Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 35: Poison and panacea – Israel’s untapped cure for imperialism

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.

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.

Israel is urging the United States to reject Palestinian statehood ahead of an upcoming United Nations Security Council vote. This move has sparked anger among hardliners following the US's amendment of a resolution to secure support from countries involved in the Gaza stabilization force.

Iran's foreign minister announced that the country is no longer enriching uranium, citing attacks on its facilities as the reason. This statement comes in the context of heightened tensions following bombings attributed to the U.S. and Israel.

Israel is conducting paid forced deportation flights, which are seen as part of a broader history of failed ethnic cleansing efforts. This latest initiative has raised concerns about the treatment of individuals affected by these deportations and the implications for human rights in the region.

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported that Israeli soldiers shot at its peacekeepers from a tank near an army position in southern Lebanon. Israel claimed the shooting was unintentional, stating that its soldiers mistook the peacekeepers for 'suspects'.