You know, it’s amazing how Satmar believes that Hashgacha Pratis only applied until 1948. After that, per their view, all the open Nissim that took place in Israel aren’t Hashgacha Pratis – they’re Ma’ase Satan.
I have an uncle that lived in Chevron before 1929 – and his views were quite different from those quoted above. Also, for those who claim that Jews lived so well in Arab countries – why don’t you look into the Damascus blood lible (in the 1800s), or various other “Farhuds” (pogroms)? You have your views, and no contrary facts will change your mind. You can follow your Rav, but don’t denigrate those who follow theirs – including Rav A.Y. Kook ZT”L and his successors.
an Israeli Yid (currently in CHU”L, where it’s not yet Shabbos)