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Jewish settlers in the West Bank welcome the election of Donald Trump and his selection of Mike Huckabee as U.S. Ambassador to Israel. They say they hope to annex the West Bank and even build settlements in Gaza. For VOA, Linda Gradstein reports from the West Bank. Camera: Ricki Rosen.
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Israeli analysts say decision to limit attack to military targets gives Iran a way to back away from its escalating rhetoric against Israel
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Sinwar’s death seen as blow to Hamas
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When it invaded Lebanon, Israel said its goal was to push Hezbollah back from the border to enable more than 60,000 residents to return to their homes in the north. But since then, its troops have been making some disturbing discoveries. Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem. Camera: Ricki Rosen
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Heavy fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continued Tuesday, as Israel kept up its attacks on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Lebanese officials say more than 550 people have been killed in the strikes. Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem. Camera: Ricki Rosen.
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah rose sharply in recent days, after an Israeli airstrike killed a senior Hezbollah official. On Sunday, Hezbollah fired more than 150 rockets at Israel, damaging homes and sparking fires. Israel continued to fire barrages at Lebanon. Linda Gradstein reports.
Israel has not commented but is widely believed to be behind the attacks
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