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

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Israel conducts retaliatory airstrikes against Iran. Reported by Scott Simon and Daniel Estrin | NPR  The Israeli military says it has conducted “targeted and precise strikes on military targets in Iran” in response for Iran’s October 1 launch of around 180 ballistic missiles at Israel. Click HERE to listen and, later, read. Click HERE, HERE and HERE for two reports from AP and one from Reuters.

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FROM OCT. 25  With no exit strategy for Israel in Gaza, critics fear an open-ended stay, by Jonathan Saul and James Mackenzie | Reuters  JERUSALEM — Retired Israeli general Giora Eiland believes Israel faces months of fighting in Gaza unless Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu uses the chance offered by the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to end the war. READ MORE . . .

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FROM OCT. 25  Blinken believes the death of Hamas leader may allow for a ceasefire and hostage deal. Reported by Michele Kelemen | NPR  The U.S. and Qatar say that talks will resume on a ceasefire deal for Gaza, though it is not clear what Hamas’ position is in the wake of the killing of its leader in Gaza. Click HERE to listen and read.