Links to SIX reports: from Agence France-Presse, the Cradle, the Associated Press, China Global Television Network, Kuwait News Agency, and National Public Radio; others or at least headlines are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (Scroll down for GAZA 2-16-26 and WEST BANK, IRAN and UKRAINE.) — MCM

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Hamas says Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ must compel Israel to stop Gaza truce violations. From AFP. GAZA — Hamas said today that U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly formed “Board of Peace” should pressure Israel to halt its ongoing violations of the Gaza ceasefire. READ MORE . . . Click HERE and HERE for same AFP report in French, and HERE for headlines of others.

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FROM FEB. 16  African Union backs full UN membership for Palestine. From the Cradle. The African Union issued a landmark declaration during its 39th summit on Feb. 15, calling for Palestine to be granted full UN membership and rejecting forced displacement of Palestinians as a “violation of international law.” READ MORE . . .  Click HERE for Feb. 14 report from AP.  Click HERE and HERE for reports from CGTN and KUNA.

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A look at how the Trump administration is approaching Iran, Ukraine and Gaza. Steve Inskeep of NPR talks with Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute about how the Trump administration’s approach to Iran, Ukraine and Gaza aligns with national security. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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