# The Biblical scholar who warned that Israel cannot live by the sword and remain Jewish

- Published: 2026-11-01T12:24:34Z
- Updated: 2026-11-01T16:07:23Z
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- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2026-11-01/ty-article/.premium/the-biblical-scholar-who-warned-that-israel-cannot-live-by-the-sword-and-remain-jewish/000001a1-966b-df63-ade5-f67f60340000
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Prof. Uriel Simon, who died a month ago at the age of 97, belonged to the small left-wing religious community and helped found the Oz VeShalom peace movement. 'Judaism is multifaceted,' he said when asked about his political activity

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