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Golani Brigade rescues dog kidnapped from Nir Oz on October 7 • Apr. 16, 2025, 8:09 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

Israel cuts off Gaza's southern city of Rafah and vows to 'vigorously' expand in the territory • Apr. 12, 2025, 4:59 PM ET (AP)

Israel walks back its account of the killing of 15 medics in Gaza after video seems to contradict it • Apr. 6, 2025, 8:15 AM ET (AP)

Israeli military orders the evacuation of Gaza's southern city of Rafah • Mar. 31, 2025, 11:48 PM ET (AP)

Middle East latest: Israel prepares to move deeper into Gaza and orders Rafah evacuated • Mar. 31, 2025, 5:16 PM ET (AP)

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