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Israel expands gun permits to residents of Jerusalem Jewish neighbourhoods

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Israel closes Rafah crossing and all other checkpoints in the West Bank and Gaza Strip

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South Korea confirms US moving air defence systems to the Middle East

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Democratic senator says Trump on 'path toward deploying' US troops in Iran

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Democrats demand investigation of claims US-Israeli war on Iran is biblical prophecy

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Investigation finds 'notorious cartel leaders' living openly in Dubai

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Marco Rubio declares war on non-white peoples worldwide

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Lib Dem foreign affairs spokesperson met Israeli president accused of inciting genocide

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