Links to FIVE news reports and analyses: from Middle East Eye, a Substack account writer via ScheerPost, National Public Radio and the Cradle, and from Waging Nonviolence via ScheerPost; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials as highlighted. (Scroll down for LEBANON 4-2-26, and up or down for IRAN and SYRIA.) — MCM

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FROM APRIL 5  Israeli strikes rain down on Lebanon as country celebrates Easter Sunday. From Middle East Eye. Lebanon experienced one of its heaviest nights of bombardment since Israel resumed its attacks in March. Media outlets reported strikes in Beirut. Artillery shelling was also reported in southern Lebanon, with the most recent assault recorded in Tebnine, in Tyre. READ MORE . . . Click HERE for four photos.

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British intel’s secret Lebanese panopticon, by Kit Klarenberg | Substack / ScheerPost  A “real-time situational awareness platform” is framed by the British intelligence contractor Siren Associates as an indispensable resource helping journalists, “humanitarian” workers, local businesses and concerned citizens stay safe as Israel’s genocidal invasion intensifies. READ MORE . . .

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FROM APRIL 5  In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel. Some say they’re targeted. Reported by Lauren Frayer, Jawad Rizkallah and Claire Harbage | NPR  BEIRUT — Lebanon’s government says at least 54 health workers are among more than 1,400 people killed by Israel during the current invasion. Some human rights groups say first responders are being targeted — something Israel denies. Click HERE to listen and read.

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FROM APRIL 5  Israel considering ‘unprecedented’ partnership with Syria against Hezbollah: report. From the Cradle. The Syrian Army, led by former ISIS commander Ahmad al-Sharaa, may become a “partner” with Israel to fight Hezbollah in Lebanon, now that the Israeli army has failed to accomplish its goal of occupying all of south Lebanon on its own, Israeli newspaper Maariv reported on Saturday. READ MORE . . .

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FROM APRIL 5  Mutual aid is a lifeline for the million people displaced by war in Lebanon, by Mehk Chakraborty | Waging Nonviolence / ScheerPost  Food, clothing and shelter provided by mutual aid efforts in Lebanon are vital as Israel’s escalating war triggers a growing humanitarian crisis. READ MORE . . .

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