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Woman stabbed in northern Galilee, taken to hospital • Jan. 30, 2025, 6:55 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Third murder in 24 hours, National Security Minister remains abroad • Jan. 27, 2025, 5:49 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

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Palestine during the time of Herod the Great and his sons
Herod Antipas
ruler of Galilee
St. Thomas, stained-glass window
St. Thomas
Christian Apostle
Reginald of Châtillon
Reginald of Châtillon
prince of Antioch
Saint James
apostle, the Lord’s brother

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