Almost two years to the day since the October 7 attacks, Israel has achieved peace through strength, and South African Jews have stood firm against the ANC government.

These past two years have taught us powerful lessons about moral courage, unity, and a formula for securing the future.

The remaining hostages have been returned. The war in Gaza has ended. Israel stands victorious, a nation tested in fire, guided by faith, and strengthened by purpose.

In this address, delivered before thousands at the South African Zionist Federation gathering, Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein reflects on what this moment means, for Israel, for the Jewish people, and for the moral future of the world.

This is not just a political milestone. It is a spiritual reckoning, a moment to give thanks to Hashem and to recognize the leadership that made it possible: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who stood firm against pressure; President Donald Trump, whose mediation brought the hostages home; and the countless men and women whose courage and sacrifice secured this victory.

Two years after condemning President Cyril Ramaphosa and the ANC for standing on the wrong side of history, I return to the same stage to remind the world: Israel's survival is not an accident of power. It is a testament to divine providence, faith, and moral conviction.

Key insights:

• How Israel achieved peace through strength

• Why Israel's victory is moral, not just military

• How South African Jews stood firm against the ANC

• The global moral test revealed by this war

• The formula for securing the Jewish future

• The spiritual meaning of victory and redemption in our time

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