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Lebanese border as hostages, before being killed by Israeli troops in a shootout. One woman died after jumping from a window trying to escape from the terrorists. Two other guests were injured in falls, and an Israeli
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Lebanon. The United States condemned the attack, stating that "There can be no justification of such acts which result in the death and injury of innocent persons. We extend our sympathy to the victims and their families."
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385:and the
62:Shootout
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37:Location
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343:Ma'alot
76:Injured
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349:Attack
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68:Deaths
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