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1. On the Responsibility of Israeli Leaders
In a letter to Israeli leaders, the Rebbe wrote:

“The responsibility of safeguarding Eretz Yisroel, and especially the Holy City of Yerushalayim, lies squarely with you, the leaders of the Jewish State. You are entrusted with the task of ensuring the security and welfare of the Jewish people in this Holy Land, and this is not a task that can be compromised by foreign pressures or political calculations.”

1967 Letter (Post-Six-Day War):
In this letter, the Rebbe wrote to Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (and others) in the aftermath of the Six-Day War:

“It is now clearer than ever that the security of Eretz Yisroel and the Jewish people is ultimately in the hands of the leaders of Eretz Yisroel, and that the primary task of these leaders is to ensure the physical and spiritual safety of the Jewish people. The Jewish nation has been given this land by Hashem, and it is the sacred duty of those in charge to defend it with all their strength, as it is an act of both self-preservation and fulfillment of the Divine commandment.”

2. On the Importance of Security and Pikuach Nefesh:
The Rebbe frequently referenced the halachic concept of pikuach nefesh (the preservation of life) in relation to Israeli policy decisions. One famous quote from a 1967 sicha highlights this:

“If the leaders of Israel fail to defend the land and the people with all their might, this is not just a political failure; it is a failure in the most fundamental aspect of Jewish law—preserving life. Pikuach nefesh is the highest priority, and it is inconceivable that any concession that endangers Jewish lives could be justified.”

3. On the Dangers of Land Concessions:
In a famous letter written to the Israeli government in the 1990s during the Oslo Accords negotiations, the Rebbe expressed his concern about giving away land:

“The giving away of land in the Holy Land—no matter what the circumstances—will inevitably lead to the loss of life, both spiritually and physically. Any attempt to divide the Land of Israel is in direct contradiction to Torah teachings, and no one, no government, has the right to make such a decision.”

4. On Criticism of Israeli Government vs. External Critics:
In a series of talks during the 1980s, the Rebbe made it clear that while he had no qualms about criticizing Israeli leadership, he did not believe that external figures—like foreign leaders or presidents—should be the ones criticizing Israel’s policies:

“When others criticize Israel, especially foreign nations, it is often motivated by political interests or anti-Semitic sentiments. However, when the leaders of Israel fail in their duty to protect the Jewish people, it is a different matter. Their failure has consequences not just for the Jewish people but for the whole world, because the existence of Eretz Yisroel is a fundamental part of Hashem’s plan for the world.”

5. The Rebbe’s Call for Strong Leadership:
Finally, in a 1979 letter, the Rebbe wrote to a prominent Israeli political figure:

“The time has come for the leaders of Israel to lead with strength and resolve, not out of fear of outside forces or temporary political gain, but in line with the eternal values of the Torah. Only then will the Jewish people and the Eretz Yisroel be truly secure.”

When we say we need Malchus, it means more safety. Malchus also has a democratic side, it’s just done according to Torah.