Reporter’s notebook: Hamas causes worst nightmare in Israel’s history
Twenty-one days have now gone by since Hamas terrorists launched their massive, horrific assault against Israel, changing my adopted country—and
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Larry Luxner is news editor of The Washington Diplomat and former editor of CubaNews. Born and raised in Miami and based in Bethesda, Md., since 1995, Larry has reported from every country in the Western Hemisphere. His specialty is Latin America and the Middle East, and he’s written more than 2,000 articles for publications ranging from National Journal to Saudi Aramco World. Larry also runs an Internet-based stock photo agency at www.luxner.com.
Author: Larry Luxner
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