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Tales of tumult: Israeli authors decode war
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Almost six months ago
Since October 7, innocence has become privilege, happiness is privilege, simplicity is privilege; all this is taken from those who wait for their loved ones to come back and those who know that their loved ones will never come back
Lee Maman
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I worry about a cat more than the hunger in Gaza
Raanan Shaked
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These are NOT freedom fighters: Hamas endangers you too
Sarit Flein
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The case against Israel in the Hague is the ultimate blood libel
Hadar Galron
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Life in Israel during war-time
Eshkol Nevo
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Shadows of children: Israeli youngsters who returned from Hamas' tunnels
Anat Lev Adler
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Your prisoner is only a baby: a letter to the jailer
Sagit Emmet
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Writing the untold when you can't find the words
Tamar Merin
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The danger in how the world sees Hamas
Edna Shemesh
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Opinion
U.S. Intelligence: Politicized or Just Incompetent
Opinion: intelligence has been recruited to paint Netanyahu not only as the prime obstacle to implementing a practicable and sound political solution but one whose continued stay in power endangers Israel’s future
Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn
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22:36 | 03.18.24
Al Shifa Hospital raid is a warning to Hamas
Analysis: Believing Israel wouldn't re-enter medical facility cleared in November, Hamas terrorists hid there awaiting cease-fire; IDF's targeted overnight raid signals months of surgical operations against guerrilla warfare ahead
Ron Ben-Yishai
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14:47 | 03.18.24
Justice Salim Joubran - a symbol of Israeli coexistence between Jews and Arabs
Opinion: Any attempt to briefly summarize the life and achievements of the baby who left with his family on a boat to Lebanon during the 1948 Independence War and appointed Supreme Court deputy chief justice in his later years is doomed to fail
Dr. Matan Gutman
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14:29 | 03.17.24
There is no substitute for an Israeli victory
Opinion: If the US wants to bring an end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, it should facilitate the surrender of Hamas, rather than making a simple matter complicated, this solution will not please all parties, but it can be defended on moral grounds
Joel Fishman
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10:51 | 03.17.24
Reverse advocacy: Hamas as a narrative swindler
Opinion: Terror group seeking to portray October 7 as start of Israel's aggression against Palestinians, as opposed to one of history’s worst terror attacks, while trying to equate Palestinian prisoners with Israeli hostages
Eran Lahav
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22:27 | 03.16.24
Haredi women are making huge strides in science and technology
Opinion: The prejudices and stereotypes in the general public fail to recognize the work ethics, skill and talent Haredi women bring to the job market
Dr. Hadas Tischler
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00:31 | 03.15.24
Biden's war-time bear hug returns to squeeze Netanyahu
Analysis: Biden will likely soon have to decide whether it is actually possible, in practice, to separate Netanyahu from Israel all the way from Washington
Mike Wagenheim, i24NEWS
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23:19 | 03.14.24
Hezbollah's strategic bastion in the Bekaa is no longer safe from attack
Analysis: Predominately Shiite region with the city of Baalbek in its center houses Iran-backed terror group's strategic assets that will remain there even if a diplomatic solution ends the current armed conflict
Lior Ben Ari
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19:16 | 03.14.24
A fitting Israeli reply to Erdogan: Recognize the Armenian Genocide
Opinion: As a nation founded on the principles of justice, human rights, and remembrance of historical injustices, Israel has a moral obligation to recognize the Armenian Genocide
Grigor Hovhannissian
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11:45 | 03.14.24
Rafah is key to winning the war in Gaza
Opinion: In Rafah there are suspected weapons-smuggling tunnels running into the Sinai, four Hamas battalions and an underground tunnel network for the Hamas leadership to fall back on unless the Iran proxy is destroyed
Brigadier General (res) Amir Avivi
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00:20 | 03.14.24
Biden, are you listening? There's no famine in Gaza
Opinion: Sifting truth from fiction requires effort, yet many prefer slickly-produced social media falsehoods due to sheer naivety or laziness; the US administration, seeking votes, embraces these misleading narratives, risking Israel's security for political gain
Alon Goldstein
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16:54 | 03.13.24
Inadvertently: An IDF offensive doctrine now more operable
Opinion: Societal shifts, politicization of security matters, Israeli society's sensitivity to kidnappings and the introduction of Iron Dome have led the IDF to evolve from proactive operations to a more reactive stance; after October 7, that all changed
Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn
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12:52 | 03.13.24
He won the Oscar for his Holocaust film, but the Holocaust his people experienced on Oct. 7 does not interest him
Opinion: The American film industry has always positioned itself as the defender of the rights of the weak and defenseless; Jewish director Jonathan Glazer's Oscar acceptance speech proves that Hollywood has lost its way
Raheli Baratz-Rix
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00:06 | 03.13.24
This is what the month of Ramadan will look like in the Muslim world
Opinion: This year, the month of Ramadan will be marked by unprecedented poverty in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, reflecting the Arab world's focus on events unfolding in Gaza
Smadar Perry
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19:41 | 03.11.24
US's Gaza pier will dampen criticism of Israel, gives Netanyahu breathing room
Analysis: US initiative aims to deliver aid effectively, meet Democratic hardliners' expectations and bypass Smotrich and Ben-Gvir's influence for strategic benefit
Ron Ben-Yishai
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14:50 | 03.10.24
Israel’s insufficient resolve and America’s societal crisis pushing both toward catastrophe
Opinion: Israel remains occupied with international public opinion which hinders its ability to achieve a decisive victory against Hamas in Gaza; meanwhile, America's presidential Punch and Judy Show augurs some of the worst years in its long history are ahead
Dan Zamansky
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13:32 | 03.10.24
Continued American support is not an inherent or unconditional right
Opinion: Israel should ask if those shared values and interests that are the foundation of the special relationship still exist
Tova Herzl
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09:30 | 03.09.24
The formula for Ramadan: switch from reacting defensively to attacking proactively
Opinion: The Israeli government’s overall strategy for the month of Ramadan should be to smother terrorism wherever it rears its head in advance in order to stop it from taking hold
Dr. Omer Dostri
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21:47 | 03.08.24
Europe can learn from Israel if it wants to avoid terror
Opinion: What the West should understand is that the system of accommodation and of hiding one’s head in the sand is ineffective and must eventually break down
Dr. Ruth Kabessa Abramzon
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23:32 | 03.07.24
Yes, we still need International Women's Day
Opinion: We must continue to celebrate Women's Day every year to remind all of us, women and men alike, that women's equal and secure place can easily be shaken and that it is still uncertain, while at the same time Israeli women are serving in the military and holding down the home front
Dr. Anat Engel
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13:55 | 03.07.24
Gaza truck crush: Hamas cleverly leverages world’s disinterest in fact-checking
Opinion: The condemnation of Israel for the deadly stampede that killed multiple Palestinians illustrates the selective fact-checking by world leaders, revealing attempts to turn Hamas' actions into a narrative of Palestinian victimhood
Or Yissachar
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14:27 | 03.06.24
Netanyahu insists on losing US support
Opinion: Despite clear indication that a military offensive won't be enough to dismantle Hamas and diplomatic efforts are required, PM still refuses to consider initiatives proposed by Israel's greatest ally
Ben-Dror Yemini
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14:14 | 03.05.24
At last Israel not alone after Hamas sexual crimes
Opinion: importance of preliminary report authored by Pramila Patten cannot be overstated in recognizing atrocities and its victims who continue to suffer
Yifat Bitton
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11:50 | 03.05.24
The critical days ahead of Israel in the war against Hamas
Analysis: Sinwar's ambition to harness Palestinians and Arab Israelis across the region has failed after October 7, but could prove successful during Ramadan
Avi Issacharoff
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23:09 | 03.04.24
Israel folds like a deck of cards in time for Eurovision
Opinion: The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation announced that it would modify its entry to be allowed to participate in the song contest, but the truth of the matter is that Eurovision would be happy if Israel stayed at home; It's time to admit that our cultural credit in the world is fading before our eyes
Einav Schiff
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14:02 | 03.04.24
Whoever controls aid to Gaza, undermines Hamas's rule so why is Netanyahu dragging his feet?
Analysis: PM delays any decision despite the importance of the moment, hoping to avoid a future Palestinian state, opting for international aid distribution to be managed by the U.S. and other countries
Ron Ben-Yishai
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07:45 | 03.04.24
The demand for a cease-fire is a demand for the annihilation of Israel
Opinion: Proposing a cease-fire with Germany without the complete surrender of the Nazis would've been considered insane; same goes for the axis of evil which has already announced that as soon as Israel holds her fire, it will renew its effort to destroy the Jewish state
Ben-Dror Yemini
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22:22 | 03.03.24
What the Feldenkrais method can teach Israel about burden sharing
Opinion: Unless effort is fairly distributed throughout the body, erosion of those joints which bear the brunt will lead to pain, possibly even to paralysis
Tova Herzl
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13:32 | 03.03.24
Lessons learned following the aid truck catastrophe in Gaza
Opinion: Humanitarian assistance plays a vital role in supporting the IDF's credibility and operational capacity in Gaza, and the strategic breaks in combat may potentially facilitate a deal for the release of hostages
Ron Ben-Yishai
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09:18 | 03.03.24
Did Iran just blink?
Opinion: As tensions with US and Israel rise, Tehran shows signs of de-escalation, halting militia attacks, cutting near-weapons-grade nuclear material and reshuffling forces in Syria; yet, increased Hezbollah strikes on Israel highlight the situation's complexity
Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn
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12:51 | 03.01.24
Gaza stampede is a public opinion time bomb ready to go off
Analysis: The IDF and Israeli officials must quickly and efficiently refute Palestinian claims the tragic stampede in Gaza resulted from military action before public opinion leads to loss of international legitimacy
Ron Ben Yishai
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23:28 | 02.29.24
Israel’s right to self-defense: What will the gentiles say?
Opinion: Foreign countries condemning Israeli retaliation against Hamas' murderous attack on October 7 prove the world will always find a fault with Israel's morality, no matter how just
Dr. Joel Fishman
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15:07 | 02.28.24
Focusing on Oct. 7 intelligence oversight only diverts attention from Netanyahu's failure
Opinion: Yes, there were intelligence failures on the night between October 6 and 7 - but the obsessive focus on it helps to divert attention from Netanyahu's failures throughout the period preceding it, during which Hamas transformed from a marginal terror organization to a terrorist empire
Avi Issacharoff
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21:57 | 02.27.24
Constant skirmishes with Hezbollah could eventually spell war in north
Analysis: This string of back-and-forth attacks from both sides can only last for so long before it provokes the kind of escalation that there's no going back from, and this could derail any hostage deal currently being mediated by the US, Egypt and UAE
Ron Ben-Yishai
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17:49 | 02.27.24
Israel's blow-trading with Hezbollah reaches dangerous precipice
Analysis: The Israeli strike deep within Lebanon's Baalbek marks a new escalations on the northern border that could possibly lead to a full confrontation with Hezbollah
Avi Issacharoff
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22:16 | 02.26.24
Yes to drafting the ultra-Orthodox, no to imposing values on them
Drafting ultra-Orthodox men into the IDF has been debated for the past 75 years; although there are scores of ultra-Orthodox volunteers, Israeli society demands they do more for the country's security at a time when none have sacrificed their lives on the battlefield
Arye Erlich
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13:20 | 02.26.24
To provide security for its citizens, Israel must go to war with Hezbollah
Opinion: Notion of Hezbollah withdrawing to Litani River is outdated and naive, offering no long-term solution; Hezbollah would still possess approximately 200,000 missiles and rockets, a fleet of UAVs, and advanced surveillance capabilities
Dr. Omer Dostri
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08:41 | 02.26.24
The lie and the truth about total victory
Opinion: The Biden plan to enlist Gulf nations to rebuild and aid in the administration of Gaza is an opportunity to complete the military achievements with a political solution that would remove Hamas from its position as Gaza ruler
Ephraim Sneh
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11:24 | 02.24.24
How will Israel probe the worst catastrophe in its history?
Opinion: The state has several options to investigate the events of October 7, but public pressure and past precedents are likely to pressure decision-makers to launch a public inquiry
Dr. Matan Gutman
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23:55 | 02.23.24
Terrorists in civil service: PA’s incitement sparks deadly attacks
Opinion: Terror attack in traffic jam near Maale Adumim shows how the Palestinian Authority’s policy of incitement against Israel, including Pay for Slay, results in more dead Israelis; as Ramadan approaches, it’s time to face the challenge head-on in West Bank
Brig. Gen. Amir Avivi
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11:52 | 02.23.24
Sorry Eurovision, it's hard to sing about other things when Israelis were slaughtered
Opinion: The European Broadcasting Union says that Israel's entry that lyrically describes the Hamas massacre on October 7 is too political, but it is going to have to come to terms with the fact such a thing may be impossible in the middle of a war
Raz Shecknik
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22:17 | 02.22.24
Morally feeble and indecisive: The crisis of the Free World is accelerating
Opinion: Recent criticism of Israel by UN officials reflects the moral rot within the organization as it fails to ensure peace or support Ukraine against Russia due to lacking political will and moral fortitude
Dan Zamansky
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12:49 | 02.22.24
Coming soon: Sanctions against 'settlers' from Tel Aviv, Lod and Nof HaGalil
Opinion: A 'settler violence campaign' promoted by the sanctioning of settlers by the US, France, the UK and others is part of a deliberate propaganda machine with a very tangible goal, which is to legitimize a Palestinian state
Dr. Ruth Kabessa Abramzon
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23:02 | 02.21.24
Resettle Gazans to end their misery and avoid perpetual war
Opinion: The international community's idea of the Palestinian Authority managing post-war Gaza ignores facts radicalization and terror come from overcrowding and low socioeconomic status a regime change won't fix
Noah Beck
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11:09 | 02.21.24
In memory of my parents
Opinion: Ariel Sharon, one of Israel's most revered generals and its 11th prime minister, fought like a lion his entire life, and his beloved wife Lily stood steadfast beside him
Gilad Sharon
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09:55 | 02.21.24
Why surrendering in Gaza on Nasrallah’s terms will lead to war with Lebanon
Opinion: A total victory in Gaza is not an empty slogan, but the only way to ensure that October 7 will never be repeated and lead to real peace in the Middle East
Brig. Gen. Amir Avivi
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13:21 | 02.20.24
Biden gambles with Israeli security
Opinion: Biden and his colleagues are first and foremost politicians, not strategists, with the primary objective of getting reelected; to that end, they are willing to pay in Israeli security currency
Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn
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12:43 | 02.19.24
If not Biden, who could be the Democratic presidential candidate?
Analysis: Although only health reasons would remove Biden from the ticket in November, pundits speculate on younger Dems, including Michelle Obama who has made it clear she will not enter politics, and can be taken at her word
Tzippy Shmilovitz
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11:40 | 02.19.24
Reclaiming Ramadan from the extremists
Opinion: Following the terrible October 7 massacre by human monsters defiling the Quran, it's crucial to recall and share that the Quran aims to improve us, and Ramadan is a time for Muslims globally to amplify their deeds of kindness and goodness
Nail Zoabi
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10:18 | 02.19.24
UNRWA is at risk of collapse, but it cannot be replaced
Analysis: UNRWA cannot be replaced with another entity because the UN can't afford it; Most of the refugee agency's employees are local – they get paid less, and have fewer protections than UN workers in other parts of the Middle East
i24NEWS
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20:12 | 02.18.24
Israel can avoid a war in the north
Opinion: If the war in Gaza is prolonged the war in the north becomes inevitable but there are creative ways Israel can bring an end to the violence on both fronts, if it so choses and if it enlists support from the U.S.
Giora Eiland
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17:24 | 02.18.24
Explosions in Iran mark a new stage in the conflict with Tehran
Analysis: The fact strikes attributed to Israel in Iran aimed at harming the country's oil and chemical plants means a new tactic is being employed against its economy instead of field commanders
Ron Ben-Yishai
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15:41 | 02.17.24
Bukele’s El Salvador shows the West that another way to develop is possible
Opinion: Western criticism of El Salvador's strict war on crime under President Bukele, citing human rights concerns, overlooks a key solution: promoting youth programs to deter gang involvement, rather than condemning his approach
Anna Mahjar-Barducci
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22:59 | 02.16.24
Jordanian-Israeli-Palestinian hybrid in Jerusalem is reaching a crucial point
Opinion: Since 1967, demographic, geographic and national interests defined the lives of Arab residents in Israel's capital; a party running in the upcoming municipal elections could change all that
Tova Herzl
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15:09 | 02.16.24
Deadly tango between Israel and Hezbollah could end in war
Analysis: Hezbollah attacks on civilians in Israel and the IDF's retaliatory strikes could lead to a deeper conflict that the two sides are trying to avoid as the war in Gaza continues; the soldiers that fought in the south are training for war in Lebanon; This will be a completely different fight
Yossi Yehoshua
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00:04 | 02.16.24
Israel's credit rating downgrade is a wake-up call
Opinion: Israel faces a complex battle: military, social, economic, political, legal and reputational; these interconnected systems impact each other, making it clear that a credit downgrade isn't just a short-term issue but will extend beyond the war's end
Jacob Frenkel
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14:40 | 02.15.24
A tale of two cities and two ideological philosophies: Could Gaza become Dubai?
Opinion: The Israel-Hamas war is more than another round of fighting—it's a clash between fundamentalist views and Western ideology; post-Hamas, Gaza could emulate Dubai's success by prioritizing economic growth over violence and martyrdom
Ariel Goldgewicht
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11:18 | 02.15.24
The Haredi IDF draft requires compromise on all sides
Opinion: After the October 7 massacre, it was clear that the original proposed conscription law, which granted blanket exemption for Haredim from military service, had met its final demise
David Hager, Yehoshua Pfeffer
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08:01 | 02.15.24
Steady uptick in north amid Hezbollah frustration over losses
Opinion: Attack on Safed appears to be with heavier, more accurate weapons indicating Shi'ite group may introduce advanced arsenal to inflict more hurt
Ron Ben Yishai
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17:25 | 02.14.24
After rescue operation, Gazan families holding hostages have cause for concern
Analysis: Operation weakens Hamas' perceived ability to safeguard its prime asset and erodes trust of local families entrusted with Israeli captives; concerns may lead some to consider transferring them to prevent harm
Avi Issacharoff
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12:44 | 02.14.24
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