For today, links to three reports: from the Associated Press, the Cradle, and Middle East Monitor; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (GAZA 7-15-25 entry is HERE, or scroll down.  SYRIA and UKRAINE entries for this date are HERE and HERE, or scroll up or down.) — MCM

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20 Palestinians killed at Gaza aid distribution site, says Israeli-backed aid group, by Melanie Lidman and Wafaa Shurafa | AP  TEL AVIV — Twenty Palestinians were killed today in the crush of a crowd at a food distribution site run by an Israeli-backed American organization in the Gaza Strip, the group said, the first time it has acknowledged deadly violence at its operations. The deaths came as Israeli strikes killed 41 others, including 11 children, according to hospital officials. READ MORE . . .

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Hamas steadfast on ‘humanitarian standards’ for Gaza aid as GHF death toll nears 900. From the Cradle. Hamas negotiators say they “remain firm” on upholding humanitarian standards for aid deliveries to Gaza in indirect talks with Israeli officials in Doha, as Tel Aviv insists on maintaining aid distribution under the control of the U.S.-funded Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. READ MORE . . .

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FROM JULY 15  Israeli army stole donkeys from Gaza; transported them to France. From Middle East Monitor. The Israeli army has reportedly stolen hundreds of donkeys from the besieged Gaza Strip, smuggled them to Israel, and transported them to France to prevent their use in reconstruction, Israeli Channel Kan reported. READ MORE . . .

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