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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 2, 2026
RZA Commends U.S.–Israel Military Action Against Iran
The Religious Zionists of America-Mizrachi today expressed full support for the coordinated military action undertaken by the United States and Israel against the Iranian regime, calling it a necessary response to decades of state-sponsored terrorism and open genocidal threats.
“For more than forty years, Iran has armed, funded and directed terror proxies on Israel’s borders while openly calling for the destruction of both Israel and the United States,” said Stephen M. Flatow, President. “When a regime repeatedly declares its intent to annihilate you and builds the capability to do so, moral clarity demands action.”
The Islamic Republic has financed Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis, launched ballistic missiles at Israeli population centers, pursued nuclear capabilities in defiance of international norms, and brutalized its own citizens. RZA praised the unprecedented coordination between Washington and Jerusalem.
“We commend President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for their resolve and for the historic level of cooperation demonstrated at this critical hour,” Flatow said. “This reflects a partnership rooted not only in shared interests, but in shared values.”
As the statement was issued, Israeli civilians remained under threat from retaliatory attacks. RZA expressed solidarity with Israel’s citizens and the Israel Defense Forces and extended prayers for the safety of all allied forces engaged in the operation.
The statement comes as the Jewish community prepares to observe the holiday of Purim — commemorations of ancient genocidal threats against the Jewish people.
“In every generation there are those who rise with the intent to destroy us,” Flatow said. “The names change. The ideology does not. Our tradition is not merely about remembering the past. It is about recognizing present danger.”
Flatow also noted a deeply personal dimension to the confrontation with Iran. Iran’s Supreme Leader was named as a defendant in litigation arising from the 1995 Iranian-sponsored terrorist attack that murdered his daughter, Alisa Flatow.
“But this moment is not about personal history,” he said. “It is about ensuring that no Jewish child — in Israel or anywhere — lives under the shadow of annihilation.”
RZA urged American leaders to maintain moral clarity in confronting the Iranian regime and called on Jewish communities worldwide to stand united in visible and vocal support for Israel.
“As we approach Purim, we remember that Jewish history turns not on despair but on courage,” Flatow said. “Strength, unity and faith have always defined our survival. They will define it now.”
The Religious Zionists of America concluded its statement with a prayer for the protection of Israel and for the swift restoration of peace secured through strength.
Media Contacts:
Stephen M. Flatow, President • sflatow@rza.org
Alicia Post, Executive Director • apost@rza.org
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