First, links to reports from National Public Radio and the Cradle; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials as highlighted. (Scroll down for LEBANON 4-2-26, and up or down for this date’s IRAN and SYRIA so far.) — MCM

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FROM APRIL 5  In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel. Some say they’re targeted. Reported by Lauren Frayer, Jawad Rizkallah and Claire Harbage | NPR  BEIRUT — Lebanon’s government says at least 54 health workers are among more than 1,400 people killed by Israel during the current invasion. Some human rights groups say first responders are being targeted — something Israel denies. Click HERE to listen and read.

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FROM APRIL 5  Israel considering ‘unprecedented’ partnership with Syria against Hezbollah: report. From the Cradle. The Syrian Army, led by former ISIS commander Ahmad al-Sharaa, may become a “partner” with Israel to fight Hezbollah in Lebanon, now that the Israeli army has failed to accomplish its goal of occupying all of south Lebanon on its own, Israeli newspaper Maariv reported on Saturday. READ MORE . . .

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