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Israel: Country in West Asia
Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It is bordered by Lebanon and Syria to the north, the West Bank and Jordan to the east, the Gaza Strip and Egypt to the southwest, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. The country also has a small coastline on the Red Sea at its southernmost point, and part of the Dead Sea lies along its eastern border. Israel's proclaimed capital is in Jerusalem, while Tel Aviv is the country's largest urban area and economic center.

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From 'peace through strength' and pausing aid: day one of Trump's foreign policy [Video]

From 'peace through strength' and pausing aid: day one of Trump's foreign policy

Trump signed a flurry of executive orders on his first day as US President, withdrawing the country from the Paris climate agreement and reversing sanctions on violent Israeli settlers.

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World Leaders React to Trump’s Second Term: Praise,Concerns,and Renewed Focus on Global Partnerships

Global leaders expressed mixed reactions to Donald Trump’s second-term inauguration. Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasized peace through strength, while NATO highlighted increased defense spending...

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Relatives of freed Israeli hostages call for the release of all remaining captives [Video]

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The families of the released Israeli hostages delivered a joint statement expressing gratitude after being reunited with their loved ones.

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Rabbi Berman Celebrates Israel, Netanyahu, and Jewish Faith at Trump's Inauguration - Full Video [Video]

Rabbi Berman Celebrates Israel, Netanyahu, and Jewish Faith at Trump's Inauguration - Full Video

Rabbi Ari Berman delivers a heartfelt benediction at President Donald Trump’s inauguration, celebrating Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the Jewish faith. His speech emphasizes the importance of..

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VIDEO| Hamas' Al-Qassam Celebrations Erupt As Freed Prisoners Meet Palestinian Families [Video]

VIDEO| Hamas' Al-Qassam Celebrations Erupt As Freed Prisoners Meet Palestinian Families

Hamas’ military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, celebrated the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners with a powerful display of unity and defiance as the freed individuals reunited with their families...

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Israelis relieved but uneasy after ceasefire takes hold as final outcome remains uncertain

Tel Aviv residents expressed mixed emotions after a ceasefire was declared in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The release of hostages has brought hope, but some remain in captivity.

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Shocking Moment: Biden Proudly Hails Israel Hamas Deadly War As U.S Success After Ceasefire [Video]

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President Joe Biden hailed the Israel-Hamas ceasefire as a breakthrough for Middle East peace, emphasizing its potential to bring stability and pave the way for Palestinian statehood. The agreement has..

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Hamas Prisoner Swap BREAKING: IDF Sudden Shooting On Palestinians Waiting for Israeli Prisoners [Video]

Hamas Prisoner Swap BREAKING: IDF Sudden Shooting On Palestinians Waiting for Israeli Prisoners

Israeli forces fired bullets and tear gas at Palestinian families gathered near Ofer Prison, awaiting the release of prisoners under a ceasefire deal with Hamas. The attack injured seven people and..

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Conservatives ‘anxious’ over remaining Israeli hostages [Video]

Conservatives ‘anxious’ over remaining Israeli hostages

Conservative shadow minister Richard Holden says it is “fantastic news” to see British-Israeli national Emily Damari released from captivity in Gaza, but adds that there is “a lot of anxiety..

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Witness the emotional return of Israeli hostages released by Hamas. The video captures the first moments of their journey to safety, including the handover to the Red Cross and the poignant reception..

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Watch West Bank joy as 90 freed Palestinian prisoners return [Video]

Watch West Bank joy as 90 freed Palestinian prisoners return

Thousands in Beitunia celebrated the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Next exchange scheduled for Saturday as fragile truce holds.

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Watch Israeli hostages' tearful reunion with families after ceasefire [Video]

Watch Israeli hostages' tearful reunion with families after ceasefire

Three Israelis, including Romi Gonen, were freed and reunited with their families amid celebrations, as a ceasefire begins, hoping to end the 15-month conflict.

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Trump On America's Iron Dome: President Vows To Build 'Greatest Iron Dome' Over the U.S [Video]

Trump On America's Iron Dome: President Vows To Build 'Greatest Iron Dome' Over the U.S

In a bold statement, former President Donald Trump has announced plans to direct the US military to construct a state-of-the-art missile defense system, likened to Israel's renowned Iron Dome. This..

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ISRAELI FINANCE MINISTER THREATENS TO TOPPLE GOVERNMENT [Video]

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The Gaza ceasefire agreement has ignited a political crisis within Israel, as far-right ministers, led by Bezalel Smotrich, threaten to overthrow Prime Minister Netanyahu's government. Smotrich..

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Israel frees 90 Palestinian women, minors from prison on day two of Gaza ceasefire [Video]

Israel frees 90 Palestinian women, minors from prison on day two of Gaza ceasefire

According to a list provided by the Palestinian Authority's Commission for Prisoners' Affairs all of those released are women or minors.

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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, Syria Under Assad, Trump's Sharp Eye: Glimpse into Middle East's New Chapter [Video]

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, Syria Under Assad, Trump's Sharp Eye: Glimpse into Middle East's New Chapter

The Middle East stands at a critical crossroads as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes hold, bringing temporary relief to a war-torn region. Meanwhile, Syria under Assad navigates a complex political..

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Hamas Releases Israeli Hostages| Hostages’ Mothers Wait for Their Return| IDF Bringing Hostages Back [Video]

Hamas Releases Israeli Hostages| Hostages’ Mothers Wait for Their Return| IDF Bringing Hostages Back

Hamas has released three Israeli hostages, Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher, after 471 days of captivity. Their mothers anxiously awaited their return at an IDF facility near the..

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First three hostages arrive back in Israel [Video]

First three hostages arrive back in Israel

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Hamas releases three Israeli hostages in the first phase of the ceasefire [Video]

Hamas releases three Israeli hostages in the first phase of the ceasefire

The three were met by their mothers in Israel, the military announced on Sunday, hours after the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold.

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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Update: Displaces Gazans Return Home; Hamas Awaits Return of 90 Prisoners [Video]

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Update: Displaces Gazans Return Home; Hamas Awaits Return of 90 Prisoners

The Gaza ceasefire has paused a 15-month war, allowing thousands of displaced residents to return home through rubble. Israel released Palestinian prisoners as Hamas freed hostages under a..

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Israel and Hamas prepare to swap prisoners, hostages [Video]

Israel and Hamas prepare to swap prisoners, hostages

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'Palpaple' relief as Hamas hands over Israeli hostages to Red Cross [Video]

'Palpaple' relief as Hamas hands over Israeli hostages to Red Cross

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Hamas Releases Israeli Hostages BREAKING | Hostages Handed Over To Red Cross? Female Hostages Freed? [Video]

Hamas Releases Israeli Hostages BREAKING | Hostages Handed Over To Red Cross? Female Hostages Freed?

BREAKING: Hamas has released three Israeli hostages, including Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher. The hostages have been handed over to the Red Cross and are now being transported to the..

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Hamas Fighters Take to the Streets in a Triumphant Victory Parade | 90 Prisoners to be Freed [Video]

Hamas Fighters Take to the Streets in a Triumphant Victory Parade | 90 Prisoners to be Freed

Hamas fighters took to the streets of Khan Yunis, parading triumphantly on vehicles as cheering crowds celebrated the implementation of a Gaza ceasefire agreement. The parade, marked by chants of..

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Houthis To End Attacks On Israeli, US Ships In Red Sea? Big Announcement Ahead of Israel-Hamas Truce [Video]

Houthis To End Attacks On Israeli, US Ships In Red Sea? Big Announcement Ahead of Israel-Hamas Truce

The Houthi movement in Yemen has announced it will halt its attacks on Israeli and US vessels in the Red Sea if the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is upheld. This significant declaration..

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