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  "textContent": "Israel's Knesset has overwhelmingly approved a bill to dissolve parliament in a preliminary reading, signaling a move towards snap elections. The early vote is driven by coalition disputes and declining public confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.",
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