Preparations for Chanukah at the Western Wall are underway. The Western Wall Chanukiah (religious candelabra) was brought to the Prayer Plaza to its stage today by crane. On Tuesday night, the first Chanukah candle will be lit on this Chanukiah in the Western Wall Plaza.
Head of the Mossad Visits the Western Wall for the First Time Since Assuming Office: “The Strength of Israel Will Not Lie!”
Upon entering office, the newly appointed head of the Mossad, Major General Roman Gofman, visited the Western Wall this morning for prayer and reflection.
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June 5, 2026
