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War Casualties Prayer


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God full of mercy who dwells on high
Grant proper rest in the wings of Your Divine Presence
in the lofty abode of the holy, pure and valiant
who shine as the brightness of the heavens
to the souls of the soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces
who met their deaths in the wars of Israel, in actions of defense, retaliation and security on land in the air and at sea
while carrying out their duty
and to the souls of all the underground fighters
the fighting units that took part in the nation's battles
and those of the intelligence community
who gave their lives
for the sanctification of God's Name, His people and the Land
and with the help of the God of Israel's battles
brought about the rebirth of the nation and the state
and the redemption of the Land and the City of God
Because we are at one with their memory
and we pray for the elevation of their souls
Their resting place shall be in the Garden of Eden.
Therefore, shall the Master of mercy care for them
under the protection of His wings for all time
And bind their souls in the bond of everlasting life.
God is their inheritance and they will rest in peace.
And let us say amen.
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