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+## Version 2.18.0.0 2024-10-28
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+Compatible with OpenSearch 2.18.0
+
+### Maintenance
+* Increment version to 2.18.0-SNAPSHOT ([#957](https://github.com/opensearch-project/notifications/pull/957))
+* updated workflows to fix CIs ([#965](https://github.com/opensearch-project/notifications/pull/965))
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+### Documentation
+* Add 2.18.0 release notes ([#980](https://github.com/opensearch-project/notifications/pull/980))