18 months ago (natch) my family and I spent the most incredible two weeks exploring every part of Israel. We traveled from the North to the South and from the East to the West. After planning a huge Bat Mitzvah in New York, and this trip three days later, I was completely burnt out when we returned. Finally, I started writing a blog post about our experience and couldn’t stop because everything about this trip was just – perfect. I was overcome with the beauty of the country and this once-in-a-lifetime extraordinary adventure we experienced. Not surprisingly, the one blog post morphed into seven.

All seven were completed and I started publishing them at the end of September 2023. I posted my second one on October 6th, 2023. The next day Israel was brutally attacked. Much like all Jews across the world my heart broke and my tears couldn’t, wouldn’t, and haven’t stopped. It no longer felt appropriate to post about our perfect trip. Therefore, I waited hoping things would end quickly. 

Sadly, that was (and is) not the case. With October 7th’s anniversary approaching I’ve been thinking about our trip a lot. I’ve been thinking about how I asked my husband at the midpoint of our trip – in Tel Aviv – if he felt unsafe for one moment of our journey. He said no and as a first-time visitor, he was happy the media hype was not the reality.

Unfortunately, that narrative changed when this magical country was attacked only months later. I want to believe the hostages will come home safely. Until that happens, in the name of honoring those who haven’t come home yet and those who won’t return, I’m releasing these posts leading up to the first anniversary. I want to believe peaceful Israelis “will dance again“. Additionally, I want to believe families like ours will be able to take a trip like this again.

Please read these posts with that in your heart. Please also click on the links to the experiences and vendors and follow their social media accounts. My goal is creating a list for you of the best Israel has to offer so it’s there when you’re ready.

As you can imagine tourism has plummeted since the attacks. Many of these incredible businesses have suffered not only personally but professionally. They need all the help and support they can get. Read about them, help them (if you’re so inclined), and most importantly – visit them in person when you can. With so many kind, amazing volunteers heading over right now my hope is they’ll have time to take a cooking class, visit the dolphins, or experience the magic of Dig For A Day.

Shana Tova

North Israel Region For Families

Our trip goal was seeing this whole beautiful country from the very top – Kibbutz Misgav-Am to the very bottom – Eilat. I’m so happy to say that we succeeded! We should get a gold star!

Our North Israel tour began in Tel Aviv when our private tour guide and driver Ari Singer picked us up at our hotel. We worked together on an itinerary prior to our trip and hit all the places on the list. He even pointed out the northern most tip of Route 90 – the longest road in Israel – after pointing out the southern most post to us a few days prior in Eilat.

And away we go…

Caesarea

We started in Caesarea which I remembered so vividly from my last trip. The ruined Caesarea looked like my memory but Ari really brought the story and importance of this site to life. I loved walking around this beautiful seaside site once again.

My kids loved seeing the “bathroom” ruin and stopped to pose on the rocks where their ancestors powdered their noses. 

Safed/Tzvat/Zefat

We continued up to Tzvat – one of the most magical places I’ve ever visited. I remember so vividly the feeling of the city two decades ago and could not wait to go back. With that said, there is something very special in the air, in fact Tzvat has been considered a mystical place for centuries and its easy to see why.

Tzvat is an artist colony filled with unique hand-crafted stores and people who want to share their love and stories. It was as special as I remembered with the addition of so much more. I loved returning to two of my favorite stores – Leon Gallery and Safed Candles – and the incredible Ari Synagogue.

At night Tzvat becomes even more beautiful and the cobble stone streets are illuminated to another level of spirituality. We loved walking around and feeling the energy of the city after dark.

Tzvat was a great place to stay as a home base for exploring North Israel and the Golan Heights. Plus, it’s so special there I was happy to return each night and breathe in the feeling one more time. You must visit this beautiful city at least once in your lifetime, promise me you’ll go!

Touring North Israel

There is so much to see in North Israel. Additionally, there is so much interesting history, current conflicts, and excitement around every road. Speaking of roads, it’s also where route 90 begins, marked by a sign at the very top of the country. It was the perfect stop for a photo nerd like myself!

Hermon Stream Nature Reserve and Banias Waterfall Hike

I remembered the gorgeous Banias Waterfall hike in the Hermon Stream Nature Reserve and couldn’t wait to return with my family. This was a decent hike with lots of elevation and beautiful views. It was not only fun to see the mountains and flowers, but all the different indigenous fruit tress – olive, pomegranate, etc along the way. This is a famous hike, and it’s easy to see why, it is perfect!

Misgav Am Kibbutz

We traveled up north to the very tip of Israel and visited the northern most kibbutz, Misgav Am. From here you can see Lebanon, it’s literally right across the street. The barrier between the two countries is quite apparent and highlighted with barbed wire and security measures. But also, it’s only a stone’s throw away which was very intense. This was the first time our kids really understood the geography of the Middle East and how scary it is to look out the window and see your enemy. 

Ari arranged for us to meet an original Kibbutznik (someone who lives on the Kibbutz) to teach us about Misgav Am’s history. It was fascinating to hear a first-person perspective of what it’s like to live there especially through the years of unrest between Israel and Lebanon. But like many Israeli’s living on the front lines, he was happy and proud to be there.

The Galilee and Golan Heights

We really enjoyed driving through North Israel’s Galilee and Golan Heights regions. We loved having a private guide so we could quickly stop at important sites and then move on to the next one. This allowed us to fit everything in that we wanted to see.

Nimrod Fortress

The incredibly well-preserved Nimrod Fortress sits atop Mount Hermon and overlooks the Golan Heights. The view is incredible and there are lots of secret corridors to interest kids. As an added bonus, it’s a very short walk from the parking lot making it a great place to make a quick stop. 

Mt Avital – Mt Bental Nature Reserve

This beautiful lookout is actually two craters formed from a single (now dormant) volcano. It not only offers stunning views but quirky public art sculptures. We loved learning the historical significance of this spot as well as taking fun pictures of their multi directional sign, former bunkers, and art. Standing here you get another scary dose of North Israel geography as you stare right into Syria. It was a great place to make a quick stop.

Keshet Cave

The naturally formed Keshet Cave – a narrow rock arch in the Western Galilee – is a beautiful, peaceful site. Keshet Cave gets it’s name from the collapsed karst cave that once stood there and is now a picturesque Northern Israeli observation point. You can hike there or better yet off road directly to it for a quick photo op!

Rosh HaNikra

Rosh HaNikra was one of my favorite sites from my first Israel trip. Its uniqueness stood out and I couldn’t wait to return with my family once again. Rosh HaNikra is located in the most northwest corner of Israel. It’s the only place in Israel where the sea meets the mountains creating a beautiful, natural, unique landscape.

I loved the view of the sea from the entrance, I loved the cable car you take to and from the site, and I loved the natural rock formations. But even more – I loved the clear, gorgeous aqua colored water in the grottos which I remembered for twenty years!

However, I didn’t remember the super interesting history of the train tunnels or how it used to offer a route from Jerusalem to Beirut! Rosh HaNikra was just as perfect as in my memories and I got the same thrill visiting it again.

Haifa

While we did not have a lot of time to experience Haifa, we did a quick driving tour on our way down south to the airport. We peeked through the bars of the Baha’i Gardens, saw the bay, and got a feel for the third largest city in Israel. 

The Matmon Israel Parks Pass

Most historic sites throughout the country are located in national parks with entry fees. After much research I found the National Parks and Nature Reserve’s Israel Pass. Funny enough, the one year unlimited Matmon pass turned out to be the most cost effective option for our family of five despite only being in Israel for two weeks! You can buy the pass online or onsite at some Israeli hotels. I opted to purchase it in advance which gave me a QR code. This granted us immediate access to all parks on our itinerary upon arrival. I liked buying this unlimited access pass because it took the pressure off debating if the entry fee was worth it for a quick stop.

Food and Accommodations In The North Israel Region

We had great luck with food and accommodations on this short 48-hour adventure. Additionally, enjoyed our meals at Brisket and Lahuhe Original Yemenite Food Bar. We also LOVED our cooking class and dinner at GalilEat and staying at Maim Haim Suites Tzvat.

North Israel Region Conclusion

I hope this family-friendly North Israel Region post helps you plan the perfect family-friendly Israel trip. But there’s so much more! Please look at our full Israel itinerary and other Israel posts: Know Before You Go, Jerusalem, Israel’s Central and Southern Regions, Tel Aviv, Israeli Accommodations, and Israeli Food. Each post aims to help mesh history, culture, nature, adventure, education, and fun into the ideal Israel tour. So, start packing your bags and get ready to embark on the journey of a lifetime!

_{*I put together our Israel itinerary and then reached out to business owners to work together. All opinions above are my own. No compensation was received for my opinions. In some cases, a discount or hosted experience was provided in exchange for my honest review.*}

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18 months ago (natch) my family and I spent the most incredible two weeks exploring every part of Israel. We traveled from the North to the South and from the East to the West. After planning a huge Bat Mitzvah in New York, and this trip three days later, I was completely burnt out when we returned. Finally, I started writing a blog post about our experience and couldn’t stop because everything about this trip was just – perfect. I was overcome with the beauty of the country and this once-in-a-lifetime extraordinary adventure we experienced. Not surprisingly, the one blog post morphed into seven. 

All seven were completed and I started publishing them at the end of September 2023. I posted my second one on October 6th, 2023. The next day Israel was brutally attacked. Much like all Jews across the world my heart broke and my tears couldn’t, wouldn’t, and haven’t stopped. It no longer felt appropriate to post about our perfect trip. Therefore, I waited hoping things would end quickly.

Sadly, that was (and is) not the case. With October 7th’s anniversary approaching I’ve been thinking about our trip a lot. I’ve been thinking about how I asked my husband at the midpoint of our trip – in Tel Aviv – if he felt unsafe for one moment of our journey. He said no and as a first-time visitor, he was happy the media hype was not the reality.

Unfortunately, that narrative changed when this magical country was attacked only months later. I want to believe the hostages will come home safely. Until that happens, in the name of honoring those who haven’t come home yet and those who won’t return, I’m releasing these posts leading up to the first anniversary. I want to believe peaceful Israelis “will dance again“. Additionally, I want to believe families like ours will be able to take a trip like this again.

Please read these posts with that in your heart. Please also click on the links to the experiences and vendors and follow their social media accounts. My goal is creating a list for you of the best Israel has to offer so it’s there when you’re ready.

As you can imagine tourism has plummeted since the attacks. Many of these incredible businesses have suffered not only personally but professionally. They need all the help and support they can get. Read about them, help them (if you’re so inclined), and most importantly – visit them in person when you can. With so many kind, amazing volunteers heading over right now my hope is they’ll have time to take a cooking class, visit the dolphins, or experience the magic of Dig For A Day.

Shana Tova

Beloved Family Friendly Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv is a vibe. Tel Aviv is the ice cream scoop on top of the cone of Israel. It’s fun, colorful, cool, and ready to party.

It’s a city made for sitting and absorbing and exactly as I remembered – cosmopolitan, gorgeous, on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, and looking for a good time. It’s also an interesting juxtaposition to Jerusalem – especially if you’re in each city for a Shabbat!

We arrived in Tel Aviv in the middle of the night from Eilat and checked into Abraham Tel Aviv. We were elated to find a duplex family room with bunk beds! What a way to start our family friendly Tel Aviv weekend! The next two days consisted of fun tours, a very special family reunion, the most delicious food, and creating souvenirs to bring home.

And away we go…

Grafitiyul 

As an avid street art and graffiti chaser, Tel Aviv was like the mother ship. During the 2020 “time of zooms,” I watched a graffiti walking tour of Tel Aviv and immediately fell in love with the company Grafitiyul. Naturally, I reached out to them and said the moment we get to Tel Aviv (in three years) I want to take their tour. I couldn’t believe this moment was about to unfold.

We arrived at our Tel Aviv Graffiti Tour and Workshop rearing to go! We walked around the Florentine neighborhood absorbing the murals, learning secret artist nods and stories, and ended up back at the Grafitiyul studio to create some graffiti art of our own! But wait – it gets even better.

Their work space is exactly what you’d imagine a graffiti studio to look like with muraled walls and shelves of record albums. However, she revealed the record albums were broken and Grifitiyul recycles them into canvases for their workshop guests! We were making art by reusing art… my mind exploded. Our tour guide told us to pick a record, some stencils, a few colors from their rainbow of spray paint cans, and go to town. It was a dream come true! Our creations looked amazing, dried quickly, and we exited the studio with the coolest, most unique Tel Aviv souvenirs. Plus – how often do you see graffiti that says “Mazel Tov”! We loved every part of this interactive tour and workshop so much. 

Abraham’s Complimentary Jaffa Walking Tour! 

In addition to everything wonderful and amazing I can say about Abraham properties, I’ll add that each also offers a free city walking tour! Of course, since we didn’t want to look a gift horse in the mouth we had a low bar. However – like everything else Abraham, we loved it!

We hit all the important spots in Jaffa plus our tour guide was funny, informative, patient, and led us around easily. I’m so glad we did this and would highly recommend it.

Family Friendly Food and Accommodations In Tel Aviv, Israel

We had great luck with food and accommodations during our stay in Tel Aviv. As a cosmopolitan city you can imagine how many restaurants exist. With that said some restaurants are closed on Shabbat so make sure to check in advance. Additionally, some fill up quickly so if you’re aiming for a specific restaurant make a reservation. Two of our favorites were: HaShomer and Alma Beach.

Day Trips From Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv is a great gateway for day trips up the coast to the Northern Region or south to the Central and Southern Regions. Some of our favorites were Ein Gedi, Masada, The Dead Sea, Caliber 3 Gush Etzion, Dig For A Day, and Caeserea. 

Family Friendly Tel Aviv Conclusion

I hope this family friendly Tel Aviv post helps you plan the perfect Israel trip. But there’s so much more! Please look at our full Israel itinerary and other Israel posts: Know Before You Go, Jerusalem, Israel’s Central and South Regions, North Israel and The Golan Heights, Israeli Accommodations, and Israeli Food. Each post aims to help mesh history, culture, nature, adventure, education, and fun into the ideal Israel tour. So, start packing your bags and get ready to embark on the journey of a lifetime!

_{*I put together our Israel itinerary and then reached out to business owners to work together. All opinions above are my own. No compensation was received for my opinions. In some cases, a discount or hosted experience was provided in exchange for my honest review.*}

For more unique family trips click here!

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Real Mom Life, Family Travel & Everyday Chaos

Thanks for stopping by The Mint Chip Mama – your go-to source for family travel tips, real parenting moments, lifestyle hacks, and everything in between. This is where motherhood gets messy, magical, and served with a scoop of mint chip ice cream. From unforgettable family adventures to food finds, beauty faves, and honest takes on women’s health, I cover it all with humor, heart, and a sprinkle of sass.

Hooked already? Good news—there’s even more amazing content ahead! Find us on a podcast, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Amazon, TikTok, and YouTube for daily inspiration, mom truths, and parenting laughs.

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Love to Travel? So Do We!

Explore detailed family travel guides and itineraries from destinations including: Arizona, Boston, Long Island, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Iceland and Israel! Whether you’re planning your next adventure or just dreaming, I’ve got tips and recommendations for unforgettable, family-friendly vacations.

Feeling Nostalgic?

Check out these classic family movies from the ‘80s and ‘90s — perfect for cozy nights and sharing the timeless favorites you grew up loving with your kids!

📍Follow @themintchipmama on Instagram for real-life moments, parenting fun, perimenopause talk, beauty tips, food finds, and more.

Every click on one of The Mint Chip Mama’s affiliate links helps support this blog (and my serious taco habit). Accordingly, yes, I earn a small commission – just enough to cover that extra guac. 🌮💸

18 months ago (natch) my family and I spent the most incredible two weeks exploring every part of Israel. We traveled from the North to the South and from the East to the West. After planning a huge Bat Mitzvah in New York, and this trip three days later, I was completely burnt out when we returned. Finally, I started writing a blog post about our experience and couldn’t stop because everything about this trip was just – perfect. I was overcome with the beauty of the country and this once-in-a-lifetime extraordinary adventure we experienced. Not surprisingly, the one blog post morphed into seven.

All seven were completed and I started publishing them at the end of September 2023. I posted my second one on October 6th, 2023. The next day Israel was brutally attacked. Much like all Jews across the world my heart broke and my tears couldn’t, wouldn’t, and haven’t stopped. It no longer felt appropriate to post about our perfect trip. Therefore, I waited hoping things would end quickly. 

Sadly, that was (and is) not the case. With October 7th’s anniversary approaching I’ve been thinking about our trip a lot. I’ve been thinking about how I asked my husband at the midpoint of our trip – in Tel Aviv – if he felt unsafe for one moment of our journey. He said no and as a first-time visitor, he was happy the media hype was not the reality.

Unfortunately, that narrative changed when this magical country was attacked only months later. I want to believe the hostages will come home safely. Until that happens, in the name of honoring those who haven’t come home yet and those who won’t return, I’m releasing these posts leading up to the first anniversary. I want to believe peaceful Israelis “will dance again“. Additionally, I want to believe families like ours will be able to take a trip like this again.

Please read these posts with that in your heart. Please also click on the links to the experiences and vendors and follow their social media accounts. My goal is creating a list for you of the best Israel has to offer so it’s there when you’re ready.

As you can imagine tourism has plummeted since the attacks. Many of these incredible businesses have suffered not only personally but professionally. They need all the help and support they can get. Read about them, help them (if you’re so inclined), and most importantly – visit them in person when you can. With so many kind, amazing volunteers heading over right now my hope is they’ll have time to take a cooking class, visit the dolphins, or experience the magic of Dig For A Day.

Shana Tova

South Israel District – a huge area to explore with fun galore!

This article outlines the route we took to Central Israel and South Israel after five nights in Jerusalem. We visited a few amazing experiences on the way – with an overnight stop to star gaze and glamp in Mitzpe Ramon.

Next, we stayed in Eilat for a night before venturing to Petra the next morning. Since this was my third trip to Israel I was really excited to visit this fabled place… from Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade. After Petra we headed north to Tel Aviv for the second week of our adventure to begin!

And away we go…

Caliber 3 Gush Etzion

My kids were dying to visit Caliber 3 for their counter-terrorism training experience. During our two-hour IDF Shooting Adventure we learned different ways to be vigilant to terrorism from retired IDF officers. Every aspect of this training was a new experience for us and very exciting (and quite honestly, very scary). My kids loved it. Caliber 3 Gush Etzion is an easy day trip from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv and a perfect stop on your way South to the Central or Southern Regions of Israel. 

Dig For A Day

I know I keep saying everything was the best, but the truth is the BEST of the best was Dig For A Day. This was one of the – if not THE – highlights of our trip. Dig For A Day gives you the gift of being a one-day archaeologist on-site at their active archaeological dig. Quite simply, it was incredible. We descended into a cave that was partially excavated and dug until we found bones (!), jaws (!), tiles (!), and even stairs (!) from the time of Chanukah (roughly 8^th century BCE).

Next, we brought up our excavated buckets and sifted through them to reveal even more treasures of history. Our exceptional guide told us that artifacts found – by people like us (!) – have been used to recreate historical objects that ended up on display in museums around the world. After we wrapped our heads around this awesome concept, we toured a fully excavated underground cave used as an oil press and pigeon “farm”. The experience just kept getting cooler and cooler!

This was by far one of the most incredible places I’ve ever been in my life. These caves – all hidden under the land in Beit Guvrin National Park – were jaw dropping. Additionally, UNESCO agrees! Beit Guvrin National Park is recognized as a World Heritage Site.

Cave of the Patriarchs

This important religious tomb – and its current structure built by King Herod – has existed since Biblical times. It’s believed Abraham bought this land to bury Sarah. Additionally, it’s believed that Abraham, Isaac and Rebecca, and Jacob and Leah are all buried here as well. Some scholars posit Adam and Eve were also buried here as its location may have been the entrance to the Garden of Eden. Droves of people come here to pray and connect spiritually with our Patriarchs and Matriarchs. It’s one of the holiest sites in Judaism.

Mitzpe Ramon – Welcome To South District Of Israel!

Two things on my “must” list for this trip were star gazing and eating an authentic Bedouin meal. My daughter’s Bat Mitzvah theme was space, and she loves all things astronomy. With that said, we couldn’t wait to get to Mitzpe Ramon the First International Dark Sky Place In The Mideast to check it all out!

Astronomy Israel

When you’re in a crater – in one of the darkest places on Earth – you can imagine how good the star gazing is each night (vs in New York where it’s filled with light pollution). Since we wanted to continue the space theme of my daughter’s Bat Mitzvah this activity was both a must and on brand. We met Ira from Astronomy Israel Star Gazing and followed him to his seated area inside the Ramon Crater. He then guided us through the night sky by the naked eye and using huge telescopes. Since I never took my eyes off the sky I saw a meteor shoot across! It was so cool. We loved this experience and would highly recommend it. Additionally, next time I’d listen to Ira and wear a base layer since it was February and freezing… but that was a small price to pay.

Eilat: The Southern Most Part Of South Israel

Eilat is a beautiful seaside southern Israeli city. This is a destination to relax, not to sightsee. It was so pretty and with the best vibe. Not only did we have a wonderful day and night there, but the hotel – Abraham Eilat – was our favorite and the activities were awesome.

Dolphin Reef Eilat

Our first and third (yes we liked it so much we went back!) Eilat activity was the gorgeous ecological site Dolphin Reef Eilat. This place was heaven and what I see when I close my eyes and picture something peaceful. It was an oasis, beyond special, and one that evoked the feeling of traveling to another time. It felt part Robinson Crusoe and part Swiss Family Robinson.

Dolphin Reef Eilat has a few parts to her beauty. One area boasts a multi-level tree house with lots of lounge areas, vantage points, a restaurant, and an 18+ area for some quiet.  Another area offers a secluded beachfront with palm trees, shops, restaurants, art areas, and even some peacocks to greet you. But my favorite area – the pièce de résistance – presents you with a floating circular wooden pier. This hovering pier allows you to walk over the Red Sea and observe dolphins in their natural habitat.

Because the dolphins come and go as they please you never know when they’ll arrive! This results in a relaxing, exciting, and very beautiful experience. One I didn’t want to leave. In fact, I loved it so much that we returned after our camel ride to see the sunset over Jordan’s mountains across the way.

Eilat Camel Ranch

My middle son’s only trip request was a camel ride. Since I strive for authenticity I refused to bow to a “gas station” camel. I wanted the OG experience with a full hump parade. After much research, we decided on Camel Ranch Eilat. Our family camel ride was an hour and a half and split between a desert tour through Eilat Mountain Reserve and a freshly made snack.

Upon returning to the Ranch our tour guide brought us to their Bedouin tent and made us fresh pita. He also served labena cheese, olives, and their unique tea brewed from desert plants. It was the perfect camel riding experience. I loved everything about this place and our tour. Additionally, they offer more adventure options like ATV tours and a full ropes course experience. Plus – as an added bonus – we went on a Wednesday!

Petra – An Easy Day Trip From Eilat

Ever since Indiana Jones bowed as a penitent man inside Petra‘s Treasury I’ve wanted to see it for myself. Petra is an easy day trip from Eilat and super unique. The façade – carved into the side of a Nabatean Kingdom mountain – is a forty-minute walk (through gorgeous carved stones ) from the entrance. As you approach this lost city and it unfolds before you it’s evident why UNESCO declared it a World Heritage site. 

Food and Accommodations In South Israel

We had great luck with food and accommodations on this short 48-hour adventure (more on both in our Israeli Food post and our Israel Accommodations post). In Mitzpe Ramon we loved the authentic Bedouin dining experience with Land of Tents and the super cool glamping experience at Silent Arrow Desert Lodge. In Eilat we loved our dinner at Varkada and the GORGEOUS, made-for-families Abraham Eilat which had the coolest decor I’ve ever seen!

South Israel Conclusion

I hope this South Israel post helps you plan the perfect family-friendly Israel trip to this region. But there’s so much more! Please look at our full Israel itinerary and other Israel posts: Know Before You Go, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, North Israel and The Golan Heights, Israeli Accommodations, and Israeli Food. Each post aims to help mesh history, culture, nature, adventure, education, and fun into the ideal Israel tour. So, start packing your bags and get ready to embark on the journey of a lifetime!

_{*I put together our Israel itinerary and then reached out to business owners to work together. All opinions above are my own. No compensation was received for my opinions. In some cases, a discount or hosted experience was provided in exchange for my honest review.*}

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