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IDF hits series of Hezbollah sites, accuses truce mechanism of failing to address threats

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Katz orders IDF plan for 'complete defeat of Hamas' if no hostage deal by Jan. 20

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Iran drills air defenses, touts fortified 'missile city' in challenge to Israel, Trump

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Making hostages a centerpiece, a Tel Aviv museum becomes a showcase for wartime agility

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Tel Aviv-Jaffa offers urban tours during January

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Pirates welcome Jewish player Spencer Horwitz to the team

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Gal Gadot denies she was forbidden to wear hostage pin at Golden Globes

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Elissa Slotkin sworn into US Senate on Reform women's Torah commentary

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Katz's Deli will become accessible to the disabled after federal lawsuit

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Singer Idan Amedi, injured in Gaza, performs for bereaved kids

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Cops put squeeze on suspected looters at ancient olive oil complex

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