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Okay. I kind of knew that. All right. And since it's the last day, we'll just ask one more time for support.

Okay. I kind of knew that. All right. And since it's the last day, we'll just ask one more time for support.

Okay. I kind of knew that. All right. And since it's the last day, we'll just ask one more time for support.

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Well, the last time this year.

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What will stop the war in Gaza and free the hostages held by Hamas?

What will stop the war in Gaza and free the hostages held by Hamas?

What will stop the war in Gaza and free the hostages held by Hamas?