.

The South Carolina Republican said he was encouraged by President Donald Trump’s rejection of Iranian media reports regarding the proposed framework and praised the administration’s efforts to weaken the Iranian regime through military and economic pressure.

“I am very glad to hear from President Donald Trump that Iranian media reports about the so-called deal are fake because the deal as described by Iran would be awful. President Trump and our military deserve a lot of credit for making Iran the weakest they’ve been since 1979 through a combination of highly effective military strikes and a crushing blockade. However, we must remember the Iranian regime has killed 42,000 of their own people for simply wanting a better life, and their leadership are radical religious Nazis.”

Graham said any future agreement should be measured against the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the Obama-era nuclear accord that many Republicans viewed as fundamentally flawed. He specifically criticized reports suggesting Iran could receive a massive reconstruction package while the current regime remains in power.

“As to any potential deal, it must be compared to the JCPOA, and I am hopeful that it will be vastly different. The idea of a $300 billion reconstruction fund, given who is in charge of Iran, seems to be tone deaf. It would be akin to a Marshall Plan for Germany with the Nazis still in charge. That wouldn’t have been a good idea then, and any reconstruction fund that benefits this terrorist regime wouldn’t be a good idea now.”

The senator also emphasized what he views as the most important benchmark for any nuclear agreement, saying the administration must maintain its longstanding opposition to Iranian uranium enrichment.

“As to the Iranian nuclear program, President Trump’s red line has been no enrichment. I hope that holds – as it must.”

Graham further argued that allowing Tehran to continue enriching uranium was among the most significant shortcomings of the JCPOA and insisted that lawmakers should have the opportunity to examine and approve any future accord.

“Allowing Iran to enrich under the JCPOA was one of the major flaws of that terrible deal. As I’ve stated before, any deal with Iran must come to Congress for scrutiny and approval.”

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Degel HaTorah MK Uri Maklev said Thursday that his party was not responsible for the collapse of the latest effort to advance legislation regulating the status of yeshiva students, insisting that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu simply could not guarantee the votes needed to pass the measure.

In a wide-ranging interview with Avi Blum on Kol Chai’s main news program, Maklev addressed the proposed Basic Law on Torah Study, the arrests of yeshiva bochurim, relations with the Prime Minister, and the recent political battle over legislation concerning Torah learners.

Maklev offered his account of the events that led to the shelving of the legislation. According to him, Degel HaTorah never opposed the bill itself and never instructed Netanyahu not to bring it forward. Rather, he said, the process stalled because the Prime Minister was unable to demonstrate that he had a coalition majority to approve it.

“No one stood at the door and told him not to submit it,” Maklev said. “Did anyone tell him not to bring the bill to committee? If he wanted to move forward, he should have submitted it and advanced the process.”

Maklev explained that once it became clear Netanyahu could not provide assurances that the legislation would pass, the party’s rabbinic leadership instructed Degel HaTorah to distance itself from the coalition bloc and refuse to rely on future promises.

“The Gedolei Torah asked one simple question: Is there a commitment that a majority exists for this law, and is the Prime Minister prepared to guarantee that majority? The answer that came back after two days was that there was no such commitment and that significant difficulties remained in securing enough support.”

According to Maklev, Likud later suggested applying legislative continuity to the proposal and advancing it in the next Knesset, hoping a different coalition makeup would improve its chances. Degel HaTorah, however, viewed that as insufficient.

“We saw that perhaps there was a desire within Likud to continue business as usual and live on promises,” he said. “That is what led to the declaration that we are no longer committed to the bloc.”

Asked about reports that Netanyahu later renewed his willingness to promote the legislation but was rebuffed by Degel HaTorah, Maklev rejected that characterization.

According to him, even during the second round of discussions, Netanyahu did not provide a concrete commitment that the bill would pass, offering only optimism that support would materialize as the process moved forward.

“He came and said, ‘In the end there will be a majority, but there has to be a dynamic process,’” Maklev recounted. “There was no clear commitment. Ultimately, it was impossible to move forward with legislation based on statements like that.”

Blum pressed Maklev, suggesting that the party did not oppose the bill itself but simply never received assurance that it could actually be passed.

“Yes,” Maklev replied. “That is exactly the issue.”

He added that had Netanyahu formally submitted and advanced the legislation, Degel HaTorah would not have blocked it.

“We were not authorized to give anything in exchange for promises. He could have acted. No one told him not to submit the bill.”

Turning to the proposed Basic Law on Torah Study, Maklev acknowledged that the measure does not address the immediate fears facing yeshiva students and avreichim who worry about arrests and economic sanctions.

“That concern is constantly before us,” he said. “We have not taken our minds off the fear, the reality, the economic decrees, and the severe restrictions.”

Nevertheless, he argued that formal recognition of the value of Torah study carries both public and legal significance, even if it does not replace comprehensive legislation regulating the status of Torah learners.

“At a time when bnei Torah and the chareidi public are being targeted, maligned, and attacked, the very act of elevating the importance of Torah study is significant,” he said. “There is value in ensuring that recognition is reflected in legislation as well.”

Maklev emphasized that his priority remains comprehensive legal protections for yeshiva students and avreichim. He even expressed discomfort with the term “draft law,” preferring instead to call it a “regulation law.”

“The Basic Law on Torah Study was meant to be one component of broader legislation recognizing and regulating the status of Torah learners,” he explained. “Of course, the primary goal should have been the regulation itself.”

He said the intention remains to advance the Basic Law through all three Knesset readings rather than settling for preliminary approval. Maklev added that he recently consulted a legal expert involved in drafting the proposal years ago, who advised continuing to pursue it despite the current legal climate.

Addressing recent meetings between Prime Minister Netanyahu and UTJ chairman Moshe Gafni, Maklev insisted that Degel HaTorah has not restored its political commitment to the coalition bloc.

According to him, the party has deliberately avoided public meetings that could be used to create the impression of reconciliation or a return to full political partnership. Requests for highly publicized meetings, he said, were not approved by the Gedolei Torah.

At the same time, Maklev stressed that routine working relationships with the Prime Minister and government ministries continue because the chareidi public requires assistance on a wide range of daily issues.

“We have much work to do in the various ministries, in education, welfare, and many other areas,” he said. “These are working meetings and nothing more. We received instructions, and we are acting accordingly.”

He emphasized that meeting with Netanyahu should not be interpreted as a renewed political commitment to the coalition or any decision regarding future governments.

Reflecting on the lengthy negotiations over the legislation, Maklev said he remained involved because even a small chance of securing protections for Torah learners justified continued efforts.

“The price being paid by those who study Torah is simply too high,” he said. “That is why we could not abandon the process as long as there was still hope. But once it became clear that no real commitment existed to pass the law, we could no longer rely on vague assurances.”

Maklev argued that the episode demonstrates that Degel HaTorah did not derail the legislation. Rather, he said, the proposal collapsed because Netanyahu and the coalition failed to secure a workable majority.

“If they had placed a bill on the table and guaranteed its passage, Degel HaTorah would not have stood in its way,” he said.

Maklev also took aim at the Religious Zionist camp, arguing that it has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years.

“Religious Zionism has gone through a major upheaval, and they need to recover from it,” he said. “Most of the opposition, even within Likud, comes from people influenced by Religious Zionism. Edelstein, Illouz, Saada, Tur-Paz, Stern—look where they have ended up. Tur-Paz has been holding meetings against the chareidi public for years. There is no precedent for this.”

Commenting on the removal of MK Moshe Solomon from Knesset committees, Maklev delivered one of the interview’s sharpest remarks.

“There was no need for much explanation as to why he was removed from committee assignments,” he said. “Anyone who betrays Torah will ultimately betray his party as well. Everything they are saying about us today, they will eventually say about you. They incited them against the Torah world, and they were influenced by it.”

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The world of dayanus was plunged into mourning Thursday with the passing of Harav Nachum Sheinin zt”l, a longtime member of the Beis Din HaRabani HaGadol and former Av Beis Din of Tel Aviv. He was 89 years old.

Widely regarded as one of the leading and most respected dayanim of his generation, Rav Sheinin devoted decades to Torah, hora’ah, and public service, leaving an enduring impact on countless talmidim, colleagues, and members of the broader Torah community.

A distinguished alumnus of Yeshivas Ponevezh, Rav Sheinin developed into a prominent talmid chacham under the guidance of the yeshiva’s revered roshei yeshiva. His years in Ponevezh laid the foundation for a lifetime dedicated to Torah scholarship, judicial leadership, and communal responsibility.

For many years, he served as Av Beis Din of the Tel Aviv Rabbinical Court, where he became known for his mastery of complex halachic issues, particularly in difficult family law matters. He handled sensitive and challenging cases with exceptional wisdom, helping resolve numerous agunah situations and adjudicating intricate disputes with both precision and compassion.

In 2008, Rav Sheinin was appointed to the Beis Din HaRabani HaGadol, Israel’s highest rabbinical court, where he continued to serve with distinction until his passing.

Alongside his judicial responsibilities, Rav Sheinin served as Rav of the Heichal Moshe Yitzchak beis medrash in Bnei Brak and headed Kollel Tov HaTorah. Over the years, he taught thousands, delivered countless shiurim, and became a respected address for Torah guidance and halachic counsel.

He maintained close relationships with many of the leading Torah figures of the generation, including Maran Harav Elazar Menachem Man Shach zt”l, from whom he drew inspiration and guidance throughout much of his public career.

His levayah took place Thursday afternoon, departing from his beis medrash on Baal Shem Tov Street in Bnei Brak. He was laid to rest in the cemetery of Yeshivas Ponevezh.

The family is sitting shivah at their home on Rashi Street in Bnei Brak.

Yehi zichro baruch.

A fierce dispute erupted Thursday between chareidi parties and Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich after he decided at the last minute not to bring a funding package worth more than one billion shekels for new communities in Judea and Samaria to the cabinet for approval. Instead, the proposal will now be discussed at Sunday’s Security Cabinet meeting.

Associates of the finance minister said the decision stemmed from diplomatic concerns and international sensitivity surrounding settlement development. Chareidi political sources, however, argue that moving the matter from the government table to the Security Cabinet was also intended to reduce public scrutiny over both the source of the funds and their distribution.

The controversy follows a letter sent by United Torah Judaism chairman Yitzchak Goldknopf, who urged Smotrich to include the chareidi cities of Immanuel and Modiin Illit in the funding package. Goldknopf argued that there was no justification for excluding chareidi communities located in Judea and Samaria from the program. According to party sources, Smotrich declined the request.

A senior chareidi official sharply criticized the move, telling local media, “You killed and then inherited. Smotrich took more than a billion shekels for Judea and Samaria, including funds that had been frozen from the chareidi public, and instead of bringing the decision to a government meeting and facing criticism, he transferred it to the Security Cabinet under the pretext of diplomatic pressure.”

The official claimed that the move was designed to avoid a public debate over how the money is being allocated, why chareidi communities were left out, and why funds that had previously been removed from the Torah world and chareidi institutions are now being redirected elsewhere.

“This is an attempt to avoid a public discussion about how the money is being distributed, why the chareidi cities were excluded, and why funds taken away from the Torah world and chareidi institutions are now being directed to other purposes,” the source said.

The anger within the chareidi camp has also focused on a recent increase in funding for hesder yeshivos. According to sources in United Torah Judaism, Smotrich approved an increase in the funding formula for hesder institutions worth approximately 30 million shekels, even as chareidi yeshivos continue to contend with budget freezes and reductions.

Party officials argue that the decision reflects a pattern of favoritism toward institutions associated with Smotrich’s constituency while the chareidi educational system faces growing financial challenges.

“At a time when Gedolei Yisroel are traveling across the globe to raise money to sustain the Torah world, the finance minister is making sure to increase funding for the yeshivos identified with his own community,” the official said. “You cannot demand political partnership from the chareidim while systematically favoring the institutions and communities of one sector over another.”

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Shikma Bresler, one of the most prominent leaders of the protests against judicial reform, ignited a fierce backlash on social media Thursday night after sharply criticizing demonstrations by Peleg Yerushalmi activists that brought major roads across central Israel to a standstill.

Bresler took aim at the protests in a post on X, comparing the demonstrators to other groups she views as disregarding the rule of law.

“There is no difference between the chareidi factions of the government on the roads, for whom the law has no meaning, and the factions of the government in Judea and Samaria,” Bresler wrote.

She continued, “There’s no need to get angry. We need to understand who they are, what they want (a dark religious state), and then understand that we are fighting for the soul of the state.”

Her comments quickly drew criticism online, with many users pointing to her own role in organizing and supporting the anti-judicial reform protests, which frequently included major highway blockades, transportation disruptions, and demonstrations that paralyzed key traffic arteries throughout the country.

One commenter responded, “No, can you be any more lacking in self-awareness? You can be foolish, but to this extent? Did you forget Kaplan and what you did here?”

Another social media user wrote sarcastically, “Oh, so the left suddenly discovered the law? The same people who set the country on fire in Balfour and Kaplan are now preaching against blocking roads.”

A third response that gained significant traction online stated: “It’s unbelievable how much chutzpah this takes. Aren’t you the one who personally called for disrupting roads?”

Bresler’s remarks came amid a wave of Peleg Yerushalmi demonstrations held Thursday evening at several major locations throughout Israel. The protests were organized in response to the arrest of yeshiva students and their transfer to military authorities, leading to severe traffic congestion and road closures across the Gush Dan region and other parts of central Israel.

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