Manuela Dviri led the call for Israel to leave its northern neighbor after her son Yoni was killed in 1998. Today, as the military strengthens its foothold there, she doubles down

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PM vows 'dramatic shift' in policy against Hezbollah, which is pounding northern Israel, with barrages Sunday triggering sirens in Acre and Haifa area; France seeks emergency UNSC session over Israel's advances

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Political writer Tal Schneider explains why Israel's hands are tied as Hezbollah fires missiles at the north; plus, possible dates for elections

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