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From the Liveblog of
Saturday, July 27, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Netanyahu’s return flight moved up several hours after deadly Hezbollah rocket attack
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sits in the Watergate Hotel in Washington with his military secretary, Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman, to discuss the deadly Hezbollah rocket attack on Majdal Shams on July 27, 2024. (Prime Minister's Office)
Immediately after he was informed of the deadly rocket strike on Majdal Shams, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave instructions for his flight back to Israel from Washington to depart as early as possible, according to his office.
A member of Netanyahu’s entourage tells reporters the flight will depart from Washington at 6 p.m. local time (1 a.m. in Israel), after being initially scheduled for 11:00 p.m.
