Links to five reports and a commentary: from the Associated Press, Middle East Eye, and Middle East Monitor; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials. (Scroll up or down for today’s YEMEN, WEST BANK, IRAN, UKRAINE and COVID ETC., and down for GAZA 8-3-26.) — MCM
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Board of Peace caves to Netanyahu and rewrites Israeli withdrawal terms from Gaza. From Middle East Eye. The U.S.-backed Board of Peace has hardened the conditions for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza after its senior officials met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The board linked any Israeli withdrawal . . . READ MORE . . .
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Qatar urges pressure on Israel to implement Gaza ceasefire, says Hamas committed to roadmap. From Middle East Monitor. Qatar today called for pressure on Israel to implement its commitments under the Gaza ceasefire agreement, saying Hamas has fulfilled all obligations under the deal, Anadolu reports. READ MORE . . .
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FROM AUG. 3 Board of Peace envoy urges Netanyahu to halt attacks in Gaza: report. From Middle East Monitor. Board of Peace envoy Nickolay Mladenov on Monday urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt attacks in the Gaza Strip, according to Israeli media. READ MORE . . .
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Whose interests is the Board of Peace serving? by Ramona Wadi | Middle East Monitor The Board of Peace High Representative for Gaza Nickolay Mladenov once again altered his rhetoric after Hamas announced its agreement to disarm, which raised the ire of Israeli officials. US President Donald Trump announced a deal had been reached in which . . . READ MORE . . .