Why Iran Is Risking a Major Escalation With Israel
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Breaking:
- Report: Israel strikes targets on Lebanon's border with Syria (Reuters)
- Iran's Zarif leaves G7 talks, unclear if progress made to ease tensions (Reuters)
- Saudi-Led coalition downs two Houthi drones, report says (Reuters)
- Israeli aircraft strike Hamas posts in northern Gaza (Haaretz)
- Two wounded, one dead in shooting in central Israel (Haaretz)
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In Eilat right now? With dance floors that beat anything in greater Tel Aviv, drinks at totally sane prices and a slew of other attractions, the city's lively club scene is a great way to cope with the dog days of summer
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U.S. News
Joe Walsh Becomes Second Republican to Challenge Trump for White House
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