Agudath Israel of America expresses its deep appreciation to President Donald Trump for his bold and decisive actions earlier today in Iran, and we offer our heartfelt prayers for the success of this vital undertaking.
For more than forty years, the Iranian terror regime has called for “Death to Israel” and “Death to America.” Their nuclear ambitions threatened not only Israel, but all countries and US assets in the region.
Iran is the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism and has used its proxies like Hezbolah, the Houthies, and Hamas to murder innocent Americans, Israelis, and citizens of other countries. Iran did not hesitate to fire hundreds of ballistic missiles towards civilian targets in Israel last year and again today. The ruthless regime has also massacred tens of thousands of its own citizens, which is why the death of the Ayatollah was celebrated in the streets of Tehran and across the world.
The upcoming Jewish holiday of Purim celebrates the downfall of those who rose up against the Jewish People in ancient Persia nearly 2400 years ago. We are reminded how the key to the miraculous salvation was the heartfelt prayers of men, women, and children. While prayer is always powerful, our sages have taught that it carries special power during the Purim holiday season. We call upon the Jewish community to unite in prayer and beseech the Almighty to protect all those on the front lines and in harm’s way in Israel and across the Middle East.