For today, links to five reports from the Associated Press, Reuters, Middle East Eye, 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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U.S.-built pier in Gaza is facing its latest challenge — whether the UN will keep delivering the aid, by Ellen Knickmeyer and Edith M. Lederer | AP WASHINGTON — The U.S.-built pier to bring food to Gaza is facing one of its most serious challenges yet — its humanitarian partner is deciding if it can safely and ethically keep delivering supplies arriving by the U.S. sea route to starving Palestinians. The United Nations paused its work with the pier after . . . READ MORE . . .
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In northern Gaza, starved families survive on bread alone, by Nidal Al-Mughrabi | Reuters CAIRO — In the north of the Gaza Strip where Palestinians have been hit hardest by hunger, residents say acute shortages of vegetables, fruit and meat means they are surviving on bread alone. Food that can be found in the market is being sold at exorbitant prices, they said . . . READ MORE . . . Click HERE for a report from Middle East Eye.
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FROM JUNE 13 Israelis and Palestinians are hopeful but cautious over the latest cease-fire proposal, by Tia Goldenberg and Wafaa Shurafa | AP TEL AVIV — A proposed cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas is raising hopes that eight months of fighting could soon come to an end. Here is a look at the hopes, fears and expectations of some in the region as the sides . . . READ MORE . . .
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FROM JUNE 13 Why hasn’t there been a Palestinian state? Reported by Jackie Northam | NPR Why is there no Palestinian state, despite so many states recognizing it? Daniel Levy, current president of the U.S./Middle East Project, and John Alterman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies weigh in. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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FROM JUNE 13 Will the generational divide on support for Israel impact the presidential election? Reported by Marc Rivers, Ashley Brown and Sacha Pfeiffer | NPR President Biden faces waning support with voters under age 30, but his performance with older Americans is stronger. The generational split comes amid increased criticism for his response to the war in Gaza. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.