In Rabat, tensions rise as the first female mayor resigns halfway through her term. Conflict erupts over her controversial decisions, starting with appointing her husband as city lawyer and progressing to unilateral actions without council input. The next mayor will likely shift the gender balance in Morocco's biggest communes. 

In Israel, a tragic mistake occurs as three hostages are accidentally killed by IDF troops during a frantic escape in Gaza. Their desperate pleas for help are misinterpreted amidst a chaotic firefight with Hamas, captured on a GoPro camera. 

Meanwhile, in Seoul, thousands of doctors take to the streets to protest against government plans to increase medical school admissions. The push for more healthcare professionals to cater to an aging population sparks strikes and suspensions, highlighting the struggles faced by healthcare workers in South Korea.

The Digest, 3/3/2024 @1000PM, CDT

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