196: Israel-Hamas Temporary Truce Holds Thru Day 2 + Netherlands Wants to Join European Armaments Organization + Germany To Provide $1.4 billion Security Package to Ukraine + India to Produce Stryker Combat Vehicles + More

For review:1. Day 1 analysis of Israel - Hamas Temporary Truce,  by Zoran Kusovac.2. Latest in release of Israeli Hostages & Hamas prisoners- through Day 2- of temporary truce.3. Germany to provide $1.4 billion in security assistance to Ukraine. Package includes:  4 x IRIS-T medium-range air defense systems; drone defense systems; electronic warfare equipment; artillery munitions; surveillance drones; de-mining combat vehicles; and directional anti-tank mines.4. Netherlands want to joint the European Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR = French acronym).  Organization formed in 2001 by France, UK, Germany, & Italy.  Spain and Belgium are also members. Organization is currently working 17 programs.5. India to produce Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicles, (variant- unknown).6. China and Pakistan complete seven-day, naval exercise.