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NPR 2008-12-22

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NPR 2009-01-12

Israeli forces moved further into the Gaza Strip today, killing at least 29 Palestinians, that brings the death toll to more than 870 Palestinians and 13 Israelis. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says Israel is getting close to achieving its goal

NPR 2010-07-08

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NPR 2012-03-14

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