I correct myself: a complete answer, and they are entirely deserving. They are entirely deserving. Amen. Thank you very much. What did you do? Did you strike the enemy? So what? Thank you for coming. And a living hero, and he will not fear the nations. Amen. In the Torah it is written: "Do not fear." Amen. Do not fear the nation. Amen, amen. One of the attorneys tells me: "Listen carefully, Attorney Dimery, even God won't manage to release them." I ask him why. He tells me: "Listen carefully, the White House, Biden, is involved in the case, they won't release them." Then I called the rabbi. The rabbi showed the attorneys that we know how to perform miracles above nature, that the rabbi knows how to perform miracles above nature, that the rabbi's blessings are above nature. You, the rabbi, you manage everything. God bless. We won't move an inch without you, Rabbi. I brought a medical opinion, one of the doctors, one of the greatest professors in the world. This is the professor who operated on the Prime Minister, his name is Professor Alon Pikarski, and he gave a medical opinion that that Nukhba terrorist lied. So we proved that what he says is a lie. And even if it were true, we have no right to do this. Or. Right, the Rabbi is correct. We are allowed to defend our people and our honor. Certainly.
Key Points
A recording captures Israeli Rabbi Meir Mazuz blessing soldiers accused of sexual assault, justifying the act as self-defense and claiming religious sanction for the soldiers' actions.
Summary
This recording documents Rabbi Meir Mazuz offering religious blessing and justification for soldiers involved in a sexual assault case. The rabbi frames the incident within a security and self-defense narrative, citing Torah sources to argue that soldiers have the right to act in defense of the nation and its honor. He references a medical opinion from a professor to challenge claims made by the alleged victim, arguing that if the allegations were true, such actions would still be impermissible—but implying doubt about their veracity. The rabbi asserts that soldiers require no fear of international consequences, invoking divine protection. The statement reflects a perspective that prioritizes military security and national honor over accountability for sexual violence.
Key takeaways
- Rabbi Mazuz offers religious blessing to soldiers involved in an alleged sexual assault case, stating they are 'entirely justified.'
- The rabbi invokes Torah sources ('Do not fear') to argue soldiers should not fear consequences or international pressure.
- He claims a medical expert's opinion contradicts the victim's account, suggesting the allegations may be false.
- The rabbi frames the incident as necessary defense of 'our people and our honor,' linking it to national security.
- He asserts that soldiers act under divine protection and that his blessings have supernatural efficacy.
- The statement dismisses potential U.S. intervention, claiming neither the White House nor international law will secure the soldiers' release.
Transcript (English)
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