Israel’s third Lebanon war is underway. Here’s what you need to know.
Previous incursions into Lebanon have left Hezbollah intact. Now Israel seems intent on striking a decisive blow.
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Hezbollah crisis adds to threats facing Jews during High Holidays and ahead of Oct. 7, experts say
The terrorist group is battered in Lebanon but retains a formidable presence outside the Middle East
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For Jewish communities in areas battered by Helene, High Holidays take a backseat to basic safety
'It’s very much a crisis situation for many people here,' said a Jewish leader in Greenville, South Carolina
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