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The battle between the state and its biggest city gets at one of the thorniest obstacles to solving the state’s housing problems.

Having two CEOs means boards can also solve thorny retention issues.

The announcements did not cover some thorny issues both sides have not reached a resolution on.

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And its success kicks up thornier questions for Netanyahu, a deeply unpopular leader with many Israelis and whose critics accuse of prolonging the war to guarantee his political survival at the expense of hostages’ lives.

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Check out The Moneyist’s private Facebook group, where members help answer life’s thorniest money issues.

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