For today, links to five reports: from the Anadolu Agency, National Public Radio, the Associated Press, and Middle East Eye; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (UKRAINE entry for this date and a COVID ETC. entry are HERE and HERE.) — MCM
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Fuel shortage in southern Gaza leaves 1.2m without water, by Mohamed Majed | Anadolu Agency GAZA CITY, Palestine The southern Gaza city of Khan Younis warned today that a week-long fuel shortage has left more than 1.2 million residents and displaced individuals in the area without access to clean water, amid ongoing Israeli strikes. READ MORE . . .
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Israel’s escalating attack on Lebanon is destroying entire communities. Reported by Jane Arraf and Scott Simon | NPR We look at the efforts to broker a ceasefire between the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and Israel. Fighting has escalated between the two, pushing the conflict deeper into Lebanon. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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Israeli troops reach deepest point in Lebanon since Oct. 1 invasion, Lebanese media say, by Bassein Mroue | AP BEIRUT — Israeli ground forces reached their deepest point in Lebanon since they invaded six weeks ago before pulling back today after battles with Hezbollah militants, Lebanese state media reported. READ MORE . . .
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FROM NOV. 14 Palestinians are nervous as Mike Huckabee is named ambassador to Israel. Reported by Michele Kelemen | NPR Trump has named the ambassador to Israel as former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who says there is no such place as the West Bank. Click HERE to listen and read.
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FROM NOV. 14 Israel says it’s close to mission accomplished in southern Lebanon. Reported by Daniel Estrin | NPR Israeli officials say they’re closer to declaring “mission accomplished” in southern Lebanon. They aimed to push Hezbollah militia away from the border so thousands of Israelis can return to the area. Click HERE to listen and read.
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FROM NOV. 15 Malcolm X’s daughters sue CIA, FBI and NYPD for $100m over his assassination. From Middle East Eye. Malcolm X was assassinated at the age of 39 on Feb. 21, 1965, by three men who opened fire on him as he was speaking at the Audobon Ballroom in New York City. Two of the three men convicted and sentenced for his murder were exonerated decades later. READ MORE . . .