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Israel-Gaza: Shootings and lynchings continue with violent clashes between Arab and Jewish groups

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Shootings and lynchings continue across Israel with a synagogue burned down and violent clashes between Arab and Jewish groups, prompting President Benjamin Netanyahu to call for calm.  Much of the unrest took place in Lod, but violence was also seen on the streets of Beersheba, Netanya, Acre, Jerusalem, Haifa, Bat Yam, and Tiberias.   Thousands of … Read more

Antony Blinken assures Benjamin Netanyahu of US support as Israel-Gaza conflict escalates

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken defended Israel’s right to defend itself on Wednesday as he dispatched an envoy to the country in an effort to prevent hostilities between Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli military from escalating into all-out war. Israel says militants have fired more than 1000 rockets into its territory while … Read more