For today, links to reports from the Associated Press, Reuters, Agence France-Presse, and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (UKRAINE entry for this date is HERE.) – MCM

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FROM APRIL 10  An Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills 3 sons and 4 grandchildren of Hamas’ top leader, by Tia Goldenberg, Wafaa Shurafa and Kareem Chehayeb | AP  TEL AVIV — Israeli aircraft killed three sons of Hamas’ top political leader in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, striking high-stakes targets at a time when Israel is holding delicate cease-fire negotiations with the militant group. Hamas said four of the leader’s grandchildren were also killed. READ MORE . . .

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Netanyahu not consulted on killing of Haniyeh’s sons, Israeli media say. From Reuters. Israeli forces killed three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in an air strike in Gaza without consulting senior commanders or political leaders including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli media reported today. Quoting senior Israeli officials, Walla news agency said neither Netanyahu nor Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. . . READ MORE . . .

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Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says death toll at 33,545. From AFP. The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said today that at least 33,545 people have been killed in the territory during more than six months of war between Israel and Palestinian militants. READ MORE . . .

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FROM APRIL 10  How the Gaza war is evolving: Fighting has gone down. Reported by Greg Myre | NPR  The fighting in Gaza is down sharply. Israel has withdrawn most of its troops. Hamas has suffered heavy losses. Months of high-intensity battles have now given way to a low-intensity conflict. Click HERE to listen and read.