Even the Ramban, who lists conquering Eretz Yisroel as one of the 613 commandments, would not obligate conquest nowadays.
Dear Rabbi,
In this weeks Parsha, “Parshas Shlach" it is written that a righteous Jew may live in Eretz Yisroel. Is he permitted to defend it against those who wish to physically destroy it or must he rely on others?
Yosef Meir
Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik was a strong supporter of Zionism and the state.
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