For today, links to reports from the Associated Press, Reuters, and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (GAZA 8-6–25 is HERE, or scroll down.  LEBANON and UKRAINE entries for this date are HERE and HERE, or scroll down.) — MCM

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Netanyahu to seek approval for expanded Gaza military operations as 29 Palestinians are killed, by Melanie Lidman | AP  TEL AVIV — The Israeli security cabinet was set to meet this evening to discuss a possible expansion of Israel’s military operations in Gaza, a move that — if it happens — would . . . READ MORE . . .   Click HERE for report from Reuters.

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FROM AUG. 6  Hundreds of former Israeli military and security leaders urge Trump to end Gaza war. Reported by Lauren Hodges, Ailsa Chang and Christopher Intagliata | NPR  More than 500 former officials who once led Israel’s military and security agencies are asking President Trump to help stop the war in Gaza. Ailsa Chang of NPR speaks with one of them. Click HERE to listen and read, and HERE for related Aug. 5 report from NPR.

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