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Rockets fired from the Gaza Strip towards Israel on Oct. 10. Photo by Atia Mohammed/Flash90.
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St. Louis born author's new book features young Jewish girl growing in UCity
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Israeli security at the scene of a terror shooting attack at the entrance to Jerusalem, Nov 30, 2023.
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What is Neturei Karta, the Orthodox group at many pro-Palestinian protests?
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