Displaced Palestinian families suffer as heavy rains flood Gaza tent camps

Israeli data reveals that at least 98 Palestinians have died in custody since October 2023, according to the NGO Physicians for Human Rights - Israel. The organization indicates that the actual number of deaths may be significantly higher, as hundreds of detainees from Gaza are currently unaccounted for. The reported causes of death include physical violence, medical neglect, and malnutrition, as documented through freedom of information requests, forensic reports, and interviews with various stakeholders.

Israel has confirmed that it fired on United Nations troops stationed in southern Lebanon, attributing the incident to poor weather conditions. The event occurred on November 17, 2025, and has raised concerns regarding the safety of UN personnel in the region. This incident marks a significant escalation in tensions between Israel and UN peacekeeping forces, which are deployed to maintain stability in the area.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared his opposition to any establishment of a Palestinian state, coinciding with an impending UN Security Council vote on a US-drafted resolution concerning Gaza. This resolution potentially opens the path for Palestinian independence, which Netanyahu firmly rejects, emphasizing his stance just a day before the vote.

Many Palestinians in Gaza express a desire for the militant group Hamas to relinquish power, despite a recent increase in the group's popularity. This shift comes in the wake of a cease-fire that has led to a crackdown on crime in the region. The complex dynamics reflect the challenges facing any plans to disarm militants, particularly those proposed by former President Trump.