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  "path": "/2026/04/23/current-war-domestic-politics-dampen-israels-celebration-of-independence-day/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-23T18:34:23.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Dorothea Shefer-Vanson",
    "Israel",
    "Lifestyles",
    "Middle East",
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  "textContent": "In the past I would happily watch the broadcast of the official ceremony on television, enjoying the sense of unity and national pride. This year, however, like many other people, I preferred other fare and found a funny movie to watch instead. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]",
  "title": "Current war, domestic politics dampen Israel’s celebration of Independence Day"
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