For today, links to two reports from the Cradle; others are accessible by clicking on its name below. (LEBANON 1-18-25 entry is HERE. GAZA, WEST BANK, SYRIA and UKRAINE entries for this date are HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE.) — MCM

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FROM JAN. 21  Israeli forces advance, blow up homes in south Lebanon. From the Cradle. The Israeli army continues to advance in southern Lebanon and destroy infrastructure less than a week before the end of a 60-day ceasefire implementation period, which Tel Aviv is continuously violating. READ MORE . . .

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FROM JAN. 20  Israeli army readies ‘major’ West Bank ops, resumption of Gaza, Lebanon wars. From the Cradle. The Israeli army’s Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi, said on Monday that Israel must prepare for “major” operations in the occupied West Bank and the continuation of fighting in both Gaza and Lebanon – despite the ceasefire agreements. READ MORE . . .