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Highly Vaccinated Israel Is Seeing A Dramatic Surge In New COVID Cases. Here's Why

Medics in Jerusalem transfer a COVID-19 patient to Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem. Many hospitals in Israel are at full capacity following a sharp increase in coronavirus infections. Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Highly Vaccinated Israel Is Seeing A Dramatic Surge In New COVID Cases. Here's Why

What happened? Here are six lessons learned from Israel's experience — and one looming question for the future of the pandemic.

Highly Vaccinated Israel Is Seeing A Dramatic Surge In New COVID Cases. Here's Why

Medics in Jerusalem transfer a COVID-19 patient to Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem. Many hospitals in Israel are at full capacity following a sharp increase in coronavirus infections. Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Highly Vaccinated Israel Is Seeing A Dramatic Surge In New COVID Cases. Here's Why

Highly Vaccinated Israel Is Seeing A Dramatic Surge In New COVID Cases. Here's Why

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Texas Democrats Return Home To A New Battle: Redistricting

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Texas Democrats Return Home To A New Battle: Redistricting

Texas Democrats Return Home To A New Battle: Redistricting

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'It's Not Just Twerk Music': Podcast Traces The Complex History Of Reggaeton

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'It's Not Just Twerk Music': Podcast Traces The Complex History Of Reggaeton

'It's Not Just Twerk Music': Podcast Traces The Complex History Of Reggaeton

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The Afghan Army Collapsed In Days. Here Are The Reasons Why

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The Afghan Army Collapsed In Days. Here Are The Reasons Why

The Afghan Army Collapsed In Days. Here Are The Reasons Why

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Our Film Critic Explores Why The Harrowing Afghanistan Images May Feel Familiar

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Our Film Critic Explores Why The Harrowing Afghanistan Images May Feel Familiar

Our Film Critic Explores Why The Harrowing Afghanistan Images May Feel Familiar

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