cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/41641188
More children die from exposure to cold in Gaza amid winter storms. Destroyed buildings collapse and crush tents and makeshift homes west of Gaza City, killing at least four Palestinians. Gaza’s doctors are without proper medical instruments leading to “total diagnostic collapse.” UN warns rain and cold are reversing humanitarian gains in Gaza. UN finds acute malnutrition in 6.4% of screened children in Gaza. Israeli police probe uncovers abuse by Haredi Border Police unit. An unnamed Iranian official says around 2,000 killed in Iran’s protests with the country’s internet and telecommunications partially restored. President Donald Trump announces secondary tariffs for Iran’s trading partners and weighs strikes on Iran as diplomacy remains in play. Iran’s national security secretary dismisses Trump’s threats to Tehran rallies. Iran’s parliamentary speaker threatens regional retaliation in address to Trump. Iran summons European ambassadors, screens protest violence footage. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado set to meet Trump at White House. The Trump administration more than doubles annual visa revocations. Minnesota, Minneapolis, Saint Paul sue Homeland Security to stop “federal invasion” by ICE. Right-wing groups fundraise for Minneapolis ICE agent. Billionaire Steve Cohen pushes renewed bid to privatize veterans’ mental health care. Israeli attacks hit multiple southern Lebanon villages near the border. Sudan’s army prepares a major offensive to retake Kordofan and Darfur. A Rapid Support Forces (RSF) drone strike hits an army base in Sinja, killing 27, while another strike kills at least 10 in southeastern Sudan. Somalia cancels UAE security and defense deals over alleged transit of Yemeni secessionist leader. Regional backlash disrupts UAE arms flights to Sudan’s RSF. Darfur governor accuses Ethiopia of backing Sudan’s RSF. Boulos says that the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and UAE aligned on defeating Houthis. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks with Trump amid security tensions.