First, a link to analysis from Consortium News. Next, links to reports from the Associated Press and National Public Radio. Then, via Consortium News, a link to reporting and commentary by an Australian observer. Other articles are accessible by clicking on the sources’ names or initials below. Finally for today, via Popular Resistance, an interview from Empire Files. (The UKRAINE entry for this date is HERE.) — MCM
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IDF knew real Hamas HQ while lying about al-Shifa, by Garth Porter | Consortium News Although corporate news media have made it clear they don’t buy the Israel Defense Forces claim that al-Shifa Hospital has been a cover for a Hamas command and control center and weapons armory, Western media have failed to report that the IDF and the Israeli government already knew when they launched their propaganda campaign about al-Shifa that Hamas had no military command and control facility hidden there because it had, , , READ MORE . . .
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Israel and Hamas begin cease-fire, setting stage for release of some hostages and more aid to Gaza, by Wafaa Shurafa, Bassem Miroue and Jack Jeffrey | AP DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — A four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas began today, allowing sorely needed aid to start flowing into Gaza and setting the stage for the release of dozens of hostages held by militants and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. There were no reports of fighting in the hours . . . READ MORE . . .
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Will the brokered cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas have lasting impact? A Martínez of NPR speaks with former U.S. intelligence officer Jonathan Panikoff about the role of Qatar in the Israel-Hamas hostage deal, and how it could impact future negotiations. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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The role that Qatar played in the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Reported by Lauren Hodges, Tinbete Ermyas and Ari Shapiro | NPR Bader Al-Saif, a history professor at Kuwait University, talks about the role that Qatar is playing as a broker in the deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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White House fears Gaza pause will let world see too much, by caitlinjohnstone.com.au / Consortium News The White House is worried that a brief pause in the Israeli massacre of civilians in Gaza will allow journalists to report the truth about the Israeli massacre of civilians in Gaza, because it will hurt the information interests of the U.S. and Israel. They are worried that the public will become more aware of facts and truth. Needless to say . . . READ MORE . . .
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The conversation Israel wants to silence. Abby Martin of Empire Files talks with Alana Hadid, part of the most well-known Palestinian family, joins Abby Martin about her family history, being constantly smeared by Israel, the unfolding genocide in Gaza and related topics. Click HERE for video of interview.