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Sean Holstege, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
Since the October 7 attacks, Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza has received the bulk of the world’s attention — but now, the focus has turned north, as Israel has launched a series of ferocious attacks aimed at decapitating Iran’s much stronger proxy in Lebanon, Hezbollah.
—The Editors, National Review, 25 Sep. 2024
Charlie, a big-eared white and brown bunny, was found with his head decapitated and lying about a foot away from his body, which had been moved into the pen.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
Their principle ally in the region, Hezbollah, has been decapitated and its own offensive capability is greatly limited.
—CBS News, 6 Oct. 2024
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Sean Holstege, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
Since the October 7 attacks, Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza has received the bulk of the world’s attention — but now, the focus has turned north, as Israel has launched a series of ferocious attacks aimed at decapitating Iran’s much stronger proxy in Lebanon, Hezbollah.
—The Editors, National Review, 25 Sep. 2024
Charlie, a big-eared white and brown bunny, was found with his head decapitated and lying about a foot away from his body, which had been moved into the pen.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
Their principle ally in the region, Hezbollah, has been decapitated and its own offensive capability is greatly limited.
—CBS News, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Decapitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decapitate. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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