“You shall not go about spreading slander among your people; nor shall you stand by idly when your neighbor’s life is at stake” (Leviticus 19:16). 

This verse comes from Leviticus, the third book of the Torah, or Old Testament. 

Leviticus means “of the Levites,” one of the tribes of Israel, says the website Bible Study Tools. While the Book of Exodus provided instruction for building the tabernacle, “Leviticus gives the laws and regulations for worship there, including instructions on ceremonial cleanness, moral laws, holy days, the sabbath year, and the Year of Jubilee,” says the same source. 

With the lessons of history in mind, “the world should not doubt the commitment of Israelis — indeed, of all Jews — to see our hostages returned to us from the clutches of Hamas,” said Greenberg.

“But not at any price.” 

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Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.