Fabrice Harari, chairman and CEO of Steba Biotech, told The Jerusalem Post by phone that “it feels holy” to use a biblical name.

While the controversial Diaspora clause would not limit the government’s ability to educate Israeli citizens about the Jewish world abroad, it could potentially impact the advancement of pluralism.

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman's position nevertheless correlates with the sentiments of much of the Israeli political spectrum: a lot of outrage with a subtle amount of fear mixed in.

The purpose of the hearing is “to discuss the potential for American recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights in furtherance of US national security interests.”

"Organizations that undermine Israel and besmirch IDF soldiers will no longer be able to reach Israeli students," Education Minister Naftali Bennett said.

In a rare united position, rabbis ranging from ultra-progressive to haredi Orthodox signed on to the letter.

The military secretary acts as the prime minister’s senior IDF adviser on national security matters, overseeing the exchange of information and decisions between the army and prime minister.

Syrian regime forces backed by Shiite militias and Russian aerial bombing have advanced against rebel groups and retaken territory next to the Israeli border.