The hostages and the goal of this war - opinion
There cannot be two primary objectives in war. What does the Talmud say about war vs. redemption of hostages?
A RALLY takes place at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on Saturday night. According to Jewish law, the freeing of captives is the greatest act one can perform, and yet, Jewish law also prohibits the redemption of captives for ‘more than their value,’ the writer notes.(photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/FLASH90)Updated: 
