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Economy·8m ago

Allegations Against Economy Ministry CEO Over Vignet Collapse and Asset Transfer

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Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·8m ago

United States Clinch Top Spot as Group Drama Continues

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Culture·15m ago

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Security·28m ago

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Kan News·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·31m ago

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Srugim
General·35m ago

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World·46m ago

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Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·48m ago

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Now 14
World·50m ago

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Security·1h ago

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Politics·1h ago

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Calcalist
Security·1h ago

IDF Names Fourth Soldier Killed in Tank Incident in Southern Lebanon

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Politics03:55 · 2h ago

Vance says Lebanon has calmed as fears of renewed fire persist

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Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
The story · English

The article is only a brief headline and byline note from day 988 of the war. It says U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance commented on Lebanon, warning that there is still fear that “someone will start shooting,” but adding that the situation has eased.

No other substantive details are provided in the source text, beyond the attribution of the report to a large joint newsroom team and the reference to ongoing live updates from the 988th day of the war.

Read the original at Channel 13