For today, links to three reports: from Reuters and the Cradle; others are accessible by clicking on their names below. (GAZA, WEST BANK and UKRAINE entries for this date are HERE, HERE and HERE. LEBANON 2-12-25 entry is HERE.) — MCM

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FROM FEB. 12  Israel has U.S. backing to stay in Lebanon beyond truce deadline, Israeli TV says. From Reuters. Israel’s public broadcaster said on Wednesday the U.S. had authorised a “long term” Israeli troop presence in southern Lebanon, after sources told Reuters Israel had sought an extension to a Feb. 18 deadline to withdraw its forces. READ MORE . . .  Click HERE for Feb. 12 report from the Cradle.

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FROM FEB. 12  Israel calls up reservists as fears for fragile Gaza ceasefire rise, by James Mackenzie, Jana Choukeir and Maha El Dahan | Reuters  Israel’s military has called up reservists in preparation for a possible resumption of fighting in Gaza if Hamas fails to meet a Saturday deadline to release more Israeli hostages and a nearly month-old ceasefire breaks down. READ MORE . . .