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

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Hamas presents ceasefire proposal detailing exchange of hostages, by Samia Nakhoul | Reuters  DUBAI — Hamas has presented a Gaza ceasefire proposal to mediators and the U.S. that includes the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for freedom for Palestinian prisoners, 100 of whom are serving life sentences, according to a proposal seen by Reuters. Hamas said the initial release of Israelis would . . . READ MORE . . .

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The first ship to use a new sea route approaches Gaza with 200 tons of aid, by Wafaa Shurafa | AP  WADI GAZA, Gaza Strip — A ship carrying 200 tons of aid approached the coast of Gaza today in a mission to inaugurate a sea route from Cyprus to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the enclave five months into the war between Israel and Hamas. Operated by the Spanish aid group Open Arms, the ship left Cyprus . . . READ MORE . . .