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Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Aryeh Savir is director of the International division of Tazpit News Agency.

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Headline / IDF & Security

2 IDF Officers Killed in Friendly-Fire Accident

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The IDF stated that the two officers were killed “during a security patrol near an IDF base in the Jordan Valley.

Bedouin

Bedouin Riot, Try to Derail Train, Over JNF Planting in the Negev

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

A train was forced to make an emergency stop after the driver noticed that rocks were placed on the tracks, apparently by the rioters.

Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs

Undercover Cop Takes Down 30 Arab Weapons Dealers

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

“Agent 220” was operated “with great sophistication in the police mission for public peace and security.”

IDF & Security / Antisemitism / Social Media

Wikipedia Editors Remove Entry on Fallen IDF Soldier

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Shmueli’s sister wrote on Facebook after the Wikipedia deletion that “I thought it could not be more painful.”

News Briefs / The Environment

Earthquake Shakes Cyprus, Felt in Israel

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Cyprus lies in a secondary earthquake-prone zone, but tremors of such magnitude are uncommon.

Judea & Samaria / Archaeology

Arabs Again Damage Joshua’s Altar on Mount Eival

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

According to PA officials, identifying the site as a Jewish altar is a “falsification of the Palestinian history of the place.”

Terrorism / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Jerusalem: Police Arrest 3 Arabs for Torching Israeli’s Car in Shimon Hatzadik Neighborhood

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The owner of the car said that this was the eighth time that his car has been torched by Arab arsonists in recent months.

Terrorism / Europe / Anti-Israel NGOs / PFLP

Israel Welcomes Netherlands Defunding of (1 of 6) PFLP-Linked Org

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The UAWC is one of six PFLP-linked civilian organizations that Israel proscribed in October after they were shown to act as conduits for funneling funds to the terrorist organization.

Politics / Bedouin / Left vs. Right / The Knesset

Coalition Passes Controversial Law Connecting Illegal Bedouin-Built Structures to Electricity Grid

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Prime Minister Bennett appeared to lose control, approached the opposition’s aisles and confronted members of the opposition, who shouted at him “shame” and “go away.” Bennett was visibly shaken and agitated.

Terrorism / Israel / Palestinian Authority / The Environment

’Ecological Terrorist Attack’: Raw Sewage from PA Flowing into Alexander River in Israel

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Despite the fact that a wastewater treatment plant was built with international funding, the PA is still dumping their waste into the rivers and streams.

Palestinian Authority

PA Prime Minister Declares: We Seek to Disengage from Israeli Economy

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

It is widely believed among PA economists and officials that a unilateral cancellation of the agreements with Israel will bring disaster to the PA’s economy.

Headline / Middle East / Levant / Jewish / Diaspora

Israel Seeking Info on Property of Jews Expelled from Arab Lands

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Over 850,000 Jews were expelled or fled from Arab countries and Iran between 1948 and 1967. It is estimated that they left behind property worth approximately $150 billion.

Hamas / Police and Crime / Judea & Samaria

Senior Hamas Official Arrested for Incitement to Terrorism

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The suspect is Hassan Yousef, a co-founder of Hamas who serves as one of its leaders in the Judea and Samaria region.

The Knesset / The Temple Mount

‘Freedom of Religion Shouldn’t Have Borders’: Knesset Monitoring Discrimination Against Jews on Temple Mount

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

“There are people there planning terror attacks and the police are busy searching for Jews who mumble or pray. The minimum is having the same conditions,” MK Ben-Gvir demanded.

Israel / Business and Economy

Survey: 21% of Israelis Live Below Poverty Line; Corona Grants Saved Standard of Living

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

“If the government had not intervened, the standard of living would have fallen by a real rate of about 10%,” the report stated.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria

2021: 6,633 Arab Terror Attacks in Judea and Samaria, an Average of 18 a Day

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

These numbers do not include attacks from the Gaza Strip, including the 11-day Operation Guardian of the Walls in May, or attacks in other parts of Israel.

IDF & Security

Second Cohort of Special Needs Soldiers Serving in IDF’s Intelligence Division Sworn In

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Special in Uniform is a pioneering military inclusion program that absorbs youths with mild physical and mental disabilities, offers them extensive skills training and incorporates them into appropriate positions in the IDF, with a focus on their abilities.

Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs

Arab Woman Killed, 2 Injured in Criminal-Related Car Bombing

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Jarushi clan, a known Arab crime family from the neighborhood, has been torn in recent months be an ongoing blood feud that has claimed several lives.

Israel / Lebanon / Business and Economy

Israel Warns Lebanon Against Unilateral Development of Off-Shore Gas Fields

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

"Such activity threatens to expose third parties to significant liability,” Erdan warned.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

Overnight Shooting Attack in Shomron; No Injuries

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Dozens of bullet shells were found in the area. The IDF has launched a search for the vehicle.

Terrorism / IDF & Security

Arab Charged with Viciously Assaulting Wife, Then attempting Suicide by Proxy at Israeli Checkpoint

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The man tried to drown his wife at the Dead Sea, spilled acid on her face, and was then arrested by the police several days while armed with a knife at the Al Jib checkpoint on suspicion of attempting an attack.

Headline / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Thousands March to Homesh After Terror Attack, Demand Israel's Return to Site

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The march comes amid rumors that the government plans to destroy the yeshiva at Homesh and ban all Israeli entry to the area.

IDF & Security / Gaza / News Briefs

Some 3,000 Gaza Residents Are in Israel Without Permits or Supervision, IDF Admits

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

It also became apparent that there is no military procedure for enforcing or supervising residents of Gaza violating the entry permit granted to them.

Israel / Interfaith Relations / Religion

Christian Population in Israel Grew by 1.4% in 2020

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Christian population in Israel and one of a few in the Middle East that is flourishing and not shrinking.

Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem

Police Shut Down PA-Sponsored Event in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

In recent years, Israel has been promoting legal action against elements working to help the PA advance its objective in Jerusalem, including those involved in financing or hosting PA events in the city.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Terror Victim Yehuda Dimentman’s Widow: ‘Properly Establish Chomesh Yeshiva – That Was His Will’

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Government of Israel must properly establish the Yeshiva of Chomesh in Samaria “as an answer to the murder,” said Etya Dimentman, the widow of Yehuda Dimentman.

Government / Cyber

Iranian Cyber Attacks on Israeli Government Targets Thwarted

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

A known Iranian hacking group commonly associated with the regime, named “Charming Kitten” or APT 35, was behind an attempt to exploit the Log4j vulnerability against seven targets in Israel from the government and business sector.

US / Palestinian Authority

After 5 Years, US and PA Renew Economic Dialogue

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

US and Palestinian Authority (PA) officials met virtually on Tuesday to renew the US-Palestinian Economic Dialogue (USPED), the first such meeting in five years.

Terrorism / Israel

Jaffa Investigation Findings: Terrorist Hid in Mosque After Stabbing Jewish Man

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The wounded man fended off the attacker to prevent his wife from also getting stabbed.

IDF & Security / Hamas / Judea & Samaria

IDF Arrests 11 Hamas-Linked Students in Shechem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israel’s security agencies exposed a number of military cells that were planning terror operations whose members belonged to the Islamic Bloc at A-Najah University.

Europe / Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs

Western Countries Have Provided $1 Billion to Anti-Israel Orgs Over the Past Decade

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The NGO-Monitor report was published ahead of a special Knesset conference on the de-legitimization of Israel.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

Israel Thanks Treasurers of 7 US States for Calling on Unilever to Reverse Ben & Jerry’s Boycott on Jewish State

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The treasurers of Arizona, Idaho, Oklahoma, Nebraska, West Virginia, Louisiana and Mississippi sent a letter to Unilever CEO Alan Jope and the company’s board of directors on Thursday demanding that it override its subsidiary Ben & Jerry’s decision on the issue.

Police and Crime / Jerusalem

Jerusalem: 24 Arrested in Protests Over Death of Youth in Police Chase

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Sandak’s family is demanding that the officers involved in the incident be charged with murder.

The Temple Mount

More Israelis Visited Temple Mount in Last 3 Months Than in All of Year 5776

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Since the beginning of the current Jewish year, 12,177 Jews have already ascended to pray on the Temple Mount.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Police and Crime / Jerusalem

Case Closed Against Border Police Who Eliminated Terrorist in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Border Police officers are now expected to be decorated for their actions against the terrorist.

Headline / Israel / Cyber

Israel’s Social Security Agency’s Website Hit by Cyberattack

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israel has been facing a growing number of attacks in the cyber realm in recent months.

Israel / Politics / Elections / Left vs. Right

Thousands March in Tel Aviv Against ‘Bennett-Abbas’ Govt.

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

protestors gathered at Habima Square and demanded “the preservation of the Jewish identity of the State of Israel.”

Bedouin / The Knesset

Knesset Gives Initial Approval to Connect Illegal Bedouin-Built Structures to Electricity Grid

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

MK Smotrich stated that “this is a program that encourages chaos, gives a boost to all construction criminals in the Arab sector."

Terrorism / Gaza / Hamas

Reports: Hamas Operative Killed in Tunnel Collapse

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Three Hamas terror tunnels have collapsed in the past month.

Israel / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN)

Erdan Blasts UN ‘Palestine Day,’ Reminds of Jews Expelled from Muslim Countries

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The UN event ignored the history of massacres and expulsions of 850,000 Jews from Arab countries as well as Iran.

IDF & Security / UK / Iran

Israel and UK: ‘Time is Running Out’ on Iran

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

“We will work day and night to prevent the Iranian regime from ever becoming a nuclear power,” the UK’s Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss and Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid vowed.

News Briefs / Business and Economy / Judea & Samaria

IDF, Standards Institution of Israel Award First Ever Israeli Standards Mark to PA Arab Enterprises in Judea and Samaria

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

This step is part of a broad plan to strengthen and improve the economic ties between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

Archaeology

Tryphon was Here, Archeological Find in Hebron Hills Testifies to Hasmonean Days

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Diodotus Tryphon initially signed a pact with the Hasmonean rulers of Judea, but subsequently turned on them and attempted to attack Jerusalem.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Dubious Record: 119th Arab-Israeli Killed in Criminal Violence in 2021

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Approximately 85% of the indictments filed in Israel in 2020 for shooting, illegal possession of weapons, trafficking, and illegal use of weapons have been filed against suspects from the Arab society.

Government / Holidays & Observances / Judea & Samaria

Joining Meretz, Hamas and Peace Now Upset Over President Herzog’s Candle Lighting in Hebron

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Herzog’s visit to Hebron is the first of many ceremonies he will be attending throughout the country in honor of the Chanukkah celebrations.

Police and Crime / Bedouin

Mass Police Raid on Bedouin Gangs in South Ends with Over 40 Arrests

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The operation, which lasted throughout the day, put an emphasis on drug offenses, weapons, and violence in the Negev and in the city of Be’er Sheva.

Antisemitism / Europe / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria

Belgium Announces Labeling of Israeli Products from Judea and Samaria

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

US law professor Eugene Kontorovich stated that the ECJ’s ruling “is putting a new ‘Yellow Star’ on Jewish-made products.”

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Iran / Judea & Samaria

Defense Minister: Iran Tried to Transfer Explosives to Terrorists in Judea and Samaria with Drone

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Gantz also exposed the bases of Shabhar and Qeshm, in southern Iran, from which the Iranian military launches UAV attacks at maritime targets.

Israel / Police and Crime

Mayor of Ultra-Orthodox City in Custody in Connection with 30-Year-Old Murder Case

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

All the suspects, now in their 60s and 70s, are members of the ultra-Orthodox Shuvu Banim cult.

Headline / Terrorism / Israel

Terror Victim Eli Kay Laid to Rest

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Thousands of Israelis gathered at the Modi’in cemetery on Monday to accompany Eli Kay on his final journey.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Night of Firebombs and Rock Attacks in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Multiple firebomb and rock attacks were also recorded in Judea and Samaria throughout the night.

Iran / News Briefs

Iranian Airline Linked to Hezbollah Hit by Cyber Attack

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The company confirmed that there was an attack, but claims it was “contained.”

Hamas / Islamists / Jerusalem

Old City Terrorist was Hamas Member, Islamic Religious Teacher

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Abu-Shkadem was a figure known to Israel’s security forces, the police admitted.

Headline / Terrorism / Jerusalem

Eliyahu Kay, Oleh from South Africa, is Israeli Murdered by Hamas Terrorist

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Kay, worked at the Kotel, served in the IDF’s Paratroops Division, was engaged to be married in a few months and was a yeshiva student learning in Kiryat Gat.

Left vs. Right / Boycott / BDS

Education Minister Upholds Decision not to Give BDS-Supporting Prof. Israel Prize

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Goldreich signed a petition in March calling for a boycott of Israeli academic institutions in Judea and Samaria.

Israel / News Briefs / China

‘Greater Israeli-Chinese Collaboration’: Israel’s President Herzog and China’s President Xi Have First Talk

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Xi noted that Herzog’s late father, Chaim Herzog, Israel’s sixth president, was the first Israeli head of state to visit China upon the establishment of diplomatic ties, and Herzog said he was proud of his father’s role in this historic event.

Israel / United Nations (UN)

At Donors Conference, Israel Warns UNRWA is the Problem, Not the Solution

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

A recent report by the UN Watch exposed that more than 100 UNRWA employees posted content on social media that spreads hatred against Israel and Israelis, encourages anti-Semitism, and supports terrorism.

Police and Crime / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Police Arrest 8 in Connection with Jerusalem Shooting of 2 Arabs Near Emek Refaim Street

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The shooting and murder was part of a conflict between rival Arab clans, the Qeswani and Al-Qak families.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Jordan

For 2nd Time in Days, IDF Foils Weapons Smuggling from Jordan

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

IDF troops and police officers operating in the area arrested the two suspects and seized 11 different weapons, including eight handguns, two Kalashnikov assault rifles, and an M-16.

Israel / Turkey

Israel Dispatches Senior Diplomat to Help In Release of Couple Held Captive in Turkey

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israel has not out ruled at this stage the possibility that the arrest has a political background to it, with Turkey trying to leverage the incident for its diplomatic purposes.

Syria / Iran / Lebanon

Iran Buying Property at Strategic Locations in Syria to Create Bases & Land Bridge

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

For Iran, control of the Albukamal border crossing with Iraq and control of Damascus airport and its environs are necessary to create a land bridge between Iran and Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea.

Bedouin / News Briefs

Clash Between Bedouin Clans Ends with 19 Arrests

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Part of the violent clan war expanded to outside of Soroka hospital.

Israel / News Briefs / Turkey

PM Bennett: Israeli Couple Arrested in Turkey ‘Not Working on Behalf of Any Israeli Agency’

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The two were arrested a week ago after taking photos of Erdogan’s residence from the Çamlıca Tower in Istanbul.

Israel / The Environment / Weather

Extreme Dry Weather, Arson, Ignite Hundreds of Fires Countrywide

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Firefighters were rushed to deal with 411 fires, of which 212 were in open areas (52%).

IDF & Security / US / Photo of the Day

IDF Troops, US Marines Conclude 2 Weeks of Training in Israel

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

“The exercise was another step in a collaboration between the IDF and MARCENT under the CENTCOM,” the IDF stated.

US / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

5 Visiting Democratic Congressmen Meet with Head of the Binyamin Regional Council

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The congressmen had just visited with Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh.

Elections / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / European Union

EU Representative Pushes for PA Elections in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The PA and EU celebrated the inauguration of the new headquarters of the PA’s Central Elections Commission (CEC) in Ramallah.

The Courts / The Knesset

MK Haim Katz Indicted for Fraud, Will Only Pay a Fine

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

After waiving his parliamentary immunity, an indictment was filed against Member of Knesset (MK) Haim Katz.

Gaza / Hamas / The Courts / News Briefs / Europe

Czech Senate Calls to Investigate Hamas for Crimes Against Humanity

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Czech Senate officials have issued a call to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate the Hamas terror organization.

Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs

2 Suspects Indicted for Shooting at Senior Arab-Israeli Police Commander

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Police Commissioner Jamal Hakrush heads a special unit to fight crime in the Arab sector.

Israel / Travel / Coronavirus

New: Tourist Groups Can Enter Israel Without 3rd Vaccine

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

During the first seven days of their stay, the “unprotected” tourists in the group will perform a PCR test every 72 hours or present a negative result in an antigen test performed every 24 hours.

South America

Colombian President in Israel to Open Trade Office in Jerusalem, Promote Economic Ties

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Duque is accompanied by six ministers, including the ministers of defense, trade, health, agriculture, environment, and transportation, and is slated to meet with President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, and will participate in a number of economic events with an emphasis on increasing bilateral ties.

Police and Crime / Photo of the Day / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Jerusalem: 21 Arrested in Protests Over Death of Ahuvya Sandak in Police Chase

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The entrance to Jerusalem was stormy Saturday night when 21 demonstrators were arrested during protests following the death of Ahuvya Sandak when a police vehicle rammed the car he was in.

Jerusalem / Jordan

Exposed: Jordanian Association Collected NIS 2.9 M. for Renovation of Arab Homes in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Jordan’s Hayat FM radio, which sponsored the campaign and promoted it in the Arab media, said that the residents of the Old City “are the first line of defense for the Al-Aqsa Mosque.”

Israel / US / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

Haley, Pence, Warn Israel Not to Rely on Biden

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

“Make no mistake about it, President Joe Biden has turned his back on Israel,” Pence told the Republican Jewish Coalition over the weekend.

IDF & Security

Israel Deploys ‘Sky Dew’ Defense System Up North

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The system will operate at high altitudes, providing detection and early warning capabilities for threats emerging from the north.

IDF & Security / Business and Economy / Germany

Israeli Trophy Defense System Successfully Tested on German Tanks

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The system displayed a 90% interception rate, as well as accurate detection of the source of the fire, thus proving the success of integrating the system on the German tanks.

News Briefs / The Knesset

Knesset Begins Marathon Debate on State Budget; Votes Expected Late Wednesday

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Political pundits in Israel estimate that the Bennett coalition stands a chance at passing the budget in its final reading. The coalition has until November 14 to do so, or it falls by default.

Palestinian Authority / The Environment / Judea & Samaria

How the PA is Polluting Judea and Samaria

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The PA is the primary and almost sole environmental contaminator in Judea and Samaria in multiple facets.

Israel / Police and Crime

Eliezer Berland Arrested in 30-Year-Old Murder Case

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The total of suspects who have been arrested in the past two weeks in connection with the case is now nine.

Terrorism / Hamas / News Briefs / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Police Complaint Filed Against Islamist Org Tied to Ra’am Party Over Terror Related Offenses

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The complaint alleges connections between Aid 48 and Hamas, meeting between the association members and terrorist elements, and a violation of the Anti-Terrorism Law that explicitly prohibits the transfer of financial assistance or property to a declared terrorist organization.

Terrorism / IDF & Security

PA Arab Terrorist Arrested for Setting Sukkahs on Fire, Planning Serious Attacks

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Suleiman entered Israel in January 2020 with a humanitarian permit as an escort for his mother, he then stayed to commit his terror attacks.

Israel / Iran / News Briefs / Social Media / Cyber

After Israeli Push, Telegram Blocks Iranian Hackers

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Telegram blocked the Black Shadow groups, which hacked personal information from Israeli sites hosted on CyberServe servers.

US / Politics / Jerusalem

Report: Democratic Congressmen Working to Prevent Reopening of Consulate in Jerusalem to the Palestinian Authority

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

A number of Democratic representatives have stated that they intend to act in the coming days and raise the issue with Biden in a number of ways, imploring him to reconsider the decision.

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