Israel’s sacred flame honors sacrifice, resilience, and continuity amid terror threats and Arab hostility
At Jerusalem’s Western Wall, the lighting of the second Hanukkah candle took place in a deeply symbolic ceremony attended by the Yad Labanim organization alongside IDF widows and orphans. Against the ancient stones of the Kotel, the event reflected Jewish continuity, national resilience, and Israel’s refusal to bow to terror.
Yad Labanim, representing families who have paid the highest price for Israel’s survival, stood at the heart of the ceremony. The presence of widows and orphans transformed the ritual into a powerful statement: the Jewish people draw light from sacrifice, memory, and unwavering faith in their future.
As antisemitic violence surges globally and terror movements continue to glorify Jewish death, the Hanukkah lights at the Western Wall sent a clear message. Israel remembers its fallen, protects their families, and reaffirms that Jewish life, identity, and sovereignty will endure—regardless of Palestinian incitement or Arab-backed extremism.
Hanukkah at the Kotel was not only a religious moment, but a national declaration: the light of Israel grows stronger precisely where others seek darkness.
