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The 329 Paradigm
Presenting directives for how to handle threats to life on Shabbat, the Code of Jewish Law rules: If non-Jews besiege a city on Shabbat and lives are at stake, Jews must take up arms on Shabbat in order to defend themselves.
Lead up to Camp David
Foundational Concepts
Ownership of Israel
The basis for Israel’s security begins with understanding the morality and the basis of Jewish ownership of Israel—God’s gifting the Land of Israel to the Jewish people as recorded in the Bible.
Preemptive Defense
Torah’s approach to defense is predicated on the fundamental principle that human life is of supreme value, rendering the protection of life an obligation, rather than a right.
The 329 Paradigm
Presenting directives for how to handle threats to life on Shabbat, the Code of Jewish Law rules: If non-Jews besiege a city on Shabbat and lives are at stake, Jews must take up arms on Shabbat in order to defend themselves.
Events
The Sinai Campaign - 1956
On October 29, 1956, Israel, in coordination with the United Kingdom and France, launched a military offensive against Egypt in the Egyptian-controlled Sinai Peninsula.
War of Attrition – 1969-1970
The War of Attrition (1969–1970) was a prolonged conflict between Israel and Egypt that began shortly after the conclusion of the Six-Day War.
Prelude to the Yom Kippur War - 1967-1973
Following Israel’s decisive victory in the Six-Day War of June 1967, hostilities between Israel and Egypt persisted.
Yom Kippur War - 1973
On October 6, 1973, at 2:00 p.m.--the afternoon of Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar--Egypt launched a surprise attack across the Suez Canal, marking the outbreak of the Yom Kippur War.
Aftermath of the Yom Kippur War - 1974
Although the ceasefire officially ended the Yom Kippur War, active hostilities continued for several months.
On the Egyptian front, fighting persisted until the signing of the Israeli-Egyptian Disengagement Agreement
Sinai Interim Agreement - 1975
The Sinai Interim Agreement, signed in September 1975, followed the Yom Kippur War of October 1973, and was an early step in the peace talks between Israel and Egypt.
Litani Campaign – 1978
On March 11, 1978 (referred to by the Rebbe as “the infamous Shabbos”), eleven PLO terrorists infiltrated Israel from Lebanon and launched a brutal attack, hijacking a bus on Israel’s Coastal Highway.
People & Places
Golda Meir
Golda Meir was the fourth Prime Minister of Israel, holding the office from 1969 through 1974. She presided over the War of Attrition and the Yom Kippur War, resigning the premiership on April 11, 1974.
Bar Lev Line
During the Six-Day War of June 1967, Israel captured the Sinai Peninsula and the eastern bank of the Suez Canal from Egypt.
Golan Heights
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Suez Canal
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Moshe Dayan
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Yossi Ciechanover
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Defense Principles
The Instability of Monarchies
Israel's security requires engagement with neighboring regimes. However, inherent risks exist. Notably, the instability and unpredictability of these governments lead to the potential for swift, violent regime changes.
Settlements
Autonomy