Israel’s embassy in Egypt evacuated its staff’s families on the eve of Yom Kippur due to security concerns amid the ongoing violence in the Middle East. Several anti-Israel protests have been held in Cairo, and in other capitals around the world, since clashes that have killed at least 88 people broke out nearly two weeks ago.
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