Yes, he loved his people, all his holy ones were in his hand; so they followed in your steps, receiving direction from you, when Moses commanded us a law, as a possession for the assembly of Jacob.
Deuteronomy 33:3-4
Much of the Church effectively accuses God of hating Israel by making them obey impossible rules. Moses said God gave the #torah to Israel because He loved them. He also said it wasn't too hard for them.