Archive July 18, 2025

According to medical sources, at least 26 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks since dawn in the besieged and bombarded enclave because doctors are being forced to choose who to treat first.

Three people were killed in an Israeli attack on the eastern Gaza City Tuffah neighborhood on Friday in one of the most recent killings. In northern Gaza’s Jabalia an-Nazla air attack, five people were also killed.

In al-Mawasi, southern Gaza, an Israeli attack earlier sparked a major fire that killed at least five people, including young Palestinians, when it hit tents that were being sheltered there. Israeli fire has repeatedly been deadly in Al-Mawasi.

Six people who were desperately seeking help are also included in the death toll.

According to Hani Mahmoud, a correspondent for Al Jazeera, the injured, including children, were taken to Nasser Hospital. Some wounds were present that were resistant to drone attacks.

According to Mahmoud, “Drone missiles are loaded with nails, metals, and shrapnel that explode quickly and cause internal bleeding.” People are being targeted in large crowds, in markets, or while waiting for water in large crowds because of these attacks.

When we look on the ground, we see the number of casualties contradicting what Israel claims, he continued.

What should we do, exactly? “Die at home”

Due to the ongoing, repressive blockade of Gaza by Israel, doctors in cramped medical facilities must choose carefully when treating patients.

Because emergency departments are overburdened by victims of Israeli attacks, patients with chronic illnesses are frequently the first to miss out.

Before the war, I had to have dialysis three times per week, with each session lasting four hours. At the time, the situation was stable, the treatment was efficient, and we would leave feeling rested and well, “Omda Dagmash, a dialysis patient, told Al Jazeera at the sluggishly functioning al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.

We are now unable to travel to the hospital, especially given our poor diet.

The dialysis program at al-Shifa has been reduced to fewer and less frequent sessions. Some people’s decisions are ultimately their own.

An elderly patient named Rowaida Minyawi, criticized the length and expense of the journey. Sometimes we can’t find relief from all this exhaustion. I have diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Even the medication we consume is poor. What ought we to do? “Die at home”

Healthcare professionals insist that they must reduce operations to the bare minimum because having no fuel, no power, and no way to save lives are priorities.

Only a few departments are active, they say. The rest of the hospital’s engineering department, Ziad Abu Humaidan, said, “We had to cut off electricity.”

Instead of providing care and healing, the hospital’s yards were turned into graveyards. Without electricity, there are no functioning medical equipment, no lighting, and no assistance for other necessary services.

Waning support for a war in Israel

About 44 percent of Israelis believe that the country’s goals won’t be realized despite a public opinion survey conducted by the Israeli news outlet Maariv.

42% of those surveyed said they think the conflict will help them achieve the objectives, while 11% said they are unsure.

Maariv also noted that 70% of those in favor of the current coalition government believe the military will succeed, compared to 70% of those who oppose it.

Israel’s bombing of Gaza’s only Catholic church on Thursday caused three fatalities and at least ten injuries. In the interim, it faced a rare backlash.

According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after receiving “no” from the strike.

Netanyahu later claimed that the incident was caused by “stray ammunition” and that Israel was looking into it.

After being evaluated for lower leg swelling and hand bruising, the White House announced that US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).

The president’s leg pain, according to press secretary Karoline Leavitt, was only mild for a few weeks after receiving the diagnosis.

Dr. Dr. Sean Barbabella, the president’s physician, confirmed there was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease in a letter that was made available for public viewing. Trump’s lab results were all within acceptable standards.

The letter further stated that a cardiac echocardiogram was performed and that it had established normal cardiac function and structure.

What is chronic venous insufficiency and what are its risks? What we are aware of is:

Chronic venous insufficiency: what is it?

According to Cleveland Clinic, CVI is a type of vein disorder that arises when legs’ veins become damaged. Blood moves more heart-tightly through veins through valves. Blood can flow backwards when these valves are damaged because they don’t close properly. Venous reflux is what is known as.

Lower legs may become pooling with blood as a result. Along with swelling, which typically occurs around the feet and ankles, symptoms include aching legs, a tingling or heavy sensation, and the appearance of varicose veins.

About one in three adults are affected by the disease, according to the Cleveland Clinic, while over-50 are affected by CVI. With age, the risk rises.

What other symptoms are common?

Leg swelling, as the president has experienced, as well as skin irritation, are some symptoms, according to the American Heart Association.

Lower leg skin problems typically manifest as red, itchy, or flaky patches, caused by poor blood flow and occasionally resulting in ulcers.

Additional symptoms may include cramping, throbbing, restlessness, a heavy or tired feeling in the legs, and itching, bleeding, and itching.

Trump also had bruising on his hand, according to the White House. Dr Barbabella attributed that to “minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regime”, the White House release stated.

How serious is CVI?

The condition is generally mild but can worsen over time.

“Chronic Venous Insufficiency can significantly impact your quality of life, but early detection and treatment can make a substantial difference”, the chair of the American Heart Association’s Vascular Health Advisory Committee and Scientific Council on Peripheral Vascular Disease, Joshua A Beckman, said.

While the condition itself is usually not serious, it can be associated with more dangerous complications, such as deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot in a deep vein) or pulmonary embolism (a clot that blocks blood flow to the lungs).

Dr Barbabella, the president’s physician, described Trump’s case as “a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over 70”. He confirmed that Trump, 79, showed no signs of those more serious complications.

What is the treatment for CVI?

Doctors typically begin treatment with compression therapy, which helps reduce leg swelling and discomfort. Compression stockings are often prescribed and may be worn long-term, as they support vein function by promoting blood flow back to the heart.

In addition, doctors may recommend weight loss or resistance exercises to improve circulation.