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

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Pause in Israel-Hezbollah war may build momentum toward a ceasefire in Gaza. Rob Schmitz of NPR talks with Aaron David Miller at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about prospects for replicating the Israel-Hezbollah truce with one in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. Click HERE to listen and read.

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With ceasefire in place, Lebanese displaced by war are returning home. Reported by Lauren Frayer and Rob Schmitz | NPR   Following the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanese refugees are returning to the south of the country to see if their homes are still standing.. Click HERE to listen and read.

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FROM NOV. 27  The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets one front but Gaza sees no end to war, by Julia Frankel | AP  JERUSALEM — For many across the Middle East, the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire came as a relief: the first major sign of progress in the region since war began more than a year ago. But for Palestinians in Gaza and families of hostages held in the territory . . . READ MORE . . .

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FROM NOV. 27  The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is in effect in Lebanon. Reported by Kat Lonsdorf | NPR  A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon took effect – and appears to be holding. Israeli troops are still present in many towns in southern Lebanon. Click HERE to listen and read.