Shapira is known principally for his uncompromising opposition to any territorial compromises, even within the context of a peace agreement. He called on soldiers to refuse orders to aid in the dismantling of Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and in Northern Samaria during 2005's disengagement. (click for entire article)
Former chief Ashkenazi rabbi Abraham Shapira dies at 96
Shapira was one of top adjudicators of Jewish law among members of religious Zionist movement.
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