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Reports detail an Israeli airstrike in Gaza targeting Hamas commanders, following a rise in concerns over border security with a kite incident. Syria has confirmed possessing nuclear material for civilian use, amidst Israeli strikes and IAEA plans. France is expelling Iranian diplomats in a tit-for-tat move. The US is working to establish a deconfliction mechanism between Israel, Turkey, and Syria, while the Pentagon reassesses its Middle East military presence. Antisemitism concerns are highlighted by an Israeli student's medal disqualification at an informatics olympiad and leaked messages from a UK Green Party group discussing violence against Zionists. Analysis of Likud primaries shows loyalty to PM Netanyahu's leadership, while a proposal to shift handling of Jewish extremists from the IDF to police faces internal hurdles. Israeli universities also lead in producing international startup founders.

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