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Israeli strikes on southern Gaza kills 18 people, including 14 children: Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 18 people ...
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Israeli strikes on southern Gaza kills 18 people, including 14 children
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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN, as explosions reported near military base
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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN ...
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon meets KPIs on Southeast Asia mission: Power Play - Asked for his own assessment of the visit, the prime minister said he was ...
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon meets KPIs on Southeast Asia mission
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Christopher Luxon readies for 'full-on' Southeast Asia tour: Christopher Luxon is determined to prove the scoffers wrong in his promise to "raise the energy" of ...
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Christopher Luxon readies for 'full-on' Southeast Asia tour
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Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan: Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with the matter said, as Iranian state media ...
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Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan
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With its aerial attack, Iran could break Israel’s isolation and reframe the Gaza war
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With its aerial attack, Iran could break Israel’s isolation and reframe ...
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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Russian strike kills at least 14 as Ukraine’s air defenses struggle again to protect cities
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Russian strike kills at least 14 as Ukraine’s air defenses struggle again ...
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
  • At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.

  • Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.

  • Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.

  • A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
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Israeli Airstrikes on Southern Gaza Kill at Least 10 Palestinians in Rafah: For weeks, Palestinians have been bracing for a ground offensive on the southern Gaza ...
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Israeli Airstrikes on Southern Gaza Kill at Least 10 Palestinians in Rafah
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PM Christopher Luxon would consider Singapore drone testing in NZ airspace: The Prime Minister has talked up the prospect of stronger defence ties with Singapore ...
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PM Christopher Luxon would consider Singapore drone testing in NZ airspace
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Watch live: Three strikes policy to return with changes, PM announces: The coalition will reintroduce the sentencing law later this year - but it will be ...
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Watch live: Three strikes policy to return with changes, PM announces
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2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in north: Military probing why sirens didn't sound before drones struck near community of ...
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2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in ...
Quick Glance: British Foreign Minister's Visit to Israel Tomorrow; Israel Plans 'Limited Strikes' in Iran - CNN
  • British foreign minister's visit to Israel scheduled for tomorrow

  • Rishi Sunak urges calm in relation to Iran

  • US anticipates Israel contemplating limited strikes in Iran - sources

  • Israel warns Iran: 'Will not go unpunished'
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UK's Cameron urges Israel not to retaliate against Iran: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron urged Israel not to retaliate after Iran's drone and missile ...
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UK's Cameron urges Israel not to retaliate against Iran
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Iran launches unprecedented retaliatory strikes on Israel in major escalation of widening conflict
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Iran launches unprecedented retaliatory strikes on Israel in major ...
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Israel planned bigger attack on Iran, scaled back after pressure: NYT: Israel planned a stronger counterattack against Iran, but chose a more limited strike ...
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Israel planned bigger attack on Iran, scaled back after pressure: NYT
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IDF strikes central Gaza overnight, Yussef Rafik Ahmed Shabat killed: An airstrike conducted by Israeli forces in central Gaza resulted in the death of a Hamas ...
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 IDF strikes central Gaza overnight, Yussef Rafik Ahmed Shabat killed
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Israel carries out strike inside Iran according to US officials: The overnight strike followed an unprecedented assault by Iran on Israel last weekend
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Israel carries out strike inside Iran according to US officials
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Iranian air base reportedly attacked in ‘limited’ Israeli reprisal strike: Iran downplays apparent retaliation and Israel keeps mum in sign both sides are ...
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Iranian air base reportedly attacked in ‘limited’ Israeli reprisal strike
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Watch live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Thailand: The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is taking questions ahead of a meeting with his Thai counterpart.
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Watch live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Thailand
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Israel hit Iran with a half-ton 'Rampage' supersonic missile: report : Israeli media reported that Israel used a "Rampage" air-to-surface missile.
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Israel hit Iran with a half-ton 'Rampage' supersonic missile: report
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The Christopher Luxon dictionary of corporate speak: An operationalised, strategically aligned, actionable guide to the phraseology of prime minister Christopher ...
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The Christopher Luxon dictionary of corporate speak
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Watch live: PM Christopher Luxon talks to media in Auckland: The Prime Minister is back in Auckland and talks to journalists during a bleak week for media and ...
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Watch live: PM Christopher Luxon talks to media in Auckland
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Watch live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media in Manila: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is speaking to reporters in Manila after pledging greater defence ...
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Watch live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media in Manila
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'Grave mistake': IDF releases findings of what went wrong in strike that killed aid workers
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'Grave mistake': IDF releases findings of what went wrong in ...
Quick Glance: Fatal Mistake: IDF Reveals Errors in Attack on Aid Workers
  • A series of catastrophic mistakes led to the deaths of seven aid workers delivering crucial aid to Gaza.

  • Investigations revealed serious errors in identification, resulting in a tragic outcome.

  • Decisions to carry out the attack broke operational procedures and resulted in a grave tragedy.

  • The IDF has taken responsibility, soldiers involved have been suspended, and a potential criminal investigation looms.
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Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack: Iran's unprecedented missile and drone strike on Israel is unlikely to prompt dramatic sanctions ...
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Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack
Quick Glance: Iran's Oil Exports Thrive Amid Rising Tensions
  • Iran is exporting more oil than in the past six years, providing the economy with a $35 billion annual boost, as western countries consider tightening sanctions in response to the attack on Israel.

  • The US and the EU are preparing new sanctions on the Islamic republic to deter conflict escalation with Israel, facing challenges due to Iran's successful circumvention of sanctions, especially with China being its primary customer.

  • Iran has found ways to bypass sanctions, shielded from western pressure as its main oil exports go to China. Tensions have escalated since the Hamas attack on Israel, driving oil prices up by over 15%, while US efforts to sanction individual tankers carrying Iranian oil have had minimal impact so far.

  • Mounting Republican pressure urges the Biden administration to take tougher action on Iran's oil sales, with criticism over perceived leniency on existing measures. Despite US strategic oil reserves being released to stabilize prices, concerns remain over the administration's stance on enforcing sanctions similar to the previous Trump administration.
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Baby in Gaza saved from womb of mother killed in Israeli strike: A baby girl was delivered from the womb of a Palestinian killed along with her husband and ...
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Baby in Gaza saved from womb of mother killed in Israeli strike
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon looks for Estonian inspiration: Analysis - In his quest to get New Zealand 'back on track', Christopher Luxon has often looked ...
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon looks for Estonian inspiration
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Live updates: Israel responds to Iran attack with reported strike: Latest news and live updates as tensions in the Middle East remain heightened following Iran's ...
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Live updates: Israel responds to Iran attack with reported strike
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Washington wrestles with ‘new equation’ of direct attacks between Iran and Israel
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Washington wrestles with ‘new equation’ of direct attacks between Iran and ...
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Watch: Christopher Luxon faces questions at post-Cabinet briefing: The Prime Minister says progress on the targets will be reported publicly every quarter so ...
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Watch: Christopher Luxon faces questions at post-Cabinet briefing
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US actively preparing for significant regional attack by Iran that could come within the next week
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Quick Glance: US Alerted to Impending Iranian Attack
  • The US is actively on high alert and preparing for a potential "significant" attack by Iran targeting Israeli or American assets in the region as a response to Monday's Israeli strike in Damascus that killed high-ranking Iranian commanders. Senior US officials currently believe that an attack by Iran is "inevitable" - a sentiment also shared by their Israeli counterparts. Both governments are working diligently to prepare for the anticipated Iranian attack, acknowledging the various possible methods through which the attack could unfold and the potential risks to US and Israeli assets and personnel.

  • A looming Iranian attack was a focal point of discussion during a phone call between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. At that moment, the two governments were uncertain about the timing and nature of Iran's retaliation. A direct Iranian strike on Israel is a scenario that the Biden administration is particularly concerned about, as it would lead to a swift escalation of an already volatile situation in the Middle East. Iran had vowed vengeance following Israel's airstrike on the Iranian embassy complex in Syria, resulting in the deaths of at least seven officials.

  • The US promptly informed Iran that the Biden administration was not involved in and had no prior knowledge of the embassy attack, cautioning against targeting American assets. The US considers its own embassies and consulates abroad, as well as foreign embassies and consulates in the US, to be under special protection.

  • On Tuesday, the Pentagon's Deputy Press Secretary, Sabrina Singh, stated that the US assessment pointed to Israel as the perpetrator of the airstrike. Israel has escalated its military operations against Iran and its regional allies following the October 7 attack on Israel by the Tehran-backed Hamas group. Subsequent warfare in Gaza by Israel has resulted in over 32,800 casualties, widespread devastation, and pushed more than a million individuals to the brink of starvation, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.
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What we know about the reported strike on Iran: TEHRAN: Explosions rocked Iran's central Isfahan province on Friday (Apr 19), according to state media ...
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What we know about the reported strike on Iran
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More than a dozen killed in Ukraine after Russian strike on apartment block
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More than a dozen killed in Ukraine after Russian strike on apartment ...
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What we know so far about the explosions reported in central Iran: Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan on Friday ...
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What we know so far about the explosions reported in central Iran
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Judge rules in favour of GTU: -says strike legal and justified, gov’t to appeal By Abigail Headley In a comprehensive win for the GTU ...
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Judge rules in favour of GTU
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Live politics: Follow updates for the latest on government targets: The Prime Minister is defending new public sector targets amid job losses.
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Live politics: Follow updates for the latest on government targets
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At least 13 killed, including 7 children, after strike on Gaza’s Al-Maghazi refugee camp
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At least 13 killed, including 7 children, after strike on Gaza’s ...
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Biden says he expects Iranian strike on Israel 'sooner than later': U.S. officials have expressed concern that Tehran may retaliate for Israeli airstrikes in ...
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Biden says he expects Iranian strike on Israel 'sooner than later'
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What’s going on with Jacinda Ardern and the Christchurch Call?: David Seymour called Ardern’s anti-extremism initiative 'ineffectual grandstanding' ...
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What’s going on with Jacinda Ardern and the Christchurch Call?
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A Russian strike on Kharkiv's TV tower is part of an intimidation campaign, Ukraine's Zelenskyy says
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A Russian strike on Kharkiv's TV tower is part of an intimidation campaign ...
Quick Glance: Russian Attack Causes Destruction of TV Tower in Kharkiv
  • A television tower in Kharkiv was ripped in two by a Russian missile strike on Monday, described by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a deliberate attempt by Moscow to make the second largest city in Ukraine uninhabitable.

  • Impressive footage showed the main mast of the tower breaking off and collapsing in the city, which has been under missile and drone attacks for weeks.

  • Zelenskyy briefed US President Joe Biden about the airstrike that occurred shortly before their conversation.

  • The Service for State Special Communications reported partial damage to the tower's structure, resulting in a temporary loss of television signal. Efforts are underway to restore it, with residents advised to use cable, online TV, or radio if they lack a digital TV signal.
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Train drivers at 16 rail companies to strike next month: The Aslef union claims drivers have not had a pay rise for five years.
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Train drivers at 16 rail companies to strike next month
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Govt sets out nine targets for next six years: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced nine targets for the government to deliver in the next six years ...
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Govt sets out nine targets for next six years
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What does Israel's capability to strike Iran directly without special ops mean for the region?
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Quick Glance: Israeli Strike Damages Iranian Air Defense System Without Detection, Officials Say
  • An Israeli airstrike on Iran on Friday damaged an air defense system, according to Western and Iranian officials, and appeared calculated to deliver a message that Israel could bypass Iran’s defensive systems undetected and paralyze them.

  • The strike damaged a defensive battery near Natanz, a city in central Iran that is critical to the country’s nuclear weapons program, according to the officials.

  • The relatively limited scope of Israel’s strike and the muted response from Iranian officials, however, seem to have eased tensions.

  • It was confirmed that Israel had deployed aerial drones and at least one missile fired from a warplane, as stated by three Western and two Iranian officials.
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Israel’s ‘unintentional’ strike on aid workers stirs global outrage: At home and abroad, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is being scolded for his approach to ...
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Israel’s ‘unintentional’ strike on aid workers stirs global outrage
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Aim and fire? Public service targets return amid job cuts: Public Service Targets are set for a comeback but with job cuts looming over ministries and agencies ...
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Aim and fire? Public service targets return amid job cuts
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Iran says Israel ‘in complete panic’ over Syria attack response: An advisor to Iran’s supreme leader said Saturday that Israel is panicking over a possible ...
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Iran says Israel ‘in complete panic’ over Syria attack response
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Israel Strikes Iran in Narrow Attack Amid Escalation Fears: Tehran lifts restrictions on Iran’s airspace after canceling flights amid reports of explosions.
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Israel Strikes Iran in Narrow Attack Amid Escalation Fears
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Trump hush money trial live updates: First 6 jurors seated: Former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York continues with the jury ...
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Trump hush money trial live updates: First 6 jurors seated
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Netanyahu's message: Whoever harms us, we will strike back at them: "We are prepared to address the security needs of the State of Israel both defensively and ...
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Netanyahu's message: Whoever harms us, we will strike back at them
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Week in Politics: Truancy presents delicate problems for the government: Analysis - The government's "things to do" list gets a hostile reception ...
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Week in Politics: Truancy presents delicate problems for the government
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Israel, Iran Seek Deterrence but Risk Escalation: Both countries want to avoid looking weak, raising the stakes and bringing the region closer to war.
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Israel, Iran Seek Deterrence but Risk Escalation