For now, links to reports from Reuters, the Associated Press, and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (UKRAINE entry for this date, is HERE., and a 9/11 TRUTH entry is HERE.) — MCM

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NEWER  Hamas delays hostage release, demands aid to northern Gaza, by Bassam Masoud and Maayan Lubell | Reuters  GAZA / JERUSALEM — The armed wing of Hamas said it had decided to delay today’s scheduled second round of hostage releases until Israel committed to allowing aid trucks to enter northern Gaza. Hamas’ al-Qassam Brigades said the hostage releases would be delayed if Israel did not adhere to the agreed terms for . . . READ MORE . . .

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On Day One of Gaza cease-fire, Hamas and Israel carry out first swap of hostages and prisoners, by Najib Jobain, Josef Federman and Jack Jeffrey | AP  RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Hamas on Friday released 24 hostages it held captive in Gaza for weeks, and Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison in the first stage of a swap under a four-day cease-fire that offered a small glimmer of relief to both sides. READ MORE . . .

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Hamas to free more hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Reported by Scott Simon and Brian Mann | NPR  Hamas freed hostages yesterday, and is set to free more today. Israel will release more Palestinian prisoners in exchange as the pause in fighting continues. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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Voices from Egypt weigh in on the Israel-Hamas war. Reported by Aya Batrawy | NPR  In Egypt, people who might look to the West for support or back the idea of peace in the region are in a tough position as death tolls in Gaza rise and the U.S. supports Israel. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.