Gaza’s medical students help health system decimated by Israel’s war

The UN reports that hundreds of people were killed during protests in Tanzania. Verified footage has surfaced showing the violent actions of police as they attempted to suppress the demonstrations. The situation has raised significant concerns regarding the use of lethal force by law enforcement in response to civil unrest.

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.

In Gaza, at least three people have been killed as heavy flooding continues to affect thousands of residents. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed uncertainty about the duration of the current truce during a cabinet meeting, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.

Engineers from Israel developed an efficient water infrastructure in Iran before the 1979 revolution. Following the revolution, the relationship between the two nations soured, leading to significant challenges in water management in Iran. This has contributed to the current water crisis, which is exacerbated by climate change and mismanagement, as authorities warn of potential evacuations in Tehran due to severe drought conditions.