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Israel Strikes Gaza in Response to Incendiary Balloons

Israel carried out air strikes on the Gaza Strip early Wednesday after militants in the Palestinian territory sent incendiary balloons into the south of the country.

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Why the US Should ‘Frontload’ Military Aid to Israel

As Iran and its proxies become more emboldened in their ambitions, the United States should strongly consider better assisting its allies in confronting Tehran and defending mutual security interests.

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Israel’s Iron Dome Downed Own Drone During Fighting

Israel Defense Forces shot down one of their own drones during the 11-day conflict with Gaza-based militant groups, the service confirmed Tuesday.

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US Vows Support for Gaza Truce but No ‘Benefit’ for Hamas

Antony Blinken vowed support to help rebuild the battered Gaza Strip and shore up a truce between Hamas and Israel, but insisted the territory's Islamist militant rulers would not benefit from any aid.

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Lebanon’s Hezbollah Hails ‘Historic Victory’ for Palestinians

Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah movement hailed a "historic victory" for the Palestinians after a ceasefire took effect Friday between Israel and Gaza militants following 11 days of fighting.

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All Eyes on Hezbollah as Tensions Rise on Israel Border

Israel's deadly Gaza offensive has many eyes trained on the Lebanese border for a Hezbollah reaction, but observers argue the Iran-backed movement is unlikely to risk an all-out conflict.

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Gaza Pummelled by Fresh Israeli Strikes, More Than 200 Dead in a Week

Israeli air strikes hammered the Gaza Strip Monday, after a week of violence between the Jewish state and Palestinian militants left more than 200 people dead as international calls for de-escalation went unheeded.

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Israel Pounds Gaza as Deadly Conflict Intensifies

Israel bombarded Gaza with artillery and air strikes on Friday following a new barrage of rocket fire from the Hamas-run enclave, intensifying a conflict that has now claimed 127 lives.

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Israel Says Struck 130 Gaza Military Targets, 15 ‘Operatives’ Killed

Israel's army said Tuesday that it had hit 130 "military targets" in Gaza, killing 15 "Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives" in retaliatory strikes after Palestinian militant groups launched a flurry of rockets towards Israel.

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Israeli Airstrikes Hit Gaza After Rocket Attack

The Israeli military said early Friday it had carried out airstrikes on military targets in the Gaza Strip after a rocket fired from the Palestinian enclave hit southern Israel.

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