I read the full text of Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech and I then listened to his speech, which is currently on YouTube, divided into four parts. As I was listening, I got more and more dismayed, waiting for the Jewish prime minister, representing the Jewish people to bring G-d into the equation.
To me, the most important words of the prime minister's speech came at the tail end. It was not translated in the full text that was provided to news organizations. But is should have been.
Full credit goes to Prime Minister Netanyahu for ending his speech with the following words, which are traditionally recited at the end of the Grace after Meals.
"Hashem Oz LeAmo Yiten, Hashem Yivarech et Amo Bashalom."
May G-d give strength to his people, may G-d bless his people with peace.
The Jewish people will ultimately achieve peace with Hashem's blessing. May we pour out our hearts on Yom Kippur beseeching the Almighty to reach this, so far, elusive goal. And may G-d bless Prime Minister Netanyahu for helping us recognize that it is G-d who runs the world.
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