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

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NEWER  Truce in Gaza is extended as Israel faces pressure to spare civilians when it resumes offensive, by Tia Goldenberg and Samy Magdy | AP  TEL AVIV — A truce between Israel and Hamas entered its fifth day today, with the militant group promising to release more hostages to delay the expected resumption of the war. The sides agreed to extend their truce through Wednesday, with . . . READ MORE . . .

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NEWER  Gaza health officials say thousands of civilians were killed in ‘evacuation’ areas. Reported by Ruth Sherlock | NPR  After the war with Hamas began, Israel warned Palestinians in north Gaza to flee to south. Families fled homes in north Gaza for the south — only to find their lives are still in danger. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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Nearly 60 journalists and media workers killed since start of Israel-Hamas war. Reported by Fatima Al-Kassab | NPR  The Committee to Protect Journalists says nearly 60 journalists and media workers have been killed since the Israel-Hamas war began, it’s the deadliest period since CPJ began gathering data in 1992. Click HERE to listen and read.

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Temporary ceasefire in Gaza extended ahead of another exchange of hostages. Reported by Brian Mann | NPR  The temporary ceasefire in Gaza has been extended, as Israel and Hamas swap additional hostages and prisoners. Click HERE to listen and read.

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Who is Yahya Sinwar? Reported by Daniel Estrin | NPR  Hamas leader Yahiya Sinwar is believed to have masterminded the Oct. 7 attacks and led Hamas negotiations on hostages. Daniel Estrin questioned him at two press conferences in recent years. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.