Jerusalem, Oct 10, 2024 (AFP) - Israel to mark holiest Jewish day in shadow of war

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2024-10-10

This week, for the first time in decades, Israel will observe Yom Kippur, its holiest day, while fighting wars on multiple fronts. From sundown on Friday until nightfall on Saturday, markets will close, flights will stop and public transport will halt as most Jews fast and pray on the Day of Atonement. But Israeli forces will continue operations against Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza and Shiite Hezbollah in Lebanon. While Israel typical......

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