First, links to reports from Reuters, Agence France-Presse, the Associated Press, National Public Radio and, via Popular Resistance, Orinoco Tribune; others are accessible by clicking on their initials below. Next, links to video commentary via ScheerPost by a Canadian psychotherapist and author, and via her website to a commentary by an Australian observer. Finally for today, a link to a video recording of an interview with the psychotherapist about his latest book. (UKRAINE entry for this date is HERE.)  — MCM 

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NEWER  Reported killing in Gaza refugee camp casts shadow on third day of truce, by Nidal Al-Mughrabi and Maayan Lubell | Reuters  GAZA / JERUSALEM — A Palestinian farmer was killed and another injured today after they were targeted by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip’s Maghazi refugee camp, the Palestinian Red Crescent said, underlining the fragility of the truce between Israel and Hamas fighters. There were fears the killing could jeopardise the third phase of plans . . . READ MORE . . .

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NEWER  Hamas military wing confirms northern brigade commander, 3 other leaders dead. From AFP.  Hamas’s military wing said today that the commander of its northern brigade, Ahmed Al-Ghandour, and three other senior leaders had been killed during Israel’s offensive against the Islamist movement. In a statement, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades said . . . READ MORE . . .

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NEWER  Fragile Gaza truce is back on track after an hourslong delay in a hostage-for-prisoner swap, by Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy | AP  DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — The tense cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be back on track early today after the release of a second group of militant-held hostages and Palestinians from Israeli prisons. In a separate development, Hamas announced today that one of its top commanders had been killed, without saying when or how. The exchange . . . READ MORE . . .

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Hamas praises contributions of China, Russia, and Arab countries in truce. From Orinoco Tribune. The political leader of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, highlighted the efforts of several Arab countries, as well as Russia and China, behind the truce in Gaza Strip. He also thanked Egypt and Qatar for . . . READ MORE . . .

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Hamas to release a third group of hostages in exchange of Palestinian prisoners. Reported by Sarah McCammon and Greg Myre (before development reported above) | NPR  We bring you the latest on the internationally-brokered deal between Hamas and Israel that includes exchanging Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners and allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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Gabor Maté on trauma, authenticity, and Israel’s war on Palestine.scheerpost.com From introduction: “During his recent visit to Robert Scheer’s USC class, Gabor Maté relates the most prominent themes of his work and recent book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture, to the mass killings of Palestinians that have proceeded the Oct. 7 Al Asqa Flood. In a conversation that ranges from the systemic successes of mass indoctrination and self-censorship to the childhood roots of these cultural pathologies, Maté delivers . . .” Click HERE to watch and listen.

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Israel has damaged Israel’s reputation far worse than its enemies ever have, by Caitlin Johnstone | caitlinjohnstone.com.au  Israel raging at Hamas for killing Israelis is like a man raging at his shadow for darkening his floor. It’s maddening to see grown adults acting like Hamas are these foreign invaders who attacked Israelis out of the blue because of a hatred for Jewish people, like they’re . . . READ MORE . . .

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Gabor Maté on his book The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture. Robert Scheer of Scheer Intelligence interviews Maté after reading the book. Click HERE to watch and listen.

For today, links to reports from Reuters, Tass and, via ScheerPost, Antiwar.com; others are accessible by clicking on its name below. (GAZA entry for this date is HERE.) — MCM

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Ukraine says it downs 8 Russian drones in overnight attack. From Reuters. KYIV — The Ukrainian military destroyed eight of nine attack drones launched overnight by Russia, the air force said today. The attack, which . . . READ MORE . . .

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Russia says it thwarted Ukrainian drone and missile attack. From Reuters.  MOSCOW — Russia thwarted a Ukrainian attack on Russian regions involving at least 24 drones and two missiles, the Russian defence ministry said today. The ministry said that Ukrainian drones were shot down over Moscow, Tula, Kaluga, Smolensk and Bryansk. It also . . . READ MORE . . .

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NEWER  Twenty-four Ukrainian drones destroyed up to now – Russian Defense Ministry. From Tass. MOSCOW — The Russian Air Defense means destroyed four more Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over Bryansk, Smolensk and Tula Regions, bringing the number of drones downed today to 24, the Defense Ministry said. “On November 26, at about . . . READ MORE . . .

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Ukrainian official confirms Russia was ready to end war in March 2022 if Kyiv agreed to neutrality, by Kyle Anzalone | Antiwar.com / ScheerPost  David Arakhamia, a high-ranking member of Volodymyr Zelensky’s Servant of the People political party, said that Kyiv could have ended the war with Russia after a month if it agreed not to join NATO. The official said that Moscow was not concerned about other issues, such as “denazification,” but only wanted Kyiv to agree to neutrality. In an interview . . . READ MORE . . .

First, a link to Associated Press report of an event on Nov. 24. Next, via Facebook, two photos taken there, with caption by Facebook friend. Then, a link to Bleacher Report article of another event, 75 days ago, with video. Finally, a link to a Wikipedia bio. (GAZA and UKRAINE entries for this date are HERE and HERE.) — MCM

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Hill’s special TD catch and Holland’s 99-yard INT return lead Dolphins past Jets 34-13. From AP. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Tyreek Hill got into the end zone, found his new wife in the stands and tossed her the ball for a special celebration. The game got even better for the newlywed Hill and the Miami Dolphins from there. Jevon Holland returned an intercepted first-half Hail Mary attempt 99 yards for a score, Raheem Mostert ran for two touchdowns, and the Dolphins cruised . . . READ MORE . . .

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Confirmed, this is happening right now [afternoon of Nov. 24], as we speak!! If you’re in the NYC area, especially near MetLife stadium, please look up to catch it flying, take pics and videos and send them to me or post them below! [Lower photo of two photos was a Comment.]

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Video: Jets’ Aaron Rodgers enters field with American flag on 9/11 anniversary, by Francisco Rosa | Bleacher Report (Sept. 11, 2023) As if his New York Jets [debut] wasn’t already drenched in excitement and anticipation, Aaron Rodgers endeared himself even more to a sold out crowd at MetLife Stadium by running on to the field . . . Click HERE for article and brief video.

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Aaron Rogers. From Wikipedia. Making his Jets debut in Week 1 on Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Rodgers injured his left ankle on just his fourth offensive snap after . . . READ MORE . . .

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.

For now, links to reports from the Associated Press, Agence France-Presse, and Tass, followed by a link to analysis from the Berkshire Eagle; other articles are accessible by clicking on their sources’ names or initials below. (GAZA entry for this date is HERE, and a 9/11 TRUTH entry is HERE.) — MCM

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Ukraine’s military says Russia has launched its largest drone attack since the start of the invasion, by Samya Kullab | AP  KYIV — Russia this morning launched its most intense drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion in 2022, targeting the capital city for over six hours, military officials said, asserting that Kyiv was the main target and that 74 of the 75 Iranian-made Shahed drones launched were destroyed by air defenses. READ MORE . . .

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Ukraine says Kyiv hit by ‘most massive’ drone attack since war began. From AFP. Ukraine said today it had downed 71 Russian attack drones overnight, in what Kyiv authorities said was the biggest attack on the capital since the start of the invasion. The Ukrainian army said the majority of the Iranian-made Shahed drones were downed over the capital, Kyiv, causing . . . READ MORE . . .

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Russian forces thwart two Ukrainian attacks in Zaporozhye – top brass. From Tass. MOSCOW — Russia’s Armed Forces have repelled two attacks by Ukrainian assault brigades to the north of the Novoprokopovka village in the Zaporozhye Region with the adversary losing over 40 troops and two tanks, the Russian Defense Ministry said. Also . . . READ MORE . . .

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French foreign minister says China’s cooperation is vital in ending Russia-Ukraine war, by Ken Moritsugu | AP  BEIJING — French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said Friday that China’s cooperation is vital on an issue that has divided it and much of Europe: ending the war in Ukraine. She encouraged China to continue working on its Ukrainian peace proposal while also ensuring that . . . READ MORE . . .

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Kyiv says 13,500 Ukrainians returned via Russia route. From AFP. Kyiv said on Friday more than 13,000 Ukrainians had returned to the country via the only working border crossing with Russia since it opened in the summer. Thousands of Ukrainians have fled almost two years of brutal fighting by traveling to Russian territory but have slowly begun returning since Moscow opened . . . READ MORE . . .

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Amid staggering losses in Ukraine, Russian support cracks, as Putin resorts to WWII tactics, by James Brooke | The Berkshire Eagle  Despite strict press censorship and jail terms for people who protest the war, Russian public opinion seems to be souring on the war. Two different polling groups, Levada and Russian Field, found that half the respondents said Russia should . . . READ MORE . . .

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. 

For now, links to reports from Agence France-Presse, the Associated Press, the Kyiv Post, the Kyiv Independent, and Tass; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (The GAZA entry for this date is HERE.) — MCM

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Russia attacking Avdiivka ‘from all directions,’ says Kyiv. From AFP. A third wave of Russian forces is attacking the eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka and systematically shelling the center of the industrial hub, its Ukrainian head said today. The nearly-encircled town near the Russian-held regional stronghold of Donetsk . . . READ MORE . . .

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Ukraine aims a major drone attack at Crimea as Russia tries to capture a destroyed eastern city, by Illia Novikov | AP  KYIV — Ukraine launched one of the biggest drone attacks on the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula since the full-scale war that started with Russia’s invasion 21 months ago, Russian officials said today. At the same time, Ukrainian officials reported that the Kremlin’s forces escalated their weekslong and costly . . . READ MORE . . .

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Russia planning ‘war crime,’ will deport Ukrainians without Kremlin passports from occupied territories on Jan.1, by Kateryna Zakharchenko | Kyiv Post  Kremlin authorities are reportedly planning to deport all Ukrainians in occupied areas of the country who have not taken Russian citizenship on Jan. 1, declaring them “foreigners” in what experts have said will constitute a “war crime.” According to Ivan Fedorov, the head of occupied Melitopol in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukrainians will need . . . READ MORE . . .

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Russia shells 8 communities in Sumy Oblast, by Olena Goncharova | The Kyiv Independent  Russian forces shelled eight communities in Sumy Oblast on Nov. 23, firing 18 times over the course of the day, the Sumy Oblast military administration reported. The Russian military targeted Krasnopillia, Bilopillia, Myropillia, Khotin, Yunakivka, Velyka Pysarivka, Shalyhyne, and Znob-Novhorodske. No casualties or damage to civilian infrastructure . . . READ MORE . . .

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Ukrainian troops shell DPR 26 times in past day, one injured. From Tass. DONETSK — The armed forces of Ukraine carried out 26 shelling attacks on the territory of the Donetsk People’s Republic on Thursday, injuring one civilian, the DPR mission to the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of issues related to Ukrainian war crimes said early on Friday. “Over the past 24 hours . . . READ MORE . . . 

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MAY BE CONTINUED

For today, Thanksgiving Day in the United States, links to reports from National Public Radio, Reuters, and the Associated Press, followed by commentary from Moon of Alabama; other articles are accessible by clicking on their sources’ names or initials below. (The UKRAINE entry for this date is HERE.) — MCM

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Friday is the soonest the deal with Hamas would take effect, Israeli official says. Reported by A Martínez and Lauren Frayer | NPR  Israel’s national security adviser said in a statement that the release of hostages held by militants in Gaza, in return for a release of Palestinians held by Israel, won’t start before Friday. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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War rages on in Gaza as truce delayed until at least Friday, by Bassam Masoud and Emily Rose | Reuters  GAZA / JERUSALEM —  Columns of black smoke could be seen rising above northern Gaza’s war zone from across the fence in Israel as daylight broke over the Gaza Strip today. Israel said the release of hostages, meant to be accompanied by the war’s first ceasefire, would be delayed at least until Friday. The Israeli . . . READ MORE . . .

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Shadowy Hamas leader in Gaza is at top of Israel’s hit list after last month’s deadly attack, by Bassem Mroue and Melanie Lidman| AP  The mastermind of the Hamas attack on Israel that triggered the worst Israeli-Palestinian bloodshed in generations is a secretive figure, feared on both sides of the battle lines. In Gaza, no figure looms larger in determining the future trajectory of the war than the obsessive, disciplined and dictatorial Yehya Sinwar. READ MORE . . .

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There are certain things I can not write about, by Moon of Alabama | moonofalabama.com  I have tried to write about Gaza. But I am too aghast, outraged and depressed to create a sensible piece. So instead of coming up with something by myself I will leave you with a few links:  * Alastair Crooke (fmr British Diplomat ): Evaluating . . . READ MORE . . .

For today, Thanksgiving Day in the United States, links to reports from the Associated Press, Reuters, and the Kyiv Post; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (The GAZA entry for this date is HERE.) — MCM

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Ukraine says 3 civilians killed by Russian shelling and Russia says a drone killed a TV journalist, by Illia Novikov | AP  KYIV — Russian shelling killed three civilians in southeastern regions of Ukraine, Kyiv authorities said today, while a Russian television journalist was reported to have died from injuries he sustained in a Ukrainian drone attack. READ MORE . . .

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Putin says we must think how to stop ‘the tragedy’ of war in Ukraine, by Guy Faulconbridge and Vladimir Soldatkin | Reuters  MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin told the leaders of the Group of Twenty (G20) on Wednesday that it was necessary to think about how to stop “the tragedy” of the war in Ukraine, some of his most placatory remarks to date about the conflict. Putin’s decision to send troops into Ukraine in February 2022 . . . READ MORE . . .

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Putin says ‘ready for talks,’ blames Kyiv for lack of discussion. From Kyiv Post. During the virtual G20 meeting on Wednesday, President Vladimir Putin gave some of his most conciliatory comments since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine — but inisted it was Ukraine, not the war he launched, that was standing in the way of peace. He reiterated Moscow’s readiness for peace talks with Ukraine while accusing Kyiv of neglecting these efforts. READ MORE . . .

For today, links to reports from Reuters, the Associated Press, and National Public Radio, followed by three pieces of commentary via Popular Resistance; other articles are accessible by clicking on their sources’ names or initials below. (The UKRAINE entry for this date is HERE.) — MCM

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Lebanon mourns two journalists killed in Israeli air strike. From Reuters. BEIRUT — Hundreds of mourners paid their respects in Beirut today to two reporters — correspondent Farah Omar and camera operator Rabih al-Maamari — killed Tuesday in an Israeli air strike on south Lebanon. They worked for the pan-Arab station Al Mayadeen. The Committee to Protect Journalists said the deaths added to a toll of. . . READ MORE . . .

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Israeli Cabinet approves cease-fire with Hamas that includes release of some 50 hostages, by Josef Federman and Jack Jeffrey | AP  JERUSALEM — Israel’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved a temporary cease-fire with the Hamas militant group that is expected to bring the first halt in fighting in a devastating six-week war and win freedom for dozens of hostages held captive in the Gaza Strip. The deal calls for a four-day cease-fire, during which Israel will halt its military offensive in Gaza while Hamas . . . READ MORE . . .

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Netanyahu wants to ‘deradicalize’ Gaza through war. Is that possible? Reported by Tyler Bartlam, Justine Kenin and Ari Shapiro | NPR  The Brookings Institution’s Natan Sachs talks about whether demilitarizing and deradicalizing Gaza is possible. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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Israel’s war on hospitals, by Chris Hedges | ScheerPost / Popular Resistance  Israel is not attacking hospitals in Gaza because they are “Hamas command centers.” Israel is systematically and deliberately destroying Gaza’s medical infrastructure as part of a scorched earth campaign to make Gaza uninhabitable and escalate a humanitarian crisis — to force 2.3 million Palestinians over the border into Egypt where they will never return.  READ MORE . . .

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Israel’s claims of ‘terrorist activity’ in a chldren’s hospital were lies, by Refaat Alareer | The Electronic Intifada / Popular Resistance  On 10 November, we woke up and found Israeli tanks right under our window. My family had been taking shelter at the Rantisi children’s hospital for a few days. What happened before and after we woke up that . . . READ MORE . . .

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U.S. embarks on proxy war against Iran, by M.K. Bhadrakumar | Indian Punchline / Peoples Dispatch / Popular Resistance  The Biden administration must be sensing already that the Israeli operations against Hamas are not getting anywhere and may turn into a long day’s journey into night, thanks to . . . READ MORE . . .