He was one of the most prominent figures of his people, but he also took part in every battle: military battles during the exile, political ones and street battles following his return to Jerusalem. As a leader of all kinds of protest against the occupant, he was roughed up, injured and jailed like others.
Notable entre tous, il n'en n'était pas moins de toutes les batailles: militaires au temps de l'exil, politiques et dans la rue, après son retour à Jérusalem; à la tête de toutes les formes de protestation contre l'occupant, bousculé, blessé et emprisonné comme les autres.