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Netanyahu says Israel doesn’t need help to reach its goals in Iran.
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Why Israelis View the Prospect of a Nuclear-Armed Iran as a Threat
Much of the world views Iran’s nuclear program with alarm, and experts say its stockpile of highly enriched uranium has grown fast.
An Israeli strike on Sunday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken against a nuclear Iran for decades.
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Despite danger from Iran’s deadly missile fire, Israeli morale appears high.
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Israel Closed its Airspace After Attacking Iran, Leaving Thousands of Israelis Stranded Abroad
Since its surprise attack on Iran, and subsequent strikes by Tehran, Israel has closed its skies to civilian air traffic, leaving its citizens stuck overseas indefinitely.
The Ben Gurion airport, which serves Tel Aviv, was largely empty on Friday after flights were canceled following Israel’s attack on Iran.
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What to Know About Iran’s Ballistic Missiles and the Attacks on Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel presented Iran’s sophisticated ballistic missiles as a critical threat to Israel’s survival.
Missiles fired from Iran in the sky over Jerusalem, on Saturday.
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How is Israel protecting its critical sites from Iranian retaliation?
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Iran Retaliates and Israel Vows More Strikes After Devastating Attack
Waves of Israeli airstrikes hit two nuclear enrichment sites, multiple military bases, and military scientists and commanders. Iran replied with a barrage of missiles and drones.
The remains of a building in Tehran on Friday after Israeli strikes.
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How is Israel protecting its critical sites from Iranian retaliation?
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With Iranian drones on the way, Jerusalem residents rush out to shop.
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Netanyahu Says Israel Will Fight Iran for ‘as Many Days as It Takes’
Israel hit nuclear facilities, air defense batteries, and killed top military officials and scientists.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel announced the launch of strikes against Iran in a video statement on Friday.
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Netanyahu says fighting with Iran will continue as long as Israel deems necessary.
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Netanyahu Survives a Vote to Dissolve Parliament but Emerges Weakened
Some of the Israeli prime minister’s coalition partners backed an opposition motion over rules that exempt most religious students from serving in the military.
Although the move would not immediately bring down Israel’s government, it could hurt Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu politically.
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Israel Deports Greta Thunberg and Other Activists on Gaza Aid Boat
The environmental campaigner was sent home after she and others on the intercepted vessel said they were trying to deliver food and medical supplies.
The Swedish activist Greta Thunberg landed in Paris after being deported from Israel on Tuesday, en route to Sweden.
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Young Israeli Hostage Says Finding Faith Helped Him Survive Hamas Captivity
How Omer Shem Tov, who was 20 years old and not particularly religious when taken hostage, survived 505 days in captivity.
Omer Shem Tov, now back at home, says that turning to Jewish rituals and prayer helped him survive after he was seized during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel.
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Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Ship Carrying Greta Thunberg: What to Know
Activists on the vessel were detained or deported before it reached Gaza. Israeli authorities called the voyage a public relations stunt.
The Swedish activist Greta Thunberg arriving in her home country after she was deported from Israel. “On international waters, we were illegally attacked and kidnapped by Israel,” she said.
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Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Ship With Greta Thunberg Aboard
Israel had vowed to prevent the vessel from reaching Gaza, saying its military would use “any means necessary” to stop it from breaching a naval blockade.
A crowd watching the departure of the Madleen from Catania, Italy, last week.
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Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Ship With Greta Thunberg Aboard
Israel had vowed to prevent the vessel from reaching Gaza, saying its military would use “any means necessary” to stop it from breaching a naval blockade.
A crowd watching the departure of the Madleen from Catania, Italy, last week.
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