For today, two links: both to reports from the Cradle; others are accessible by clicking on its name below. (LEBANON 11-9-25 entry is HERE, or scroll down.  YEMEN, GAZA and UKRAINE entries are HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll down.) — MCM

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Israel builds new border wall as tensions with Lebanon escalate. From the Cradle. The Israeli military is constructing a new, large wall along the border with southern Lebanon, Al Manar correspondent Ali Shoeib revealed, coinciding with an escalation of Israeli airstrikes and threats of a broad campaign against the country. READ MORE . . .

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FROM NOV. 10  Israeli army short of 12,000 troops as threat of new Lebanon war looms: report. From the Cradle. The Israeli military is facing a shortage of 12,000 recruits, including 7,000 combat troops, as it prepares for a potential confrontation with Hezbollah, Ynet reported on Sunday. READ MORE . . .

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