IDF brings enormous blimp out of retirement to deter Hezbollah
The Sky Dew was retired in 2022 and is used to detect missiles and drones.
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The three-step plan is facing stiff opposition from Palestinian factions.
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Egypt floats plan to end Israel-Hamas war
The Egyptian plan calls for the formation of a Palestinian government.
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