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Israel has signed a $5.2 billion deal with Boeing to purchase more than two dozen advanced F-15 fighter jets, according to the country’s defense ministry. The deal is part of a U.S. aid package and includes an option for additional planes. The deal was finalized on Wednesday after negotiations between the Israeli Ministry of Defense and Boeing in collaboration with the Israeli Air Force. The procurement authorization was signed by Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir last month. Under the terms of the deal, Israel will receive 25 F-15IA aircraft equipped with the latest weapon systems, including Israel…