Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday visited fighters of the Border Police’s ultra-Orthodox Avnet Company, where he emphasized that there was no contradiction between Torah values and national service.

The specialized unit combines combat with adherence to a religiously observant lifestyle.

“We are in a struggle for our existence, for the existence of Israel, the Torah of Israel, the Land of Israel and the State of Israel. This is an unceasing struggle,” said Netanyahu.

“We have achieved victories, and need to wield the sword of David in order to exist here. We need our heritage, but also the brandished sword, because we are fighting those who have come to destroy us,” he continued.

Netanyahu noted that generations of Jews had fought for the land, were expelled from it

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