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Situations in which a life is threatened; most (though not all), Jewish laws are suspended in order to save a life.

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Is a person endangering others always* a Rodef?

The Gemoro in Sanhedrin says even a fetus can be considered a Roidef to its mother, so we see that without intent one is still a Roidef. We can also assume that not every Roidef that chases would win …
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Is an accidental murderer allowed to stand and fight the Goel HaDam?

Regarding your second bullet point, as to whether he would be punished if he kills the Goel Hadom, this is dealt with by the Mishneh Lamelech, Hilchot Rotzeach, 1:15 who says he will not be punished. …
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Rockets from Gaza while praying

Point 1: See Mishnah Brurah 104:25 that says it is forbidden to speak unless one is an Oines. Point 2: See Mechabar 104:5 that says if the hefsek took as long as it takes to finish the Tefilla then …
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