Yahoo News Air raid sirens rang out across Israel’s populous central area, including the seaside metropolis Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Air raid sirens rang out across Israel’s populous central area, including the seaside metropolis Tel Aviv.
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Israel expands strikes to northern Lebanon as more than one million people flee their homes
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- The Independent
Watch: Lebanese refugees fleeing Israeli strikes arrive in Turkey
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Pro-Palestine march calling for ceasefire organised this weekend in Scottish city
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