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Rav Kook explains that war must be viewed as part of the process that brings us closer to Moshiach. Being Bnai Yisrael means that our lives are fraught with complications. 3 attitudes towards complications in life: (1) There is no evil or suffering. (2) Fatalistic approach – there is evil but there is nothing to do about it. (3) The struggle approach – there is evil and we must struggle against it. How the power of Moshiach is aroused by war? War and complications cause us to re-evaluate reality, to question and search for answers beginning the redemption process. Piaczezna Rebbi: There must be self-annihilation before new life flourishes.