Israeli military says a drone hit the port of the southern Israeli city of Eilat, causing minimal damage
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli military says a drone hit the port of the southern Israeli city of Eilat, causing minimal damage.
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- The Telegraph
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- INSIDER
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- Associated Press
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- The Telegraph
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- The Guardian
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- Evening Standard
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- The Hill
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- The Independent
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- CNN
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