For now, links to commentary from the Associated Press and Middle East Eye; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (MEDIA 8-11-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  GAZA and UKRAINE entries for today, so far, are HERE and HERE, or scroll up.) — MCM

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Journalist killing in Gaza sends a chilling message, by David Bauder | AP  Israel’s targeted killing of an Al Jazeera correspondent in Gaza over the weekend was noteworthy even for a conflict remarkably blood-soaked for journalists, leaving some experts to marvel that any news at all emerges from the territory. READ MORE . . .

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FROM AUG. 11  The brave MEE contributor who never lost hope, by Mera Aladam | Middle East Eye  Mohammed Qreiqeh was well-known for his eloquent way of speaking, a skill he displayed to the world on Sunday in a live TV report just moments before Israel killed him. READ MORE . . .

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