Israel

U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem says State Department “planning for contingencies” to help Americans leave Israel

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U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem says State Department "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel

Southern Israel — The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem told U.S. citizens in Israel Thursday morning that the State Department was “planning for contingencies to assist with private U.S. citizens’ departure from Israel.” “We will alert the U.S. citizen community if there is additional information to share regarding departure options,” the embassy said in an email message … Read more

Israeli hospital hit by Iranian missile as Israel attacks heavy water reactor in Iran

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Israeli hospital hit by Iranian missile as Israel attacks heavy water reactor in Iran

Tel Aviv, Israel — – An Iranian missile slammed into the main hospital in southern Israel early Thursday, wounding people and causing “extensive damage,” according to the medical facility. Israeli media aired footage of blown-out windows and heavy black smoke. Another missile hit a high-rise building and several other residential buildings in at least two sites … Read more