Links to two reports: from Reuters and the Associated Press, and to an article of commentary from Middle East Eye; other published material is accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (Scroll down for GAZA 2-4-26, and up or down for IRAN and MEDIA.) — MCM

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UAE plans compound for Palestinians in Israeli-held south Gaza, map shows. From Reuters. The United Arab Emirates has drafted plans to build a compound to house thousands of displaced Palestinians in a part of south Gaza under Israeli military control, according to a map seen by Reuters and people briefed on the plans. READ MORE . . .

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The Gaza ceasefire began months ago. Here’s why the fighting persists, by Sam Metz | AP  At least 556 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes since a U.S.-brokered truce came into effect in October, including 24 on Wednesday and 30 on Saturday, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Four Israeli soldiers have been killed in Gaza in the same period. READ MORE . . .  Click HERE for same AP report in Spanish, and HERE for others.

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The criminal elite exposed in the Epstein files are burying the truth, by Jonathan Cook | Middle East Eye  The mystery of how Jeffrey Epstein, a glorified accountant, financed his fantastically lavish lifestyle grows a little less mysterious with every fresh disclosure. The fingerprints of intelligence services — particularly Israel’s — are to be found in the latest dump of files. READ MORE . . .

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