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Fast Forward Israeli army releases footage discovered in Gaza of abducted Bibas family
The IDF said it is concerned for the safety of the family, which has become a symbol of the effort to release the hostages
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Fast Forward Israel strikes in Lebanon after deadly rocket attack on Tzfat, ratcheting up tensions in north
The mayor of Tzfat rejected an evacuation of his city but called for the Israeli government to do more to protect it
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Culture It happened one flight: The Israeli love affair that changed my life
My heady Haifa romance couldn't last. But it made me relate to Israel in a whole new way
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Fast Forward Eden Golan to represent Israel in Eurovision 2024 amid calls for Israel’s ban from song competition
Anther Israeli, Tali Golergant, will represent Luxembourg in the tiny country’s first Eurovision outing in 31 years
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News ‘The war is the last straw’: Secular Israelis fed up with politics and prices think about leaving
After years of stigma, one says, 'there’s no shame' in emigration anymore
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Opinion How aid to Israel fell victim to the cult of Trump
Once a 'third rail' for conservative politicians, voting down aid to Israel is now just another prop in the MAGA carnival
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News Where the rivals to succeed George Santos stand on aid to Israel
Despite the Democrats' fundraising lead and stronger turnout in early voting, many predict a close race
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