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Iranian Missile Strike Shatters Purim Celebrations, Nine Dead

3/5/2026

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Times of Israel's Daily Briefing reports that an Iranian missile strike in Beit Shemesh killed nine people.
Sokol and Summers describe the community's shock and mourning, contrasting it with Purim celebrations where some synagogues ignored safety directives.
Sokol speculates on the potential impact of the conflict with Iran on Netanyahu's electoral prospects.
Summers reports on a street party in Jerusalem, where police maintained a relaxed approach despite recent violence.

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Times of Israel's Daily Briefing reports that an Iranian missile strike in Beit Shemesh killed nine people.
Sokol and Summers describe the community's shock and mourning, contrasting it with Purim celebrations where some synagogues ignored safety directives.
Sokol speculates on the potential impact of the conflict with Iran on Netanyahu's electoral prospects.
Summers reports on a street party in Jerusalem, where police maintained a relaxed approach despite recent violence.