For today, a link to a report from the Cradle and to commentary from Middle East Eye; other published material is accessible by clicking on their names below. (WEST BANK 10-27-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  LEBANON, GAZA, UKRAINE and MEDIA entries for this date are HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll down.) — MCM

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Katz orders Israeli army to ‘take all necessary measures’ against West Bank resistance. From the Cradle. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the military to “take all necessary measures” against “terrorists” in the occupied West Bank, hours after Tel Aviv assassinated three resistance members near the city of Jenin. READ MORE . . .

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FROM OCT. 27  As Israel devours the West Bank, Abbas clings on to a sinking PA, by David Hearst | Middle East Eye  Nothing reveals the true nature of Zionism more clearly than the annual attacks of Israeli settlers during the olive harvest in the West Bank. This year . . . READ MORE . . .

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For today, links to two reports: from the Cradle and the Associated Press; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (GAZA 10-27-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  WEST BANK, GAZA, UKRAINE and MEDIA entries for this date are HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll up or down.) — MCM

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U.S. envoy warns Lebanon has ‘one last chance’ to disarm Hezbollah: report. From the Cradle. U.S. envoy Tom Barrack has issued a new threat to Lebanon — warning it to either enter direct talks with Israel and clearly commit to disarming Hezbollah, or face a new escalation, Al-Akhbar newspaper reported today. READ MORE . . .

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FROM OCT. 27  Conflicting accounts emerge after UN peacekeepers shoot down Isreali drone, by Kareem Chehayeb | AP  BEIRUT  — The Israeli army and the United Nations’ peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon said peacekeepers shot down an Israeli drone over the weekend but gave conflicting statements about the circumstances — as Israeli strikes over Lebanon . . . READ MORE . . . Click HERE for same AP report in Spanish.

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For today, links to reports from the Cradle and Middle East Monitor, and to an interview from National Public Radio; other published material is accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (GAZA 10-27-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  WEST BANK, LEBANON, UKRAINE and MEDIA entries for this date are HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll up or down.) — MCM

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FROM OCT. 27  ‘Hostile’ Turkiye will not take part in Gaza stabilization force: Israeli FM. From the Cradle. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Monday that Tel Aviv will not “let” Turkiye contribute troops to an international force that is supposed to be deployed to Gaza as part of Washington’s ceasefire plan. READ MORE . . .

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EU foreign chief calls for stronger international law, support for ICC. From Middle East Eye. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called for renewed global commitment to international law and stronger backing for the International Criminal Court —  this as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls the court a “tool of lawfare” against the United States and Israel. READ MORE . . .

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Netanyahu says remains returned by Hamas are of a hostage previously retrieved in Gaza, by Melanie Lidman | AP  TEL AVIV — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today that body parts returned by Hamas overnight were the partial remains of a hostage previously recovered in Gaza by Israeli troops almost two years ago, an announcement that . . .  READ MORE . . . Click HERE for same AP report in Spanish.

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New York Times reporter Kenneth Vogel talks about his new book ‘Devil’s Advocates.’ Steve Inskeep of NPR speaks with Vogel about Devils’ Advocates: How Washington Lobbyists Get Rich Enabling Dictators, Oligarchs, and Arms Dealers. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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For today, links to three reports: from Anadolu Ajansi and Agence France-Presse, and to an interview from National Public Radio; find other published material or at least headlines by clicking on their names or initials below. (UKRAINE 10-27-25 is HERE, or scroll down. WEST BANK, LEBANON, GAZA and MEDIA entries for this date are HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll up or down.) — MCM

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Russia says it is ready to enshrine pledge not to attack NATO, EU in future security guarantees, by Burc Eruygur | Anadolu Ajansi  ISTANBUL — “We have repeatedly stated,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said today in Minsk, “that we have never had and have no intentions to attack . . . READ MORE . . .

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Russia’s Lukoil to sell overseas assets after U.S. sanctions. From AFP. Russian oil giant Lukoil will sell its overseas assets, the company said late Monday, after it was hit with U.S. sanctions over the war in Ukraine. READ MORE . . .

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EU Commission chief says incursions into European airspace, territory ‘will not be tolerated,‘ by Melike Pala | Anadolu Ajansi  BRUSSELS — Today in Stockholm European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also reaffirmed the EU’s long-term commitment to support Kyiv, including . . .  READ MORE . . .

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New York Times reporter Kenneth Vogel talks about his new book ‘Devil’s Advocates.’ Steve Inskeep of NPR speaks with Vogel about Devils’ Advocates: How Washington Lobbyists Get Rich Enabling Dictators, Oligarchs, and Arms Dealers. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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First, a link to an editorial from Kyiv Post; other published material is accessible by clicking on its name below. (MEDIA 10-27-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  LEBANON, GAZA and UKRAINE entries for today, so far, are HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll up.) — MCM

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FROM OCT. 27  Remembering our visionary publisher Adnan Kinan on the 1st anniversary of his death. From Kyiv Post. Amid reflection and recalibration, today we pause to honor the memory of the man responsible for our transformation into the new Kyiv Post, which has affirmed itself as  . . . READ MORE . . .

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For today, a link to a report from Middle East Eye; others are  accessible by clicking on its namebelow. (LEBANON 10-21-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  WEST BANK, GAZA and UKRAINE entries for today are HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll up or down.) — MCM

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FROM OCT. 26  Israel ramps up deadly attacks on Lebanon. From the Cradle.  The Israeli military renewed its deadly attacks on Lebanon on Sunday for the fourth consecutive day, killing at least another two people. READ MORE . . .

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For today, a link to a report from Middle East Eye; others are  accessible by clicking on its namebelow. (WEST BANK 10-25-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  LEBANON, GAZA and UKRAINE entries for this date are HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll up or down.) — MCM

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FROM OCT. 20  How the war in Gaza fueled a wave of settler violence in the West Bank, by Lubna Masarwa and Peter Oborne  | Middle East Eye  TAYBEH, Occupied Palestine  This village, which has a predominantly Christian population of around 1,300 people, is subject to a reign of terror. October is the olive harvesting season, but . . . READ MORE . . .

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For today, links to six reports: from the Cradle, Middle East Eye, Reuters, and Middle East Monitor; others are  accessible by clicking on their names below. (GAZA 10-26-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  LEBANON, WEST BANK and UKRAINE entries for today are HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll up or down.) — MCM

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FROM OCT. 26  Four militias backed by Israel, Arab states plan ‘Project New Gaza’ to dismantle Hamas: report. From the Cradle. Israel is backing four militias as part of a project to oust Hamas and create a “new Gaza,” according to a report released by Sky News on Saturday. READ MORE . . .

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Over 400 casualties in Gaza since start of U.S.-backed ceasefire: ministry. From the Cradle. The Health Ministry in Gaza said today that nearly 100 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli attacks since U.S. President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan went into effect — 93 people killed and 332 injured since Oct. 11. READ MORE . . .

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Unrwa says Israel still blocking aid, staff entry into Gaza. From Middle East Eye. The UN’s Palestinian refugee agency said Israel continues to block its staff and humanitarian aid from entering Gaza. READ MORE . . .

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FROM OCT. 26  Netanyahu says Israel will decide which foreign troops acceptable to secure Gaza ceasefire. From Reuters. JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel would determine which foreign forces it would allow as part of a planned international force in Gaza to help secure an end to its war under U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan. READ MORE . . .

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FROM OCT. 26  Hamas leader vows not to give Israel ‘pretext’ to resume war, says more Gaza areas to be searched for hostage remains. From Middle East Monitor. Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya on Saturday expressed the group’s determination to hand over the remains of Israeli hostages under the ceasefire agreement and prevent Israel from creating excuses to resume the war in the Gaza Strip. READ MORE . . .

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FROM OCT. 20  How the war in Gaza fueled a wave of settler violence in the West Bank, by Lubna Masarwa and Peter Oborne  | Middle East Eye   TAYBAH, Occupied Palestine — This village, which has a predominantly Christian population of around 1,300 people, is subject to a reign of terror. October is the olive harvesting season, but . . . READ MORE . . .

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For today, links to five reports: from Kyiv Post, the Kyiv Independent, National Public Radio, and Tass; others are  accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (UKRAINE 10-26-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  LEBANON, WEST BANK and GAZA entries for this date are HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll up.) — MCM

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U.S.-made HIMARS rockets, Ukrainian drones hit dam in bid to flood out troops on Russian border, by Stefan Korshak | Kyiv Post  Attacking with U.S.-made precision-guided rockets and domestically produced kamikaze drones, Ukraine on Saturday and Sunday pounded and breached a dam in Russia’s western Belgorod region, flooding countryside and inundating logistic routes . . . READ MORE . . .

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Hundreds of Russian troops inside Pokrovsk: General Staff, by Abbey Fenbert | The Kyiv Independent  About 200 Russian personnel have penetrated inside the front-line city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces said on Sunday. READ MORE . . .

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FROM OCT. 26  President Trump cancels his Putin meeting and reignites tensions with new sanctions. Reported by Sacha Pfeiffer and Charles Maynes | NPR  New sanctions on Russian oil giants show President Trump’s frustration with President Putin as his peace effort falters. Click HERE to listen and read.

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Ukraine loses around 1,380 troops in special op zone over past day. From Tass. MOSCOW — The Ukrainian armed forces lost around 1,380 troops in the special military operation zone in the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement. READ MORE . . .

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First, a link to a report from National Public Radio; others are  accessible by clicking on its initials below. (GAZA 10-25-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  UKRAINE and MEDIA entries for today are HERE and HERE, or scroll down.) — MCM

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FROM OCT. 25  Prime Minister Netanyahu stands increasingly alone at home and abroad. Reported by Ahmad Damen and Sacha Pfeiffer | NPR  As the ceasefire takes hold, Prime Minister Netanyahu faces a turning point in his political future, according to Anshel Pfeffer of The Economist. Click HERE to listen and read.

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