In the midst of escalating conflict in Gaza, Palestinian authorities have urgently proposed a Red Cross-supervised evacuation of Shifa hospital, currently encircled by Israeli forces. The proposal comes as health officials warn that immediate action is needed to save three dozen newborns trapped within the hospital’s walls, facing critical shortages of supplies and a lack of electricity to operate essential medical equipment.

The hospital, a lifeline for hundreds of patients, medical staff, and displaced individuals, is caught in the crossfire of days-long battles between Palestinian militants and Israeli forces. The urgency for a cease-fire to facilitate the safe evacuation of the newborns and ensure the well-being of those within the facility is underscored by the deteriorating conditions.

The United States experiences a notable slowdown in inflation, signaling the impact of the Federal Reserve’s strategic measures. According to the latest report from the Labor Department, prices across a diverse range of goods and services either fell or rose more slowly.

Contrary to the 0.4% jump observed in the previous month, overall inflation remained unchanged from September to October. This deceleration is considered a positive outcome of the Federal Reserve’s ongoing efforts to mitigate the consumer price spikes that have persisted for the past two years.

Thousands marched in Mexico’s capital Monday night, demanding justice for Jesus Ociel Baena, an influential LGBTQ+ figure who was found dead at home in the central city of Aguascalientes after receiving death threats. He was the first openly nonbinary person to assume a judicial post in Mexico, becoming a magistrate in the Aguascalientes State Electoral court.

Nyah Rich can be reached at rich7745@stthomas.edu