For today, links to reports from National Public Radio, Anadolu Ajansi, Middle East Eye, the Associated Press, and the Cradle; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (GAZA 7-23-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  WEST BANK, UKRAINE and MEDIA entries for today are HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll up or down.)

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Israel bans beach access in Gaza. Reported by Ruth Sherlock | NPR  Once a rare refuge in war-torn Gaza, the beach offered relief and a glimpse of freedom. Now, even the sea is off-limits — as Israel bans access to the coast, warning it could cost lives. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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At least 23 people killed, dozens injured in latest Israeli strikes across Gaza Strip, by Ramzi Mahmud and Betul Yilmaz | Anadolu Ajansi  GAZA CITY, Palestine / ISTANBUL — At least 23 people were killed and several others injured in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip since early today, medical sources said. READ MORE . . .  Click HERE for report from Middle East Eye.

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Hamas submits response to latest Gaza ceasefire proposal. From the Cradle. Hamas released a statement early today announcing that it has submitted to mediators its response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement in the Gaza Strip. READ MORE . . .

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Major media say Gaza staff face starvation as U.S. envoy prepares to host ceasefire talks. From AP. Four leading news organizations said today their journalists in Gaza are facing the threat of starvation as the Israel-Hamas wargrinds on, while top U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff was to meet with key negotiators from . . . READ MORE . . .

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