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Those who think that the struggle between Israel and the Arabs on the land of Israel is not a principle, and that the Arabs benefit only themselves, and they have nothing against the people of Israel settling the land, may think that Pikuch Nefesh (saving lives) rejects the commandment to settle Israel. But, it is clear that the struggle is much deeper, and that the will of the Arabs is to prevent us to fulfill the mitzvah of Yishuv Ha'artz (Settling the land) and all the spiritual benefits associated with the land of Israel. Therefore the rule is "Yehareg V'al Ya'avor" – a person shall be killed and not transgress a commandment.
Maran Rabbi Tzvi Yehuda Kook zt"l, wrote in 5729 (1969) (L'hilhot Tzibur, 29) "There is no permission to transgress the double and absolute prohibition of giving permanently part of our land to Gentiles, G-d forbid. Every Israeli and every great Torah man, every government minister in Israel, every military man in Israel, must prevent and stop it with all courage and strength, and he will have "Siyata D'shmaya". In year 5737 (1987) he wrote (Eretz Hatzvi, 32): "Every Jew who is loyal to Israel must stand in devotion against this evil - basket of decadence - betrayal stupid and confusion of abandoning the land of our lives, and removing it from under our hands to foreigners who bundle against us. Like all compulsion, whether from foreigners or from Jews, this Mitzva requires Mesirut Nefesh (sacrifice) especially a mitzvah which is considered equal to all the commandments of the Torah. "
And to the claim that the compulsion is for enjoyment of the Arabs, said Rabbi Tzvi Yehuda (leaflet 5): "I announce and comment to you that these are things null and void claims and do not change anything the inquiry obliging them to it, - the pleasure of themselves is they will control this country, not us, and that we are commanded, like the Ramban and all generations, in the name of our G-d, King of the world, that they will not dominate here, in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, the Golan Heights and Jericho, but we will be governing here in our country…". He wrote (leaflet 17): Halakhic argument of "pleasure themselves" is trivia in our case. Enjoyment of themselves is to rule here, against the Torah command, as the Ramban wrote "The land should be under our government and not others".
Rabbi Tzvi Yehuda's words are clear: there is an obligation of Mitzvat Yishuv Ha'aretz, not to evacuate Jewish settlements in Israel. Hopefully, this question will never be in practice, "Ki Lo Yitosh Hashem Amo V'enahalto Lo Ya'azov" (Psalms 84, 14)
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Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 9 - "Seeing is Believing" (parag. 21-30)
These paragraphs elaborate on the theme that seeing and knowing is better than any attempt to prove logically, and begins explaining the difference between Israel and gentiles.
Ein Aya Various Universal Stages of the Geula Process
Rav Kook examines the various stages of redemption, explaining how (in addition to the obvious oft-mentioned stages of ingathering the exiles, reviving the Hebrew language, army, state etc.) the messianic dream of world prosperity, the State of Israel and world unity can and are realistically and logically gradually coming true.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 8- "Answering Questions on the Kuzari's Proof from Mass Revelation
How do we know that the "claim" of mass revelation to 2,000,000 witnesses at Mt. Sinai is really true? This important class answers all of the questions skeptics ask about this claim of the Kuzari.
Ein Aya Armies Still Necessary for Balance & the War Against Wars
Rav Kook explains why the world was originally divided into the various seemingly contradicting ideologies and cultures, in order to develop each one respectively. Swords or armies symbolize how each respective ideology defends themselves, as well as deters their opposing ideologies and cultures. On the other hand, the messianic era will be one of peace, and Rav Kook explains the transition to that stage, which mankind is already undergoing.
The Land of Israel LGBT'S IN ISRAEL
The question was asked, how can one make Aliyah with the LGBT parades?
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 7 - Five Accumulative Proofs of G-d
As a preparation for the Kuzari's classic proof of G-d from the mass-revelation at Sinai, we start here with 5 other directions to strengthen our belief which also contribute to what the Kuzari will present as well.
Ein Aya Muscle & Meaning: The Dual Nature of Gevurah (Physical Strength)
Is physical strength and fitness a necessity or an ideal? Although it if often totally overlooked among topics of Judaism, Rav Kook writes that it clearly is also a necessity to deter the many enemies of Israel, but even in Y'mot HaMashiach, in the Messianic era, to a certain extent, it's ideal continues even after our enemies will have been finished off.
