Syrian Druse Pilgrims Pay Rare Visit to Israel
As part of an effort to deepen its influence in southern Syria, Israel has been seeking stronger ties with the Druse religious minority that holds sway there.
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U.N. Accuses Israel of Targeting Reproductive Health Facilities in Gaza
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Israel to cut off electricity supply to Gaza, minister says
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Israel and Lebanon Agree to Talks on Border, Long a Source of Tension
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UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence and 'genocidal acts' in Gaza
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Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disease
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WATCH: Nashville Zoo welcomes rare clouded leopard cub
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US relies on rare foreign policy provision to try to deport Mahmoud Khalil
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Trump rails against prosecutions, touts Jan. 6 hostages in visit to DOJ
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