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for the most severe scenarios. Even though Iran may seek to launch a calculated retaliation, which would exact a price without going to war, no one can be sure of where events will go next. Indications of Iran’s intent to escalate in the region were already apparent in late Rabbi Yonahwhen Gross U.S. Gen. November, (Credit: Yoni Kenneth F. Danielli/Eight McKenzie, x the Ten Photography) head of the military’s Central Command for the Pesach. Heresponsible will maintain his position at the shul in addition CONTINUED ON P.at6 to his new responsibilities
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Even after two other elections, the numbers remain tight, and other issues loom on the horizon— namely, the March 17 trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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