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Police open murder inquiry into three found dead in burned car

Israel Police are investigating the deaths of three people found in a burning vehicle near Baqa al-Gharbiya as a suspected murder, The Times of Israel reported.

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Army checking if soldier broke open-fire rules in Faqoua shooting

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Israeli documentary 'NAZA' on AI-assisted killing in Gaza takes Venice jury prize

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Six strikes reported in south Lebanon within an hour, monitors say

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Boy of 14 critically wounded by gunfire in Kafr Kanna, police open investigation
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Missing Haifa swimmer found dead, identified as Yamam officer Itai Person
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Israel says Khan Younis strike killed Hamas sniper cell commander
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Herzog marks 25 years since 9/11 at Israel's memorial near Jerusalem
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Israel says it killed Hamas Khan Younis Brigade commander Muhammad al-Yazouri
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Man, 50, shot dead in Taibe as Arab homicide toll reaches 173 this year
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IDF says strike killed Hamas operative Farah Hamed, freed in Shalit deal
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