benignuman:
You said:
We believe that the Torah provides protection but we also believe that the soldiers provide protection.
and
the IDF is certainly saving Jewish lives
The Talmud Yerushalmi says:
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You said:
the IDF is certainly saving Jewish lives and thereby engaging in one of the greatest mitzvos possible
The mishnah says:
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