First, a link to a commentary from the Associated Press; other published material is available by clicking on its name or initials. (Scroll down for IRAN 6-4-26.) — MCM

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FROM JUNE 5  U.S. military shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz, by Michelle L. Price | AP  CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisc. — The U.S. military said it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response. READ MORE . . .  Click HERE for same AP report in Spanish, and HERE for others.

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Links to reports from the Associated Press and Middle East Eye; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials. (Scroll down for GAZA, IRAN and UKRAINE, and for LEBANON 6-4-26.) — MCM

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Israel strikes southern Lebanon after evacuation warnings to several villages, by Fadi Tawil | AP  DIBBINE, Lebanon — Israel’s air force struck different parts of southern Lebanon today as the military issued evacuation warnings for nine villages, including one that has been spared much of the destruction and was sheltering thousands of people displaced by the three-month war. READ MORE . . .

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FROM JUNE 4  Hezbollah chief demands ‘comprehensive’ ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal. Middle East Eye. Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has demanded a comprehensive ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon, urging Lebanese authorities to abandon direct talks with Israel after a truce agreement was announced. READ MORE . . .

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Links to reports from the Associated Press and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on its name or initials. (Scroll up or down for LEBANON, IRAN and UKRAINE, and down for GAZA 6-4-26.) — MCM

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FROM JUNE 4  At least 10 killed in strikes on Gaza, hospitals say, by Wafaa Shurafa | AP  DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 10 Palestinians on Thursday, hospitals said, even as much of the world’s attention was focused on the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. READ MORE . . . Click HERE for same AP report in Spanish, and HERE for others.

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FROM JUNE 4  Does Israel still need U.S. support? Reported by Franco Ordoñez and Greg Myre | NPR  In recent years, Israel’s relationship with the U.S. has changed — not for the better, some analysts say. Now, new tensions have emerged between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Click HERE to listen and read.

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Links to two reports from National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on its name or initials. (Scroll up or down for LEBANON, GAZA and UKRAINE, and down for IRAN 6-4-26.) — MCM

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FROM JUNE 5  Republican lawmaker on why he voted to end the war in Iran. Reported by Tinbete Ermyas, Michelle Aslam, Ailsa Chang and Luke Garrett | NPR  Chang talks with Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick about his decision to join Democrats and three other Republicans to vote to end the war in Iran. Click HERE to listen and read. 

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FROM JUNE 4  Does Israel still need U.S. support? Reported by Franco Ordoñez and Greg Myre | NPR  In recent years, Israel’s relationship with the U.S. has changed — not for the better, some analysts say. Now, new tensions have emerged between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Click HERE to listen and read.

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A link to a commentary from Informed Comment; other published material is accessible by clicking on its name. (Scroll down for UKRAINE, LEBANON, IRAN and MEDIA, and for GAZA 6-3-26.) — MCM

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Could Israel’s wars throw the whole world into chaos? by Dan Steinbock | Informed Comment  SINGAPORE — Israel’s Obliteration Doctrine is a lethal mix of scorched earth policy, collective punishment and civilian victimization, coupled with massive indiscriminate bombardment and systematic use of artificial intelligence. READ MORE . . .

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Russia’s economic forum opens against backdrop of Ukrainian strikes. Reported by Charles Maynes and Leila Fadel | NPR  The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum — Russia’s answer to Davos — opens under the shadow of Ukrainian drone attacks and growing economic uncertainty. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

First, links to reports from the Associated Press and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials. (Scroll up for GAZA, UKRAINE, LEBANON and IRAN, and down for MEDIA 6-3-26.) — MCM

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FROM JUNE 3  Whither ‘60 Minutes’? As turmoil unspools in public, CBS News show’s ultimate health is debated, by Jocelyn Noveck | AP  NEW YORK — “This is ‘60 Minutes,’” Harry Reasoner announced on Sept. 24, 1968, introducing his new CBS News show alongside fellow correspondent Mike Wallace. “It’s kind of a magazine for television.” READ MORE . . .

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FROM JUNE 3   Former 60 Minutes correspondent doesn’t have much confidence in show’s future. Reported by Tyler Bartlam, Scott Detrow and Sarah Handel | NPR  Detrow talks with Steve Kroft about the firing of “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley. Kroft was a correspondent on the CBS show for 30 seasons. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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