Israel and Hamas resume fighting in Gaza as truce expires, raising concerns over civilian casualties. Israel vows to crush Hamas, while negotiations for a new truce hit a deadlock. Calls for protecting civilians grow internationally. Regional tensions escalate with drone attacks in the Red Sea, and the conflict spreads to Lebanon.

School officials at Monarch High in Florida reassigned pending investigation for allowing a transgender girl to play on the girls' volleyball team, violating state sports law. Principal, assistant principal, athletic director, and volleyball coach among those removed. The decision faces criticism for 'outing' the transgender student, but some students support it.

AREIT Inc to purchase prime properties worth 30 billion pesos, including office buildings, shopping malls, hotels, and resorts, from Ayala Land Inc. This acquisition strengthens AREIT's assets under management, part of its long-term growth strategy. Shares will be issued in exchange for the properties.

Home and auto insurance rates in the US skyrocketing, projected to have the largest increases in over five years. Insurance costs rose by 11% in 2022, and a similar uptick is expected by July 2023. Extreme weather, car accidents, and inflation driving up premiums.

The Digest, 12/3/2023 @1130PM, CDT

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