1.0Virtual Talmudhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/virtualtalmudRabbi Eliyahu Sternhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/virtualtalmud/author/esternThe End of War - Virtual Talmudrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="AEdu7RxUbB"><a href="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/virtualtalmud/2006/07/end-of-war.html">The End of War</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/virtualtalmud/2006/07/end-of-war.html/embed#?secret=AEdu7RxUbB" width="600" height="338" title="“The End of War” — Virtual Talmud" data-secret="AEdu7RxUbB" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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We have entered into a new stage in Middle East crises: The End of War. Yes that’s right: THERE IS NO WAR IN GAZA OR LEBANON. Let me explain. War is defined by the possibility of peace. If there is no possibility of peace, all we are left with is mayhem and violence. When dealing…