Jerusalem, Israel. 16th Apr, 2026. An Orthodox Jewish man reads a religious text and his mobile phone next to a publication featuring the late Lubavitcher Rebbe in Jerusalem's Shuk Mahane Yehuda Market. While the city's commercial centers return to their rhythmic bustle, the spiritual life of its residents remains a constant amidst the prevailing geopolitical tension and international uncertainty. Credit: Nir Alon/Alamy Live News

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