For now, links to three reports: from the Cradle, Middle East Eye and Middle East Monitor, and to an analysis from Middle East Eye; other published material is accessible by clicking on their names. (Scroll up or down for today’s YEMEN, IRAN and UKRAINE so far, and down for LEBANON 8-1-26.) — MCM

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Israel escalates against south Lebanon amid reports of new resistance operation. From the Cradle. The Israeli army launched a deadly wave of airstrikes against south Lebanon today, announcing in a statement that “precise strikes” were carried out in response to a “blatant violation” of the so-called ceasefire by Hezbollah. READ MORE . . .

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Trump demanded direct talks with Hezbollah but was denied, by Adam Chamseddine and Daniel Hilton | Middle East Eye  BEIRUT — Donald Trump called the Lebanese ambassador in Washington in late May and demanded a direct conversation with Hezbollah, a request that was then denied to the U.S. president. READ MORE . . .

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FROM AUG. 4  Lebanon-Israel talks in Rome focus on border, security arrangements: Lebanese official. From Middle East Monitor. The first day of the seventh round of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel in Rome focused on border issues and mechanisms to verify the implementation of security arrangements, a senior Lebanese official said Tuesday, Anadolu reports. READ MORE . . .

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The resurrection of Hezbollah, by Daniel Hilton and Adam Chamseddine | Middle East Eye  There was a moment, in late September 2024, when Hezbollah was in complete disarray. READ MORE . . .

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TO BE CONTINUED