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Israel developing space lasers to attack above the Earth, Katz says
As of today, no country has the ability to mount attacks in space. We must be the leading country in the world with this capability, said Katz.
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The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 9, 2026
Several explosions heard in southeastern Iran, air defense systems activated - report
US officials told The Jerusalem Post that America was not responsible for the explosions. However, a Bushehr official told IRNA that a military site in the region was hit by a US-Israeli projectile.
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· Jul 1, 2026
President Zelenskyy hopes Ireland's investigation into Aughinish Alumina will not take 'months'
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[Video] 🇮🇱❌🇵🇸 — Israeli airstrike targets central Gaza City.
— Israeli airstrike targets central Gaza City.@IntelSlava
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· Jul 6, 2026
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· Jul 10, 2026
Explosions Heard In Iran As Ali Khamenei Is Buried, US Denies Strikes
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