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38th Parallel. Korean War. demilitarized zone (DMZ). Crossing the 38th parallel. United Nations forces withdraw from Pyongyang, the North Korean capital. They recrossed the 38th parallel, 1950. The DMZ was created July 27, 1953 at P'anmunjom.
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Ethel Rosenberg arrested in August 1950. Photograph dated Aug. 8, 1950. American civilians executed for espionage. Spies, communists, Julius Rosenberg
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Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to submit affidavit to High Court amid clash with Netanyahu • Apr. 19, 2025, 6:43 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)
High Court rejects gov't request to cancel interim order on Shin Bet chief's dismissal • Apr. 17, 2025, 8:26 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
What happened on day 550 of the war? • Apr. 17, 2025, 7:40 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
WATCH: IDF and Shin Bet kill Hamas head of weapons smuggling, additional PIJ terrorist • Apr. 17, 2025, 5:26 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
What happened on day Day 557 of the war? • Apr. 17, 2025, 5:26 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

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Also Known As General Security Services • Shabak • Sherut Ha-Bitachon Ha-Kelali • Israeli Security Agency • ISA
Date 1949 - present
Areas Of Involvement intelligence • counterintelligence

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