(2026-02-04). Thousands Sign Online Petition Against Israel's Proposed Death Penalty Bill. counterpunch.org We, the thousands of international members of "L'chaim! Jews Against the Death Penalty," applaud and affirm our Israeli members and friends for the new online petition that Zazim recently disseminated against National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's proposed death penalty. In the days since this petition went live, it has already amassed over 5,000 signatures.
(2026-02-04). Not Gaza, not Hamas? Is this why Saudi Arabia hit reverse on Israel? MBS' royal family secrets. hindustantimes.com Saudi-Israel normalization once looked inevitable, but fresh analysis suggests the slowdown may have deeper roots. Israeli media and regional watchers are now linking Riyadh's cautious turn to internal legitimacy pressures around Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the symbolism of the NEOM mega-project, and shifting regional optics. As Iran-U.S. tensions rise and Gaza remains volatile, every Saudi move carries weight across the Middle East. Is this a tactical pause or a sign of bigger recalculations inside the kingdom?
(2026-02-04). Twelve Palestinians reportedly killed in Gaza by Israeli fire after IDF officer severely wounded by militants. haaretz.com Israeli strikes and artillery shelling were reported in Gaza City, Khan Yunis and the al-Bureij Refugee Camp in the central Gaza Strip. The Israeli military said the IDF reserve officer was wounded when militants opened fire on troops carryng out 'routine operational activity'…
(2026-02-04). Israel launches strikes on Gaza after military officer is injured. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Southern Command of the Israeli army is preparing to carry out airstrikes on military sites inthe Gaza Strip in response to the injury of an Israeli officer, Ynet news reported on Wednesday.According to The Jerusalem Post, a reserve officer was severely injured on Tuesday night during routine operational activity near the yellow line in northern Gaza.The army said that gunmen opened fire on troops, leading to the injury of an Israeli officer.The Israeli army revealed that armored units and Israel Air Force aircraft struck targets in the area and called the incident a "violation of the current cease…
(2026-02-04). 'Heavily armed': Greece, Israel boost military ties amid Gaza genocide. aljazeera.com Critics say Athens appears to be embracing Israel's 'defence model' after announcing largest purchase of its weapons.
(2026-02-04). LIVE: Israel 'suspends' evacuation of patients through Rafah crossing. aljazeera.com At least 10 people, including a four-year-old girl, killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza overnight.
(2026-02-04). Thursday 2/5: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-02-04). Jiddo's Treasure Chambers: A children's book of hope from Gaza. newarab.com 
When Palestinian rapper Sure, the 28-year-old Rotterdam-based artist had been telling stories about Palestine through rap and spoken word since the age of 15, but he had never written a book before. | However, in light of Israel's genocide in Gaza, Stryder, which is the Dutch moniker the artist goes by, meaning 'warrior,' says he felt a sense of…
(2026-02-04). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). ICRC president: States must harness momentum to improve Gaza's dire humanitarian situation in next phase of ceasefire. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the urgent need to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
(2026-02-04). Palestinian women recount 'journey of horror' at Gaza's Rafah crossing. aljazeera.com Palestinian women tell of harrowing experience at hands of the Israeli military at reopened Rafah crossing in Gaza.
(2026-02-04). Putin's secret message stopped US attack on Iran? 2nd Trump loss to Russia after Ukraine deal bust. hindustantimes.com Russian forces dropped 5,717 bombs in January, a 26% jump and the highest level since the war began, as Ukraine's air defences run low on missiles. While Moscow intensifies strikes and ramps up ballistic attacks, reports say Russian mediation may be restraining Trump from striking Iran.
(2026-02-04). Apoyo a Cuba y rechazo a la orden ejecutiva de Donald Trump en Sevilla. radiohc.cu 
El IV Evento Internacional Europa por Cuba sesionó el 30 y 31 de enero en Sevilla, España centrado en la condena a la política racista, xenófoba y ultraviolenta de la dictadura de Donald Trump, en Estados Unidos. | De igual forma se repudió al imperialismo y al sionismo que amenazan al mundo con más guerra, se exigió el fin del criminal bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos contra Cuba y se propusieron nuevas acciones solidarias para apoyar a la Revolución cubana. | En el sitio web Resumen Latinoamericano, se afirma que el evento estuvo dedicado al Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro en el cente…
(2026-02-03). What were Ukrainian bribery suspects doing at Tel clothing store? haaretz.com Two men accused of involvement in a massive bribery case in Ukraine fled to Israel and were spotted frequenting in Tel Aviv's high-end luxury square. The store owner denies a report alleging that the it serves as a 'place to convert money into cash'…
(2026-02-03). Democratic Party Leaders — Still Corporate, Cowardly, and Coasting. counterpunch.org 
"How's the Democratic Party's ground game in Pennsylvania?" I asked a friend several weeks before the 2024 presidential election. He replied optimistically that there were far more door knockers this year than in 2022. It turned out these door knockers were just urging a vote for the Democrats without putting forth a compelling agenda attached
(2026-02-03). Israel slammed for ceasefire violations. ecns.cn The foreign ministers of Arab and Muslim-majority countries on Sunday condemned Israel's repeated violations of the Gaza ceasefire, following the deaths of 31 people in fresh strikes on the Palestinian enclave over the weekend.
(2026-02-03). KSA won't permit attack on Iran from its territory: Crown Prince to Masoud Pezeshkian. ummid.com Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman categorically ruled out permission to the U.S. or other foreign forces to use its territory for attack on Iran.
(2026-02-03). From the streets to the ballot box. cpusa.org 
Presented by Joelle Fishman, chair, Political Action Commission CPUSA to the National Committee meeting, January 31, 2026. | If the fascist violence, terror and executions being waged against the people of Minneapolis say anything to us it's that we must get MAGA out of control of the House, the Senate, and state and local offices. And if the magnificent resistance by the people of Minneapolis and Minnesota says anything to us, it's that we can. | The political dynamic has been upended. The all-out class war for democracy and our future is exposed. Our Party is playing an important part. | Led by labor alongsi…