For now, links to reports from National Public Radio, Reuters, and the Associated Press; others are accessible by clicking on its initials below. (UKRAINE entry for this date, so far, and a HEINBERG entry are HERE and HERE.) — MCM
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Top UN relief agency rep describes increasingly desperate conditions in Gaza. Reported by Michael Levitt, Tinbete Ermyas and Mary Louise Kelly | NPR Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN relief agency that aids Palestinians, talks about the situation in Gaza. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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NEWER The latest on the war between Israel and Hamas. Reported by Jason DeRose and Leila Fadel | NPR The war in Gaza continues, but negotiations appear to be taking place between Israel and Hamas for another ceasefire. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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.NEWER Israeli strikes on Gaza intensify even as truce talks grow ‘serious’, by Nidak Al-Mughrabi, Bassam Masoud and Dan Williams | Reuters CAIRO / GAZA / JERUSALEM — Fighting in the Gaza Strip escalated today with what residents described as some of the most intense Israeli bombardment of the war, even as the enemies held what Washington called “very serious discussions” on a new truce. Bombing was at its most intense over the northern part of the Gaza Strip where . . . READ MORE , , ,
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NEWER Israel uncovers Hamas command center in Gaza City as cease-fire talks gain momentum, by Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdi and Josef Federman | AP JERUSALEM. — The Israeli military said today it had uncovered a major Hamas underground command center in the heart of Gaza City, inflicting what it described as a serious blow to the Islamic militant group as pressure grows on Israel to scale back its devastating military offensive in the coastal enclave. The announcement came as . . . READ MORE . . .
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The death toll from Israel’s offensive in Gaza nears 20,000 people. Reported by Frank Langfitt | NPR The death toll in Gaza dwarfs any previous war there and the rate appears to have far outstripped that in Ukraine. What is different about the war in Gaza that is driving this change? Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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Israeli President Herzog comments on West Bank violence against Palestinians. Reported by Mary Louise Kelly, Erika Ryan and William Troop | NPR In an interview, Israeli President Isaac Herzog talks about a Palestinian olive farmer detained by Israeli troops, and related matters. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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MAY BE CONTINUED