Links to reports from the Cradle and Middle East Monitor; others are accessible by clicking on their names. (Scroll up or down for GAZA, IRAN and ALL OF IT, and down for LEBANON 5-10-26.) — MCM

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Israel seeks to ‘escalate’ Lebanon invasion despite warnings of ‘collapsing army.’ From the Cradle. The Israeli military is preparing for an expansion of its ground campaign in south Lebanon, Hebrew media reported today, coinciding with concerns over a shortage of troops within Tel Aviv’s ranks. READ MORE . . .

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FROM MAY 10  Israelis army chief says more results needed ‘immediately.’ From Middle East Monitor. Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said on Sunday that the army needs more soldiers immediately,” amid the escalating crisis surrounding the conscription of ultra-Orthodox Jews, or Haredim, and the continuation of military operations on several fronts, Anadolu reports. READ MORE . . .

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