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Netanyahu Evacuated as Rockets Fired
A terrorist rocket attack on southern Israel this Wednesday forced Prime Minister Netanyahu to seek shelter during a campaign rally.

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Pompeo, Netanyahu Meet to Discuss Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Portugal on Wednesday to discuss Iran and how to respond to the anti-Iranian protests now taking place in Baghdad, Beirut, and Iran.

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IDF Hit Iranian Targets in Syria
On Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched dozens of attacks against Iranian targets in Syria. At least 23 were reportedly killed in the pre-dawn attacks.

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Ceasefire Called After Hundreds of Rockets Fired at Israel
On Thursday morning, Egypt brokered a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Islamic Jihad, the Palestinian terror group responsible for firing hundreds of rockets at Israel from Gaza since Tuesday.

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Iran to Expand Nuclear Capabilities in Violation of 2015 Pact
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced this week that Iran will move forward with plans to develop its nuclear program, a move that violates the 2015 nuclear deal.

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Pompeo Praises Baghdadi Raid
In the wake of a U.S. raid in Syria last week that led to the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the main objective was to get “this bad guy … off the face of the planet.”

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Israel Shoots Down Drone from Gaza Strip
Earlier this week, the IDF reportedly shot down a drone along Israel’s border with the Gaza Strip.

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Israeli President Taps Netanyahu to Form New Government
Following indecisive election results, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin announced this week that he will ask current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form the next government.

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Netanyahu Faces Uphill Battle as Israeli Election Too Close to Call
For the second time this year, Israelis went to the polls to elect a new prime minister, and for the second time, the results are unclear.

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Terrorist Rocket Attack from Gaza Disrupts Netanyahu Rally
During a recent spate of terrorist rocket attacks from Gaza earlier this week, one rocket disrupted a political election rally hosted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The prime minister was rushed to safety.
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