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english.palinfo.com (2026-01-30). Hamas urges mediators to pressure Israel to halt attacks as Gaza bombardment continues The Hamas Movement on Friday called on mediators and guarantor states to exert urgent pressure on Israel to stop its continued attacks on the Gaza Strip, warning that ongoing bombardment and demolitions constitute a dangerous escalation and a clear breach of the ceasefire agreement.

aljazeera.com (2026-01-30). LIVE: Iran warns retaliation to US attack will not be limited Iran has threatened to instantly strike US bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack.

english.palinfo.com (2026-01-30). 70,000 Palestinians attend Friday prayer at Aqsa Mosque Tens of thousands of worshippers performed Friday prayer at the Aqsa Mosque, despite the heavy military restrictions imposed by Israeli police forces at the Mosque's gates and the entrances of the Old City of Occupied Jerusalem.

aljazeera.com (2026-01-29). Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah warns of 'total war' if Iran is attacked Kataib Hezbollah, an Iraqi paramilitary group, has warned of a "total war" if Iran is attacked, signalling it would militarily support Tehran if conflict breaks out as the United States amasses military assets in the region.
The Iran-backed group's chief, Abu Hussein al‑Hamidawi, issued a fiery statement late on Sunday, calling on fighters to be prepared for war.

aljazeera.com (2026-01-29). Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda with 1.4m followers reports TikTok ban Emmy-winning Owda points to changes in TikTok's US ownership, remarks from Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to explain ban.

ibtimes.co.uk (2026-01-29). Palestinian Journalist Bisan Owda Says TikTok Permanently Banned Her Account In a video statement, she said the ban is not temporary, adding that she had anticipated it following recent interviews of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and TikTok's new US owner.

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ICRC (2026-01-31). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-01-31). ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org

News Wires (2026-01-31). Japan Supports Safe Drinking Water Initiative in Faisalabad District. thinktank.pk Japan's Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Akamatsu Shuichi, inaugurated a project aimed at improving access to safe drinking water in underserved communities of Faisalabad district, marking another milestone in Japan's grassroots humanitarian support for Pakistan. The project involves the installation of seven water filtration plants across vulnerable localities in Punjab and was implemented by Alkhidmat …

Aseel Saleh (2026-01-30). Reached but breached: the ceasefire between Syria's interim government and SDF. peoplesdispatch.org Less than two weeks after According to Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) the agreement stipulates: | An "immediate and comprehensive" cessation of hostilities. | The withdrawal of all troops affiliated wit…

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palestinechronicle.com (2026-01-31). 'We are Moving Skeletons': Palestinian Prisoners at Center of Global Protests Global protests marked the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian Prisoners, demanding detainees' release, an end to prison abuses, and accountability amid continued Israeli violations in Gaza.

english.palinfo.com (2026-01-30). 70,000 Palestinians attend Friday prayer at Aqsa Mosque Tens of thousands of worshippers performed Friday prayer at the Aqsa Mosque, despite the heavy military restrictions imposed by Israeli police forces at the Mosque's gates and the entrances of the Old City of Occupied Jerusalem.

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