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For today, links to two reports: from Reuters and Agence France-Presse; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (Scroll down for LEBANON 12-18-25, and up or down for GAZA, SYRIA, UKRAINE and MEDIA.) — MCM

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Israeli strike on vehicle near Sidon in Lebanon kills 3. From Reuters. BEIRUT — Lebanese state media reported three people killed in an air strike near Sidon that Israel said had targeted Hezbollah operatives today, days ahead of a deadline for Lebanon’s army to disarm the group near the border. READ MORE . . .   Click HERE and HERE for report from AFP / AFP in English and French.

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