For today, links to three reports: from National Public Radio, Middle East Eye, and the Associated Press; others are accessible by clicking on their initials below. (Scroll down for GAZA 12-9-25. , and scroll up for SYRIA, UKRAINE and MEDIA.) — MCM

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Hamas signals willingness to disarm, but Israel may reject key condition. Reported by Daniel Estrin | NPR  Hamas says it is willing to lay down its weapons after two years of war in Gaza, but Israel may not agree to its main condition. Click HERE to listen and, later, read, and HERE for Dec. 9 report from Middle East Eye.

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FROM DEC. 9  Hamas calls for more international pressure on Israel before ceasefire’s next phase, by Megan Janetsky and Julia Frankel | AP   JERUSALEM — Hamas on Tuesday called for more international pressure on Israel before the militant group moves forward with the next phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, with a Hamas leader saying it wants Israel to open a key border crossing, cease deadly strikes and allow more aid into the strip devastated by the two-year war. READ MORE . . . Click HERE for same AP report in Spanish, and HERE for others.

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