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Firecrackers During Diwali: A Fiery Problem Every Year

The festival of lights turned into a night of fires in many cities, as Diwali was celebrated with several hours of fireworks. The police looked the other way during the two-day celebrations as people fired long-range rockets that sometimes found their way into living rooms, onto inflammable roofs, and occasionally set off the entire evening’s expensive stash of pyrotechnics by accident. Curbs on…

Firecrackers During Diwali: A Fiery Problem Every Year

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Knesset power struggle: Will Eisenkot's bloc control the agenda?

The opposition holds a majority in the new Knesset and plans a vote to replace the speaker. Netanyahu’s unity calls show a worried leader, says Keshet Neev.

  • Netanyahu's unity government plea reveals stress and desperation
  • Arab parties and opposition hold 67 seats in Knesset
  • Opposition boycott of Hatikvah ceremony gives Netanyahu leverage

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