• In this colorized photo, an Israeli soldier is praying in the desert while wearing Tefillin. Military vehicles can be seen in the background.
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    An Israeli soldier prays. The Arab states launched the attack during Yom Kippur, taking advantage of the solemn holiday to catch Israel unprepared.

  • In this colorized photo, an Israeli soldier is praying in the desert while wearing Tefillin. Military vehicles can be seen in the background.

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October 1973

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Israeli Defense Forces

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