(2026-02-04). Another Week of Aiding Israel and Assorted Corruption. globalresearch.ca Currently, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants Trump and the US to do the heavy lifting in destroying Iran.
(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). 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). 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). Headlines for February 4, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Doubles Down on Calls for GOP to "Nationalize" Voting in the U.S., Renee Good's Brothers Urge Congress to Restrain Federal Immigration Crackdown, New York Attorney General James Announces Legal Observers to Document Federal Immigration Raids, Trump Signs Consolidated Funding Bill, Ending Partial Government Shutdown, Colombian President Gustavo Petro Meets with Trump at the White House, U.S. Military Announces It Shot Down Iranian Drone in the Arabian Sea, Israeli Airstrikes Kill at Least 21 Palestinians in Gaza, Trump Insults CNN Reporter Kaitlan Collins for Not Smiling as She Asked About…
(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). 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). Another deadly day in Gaza as Israeli violates ceasefire. newarab.com 
Early Wednesday morning, the The attacks targeted tents sheltering displaced families and residential buildings in Gaza City and Khan Younis, raising serious doubts about the durability of the ceasefire agreement that came into effect on 10 October 2025.
(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). Donors reluctant to fund US-led Gaza plan, sources say. newarab.com 
The US has yet to secure funding commitments for its
(2026-02-04). Thursday 2/5: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-02-04). Wave of Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 21 amid West Bank raids. newarab.com 
Israeli strikes on
(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). 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). Iran — A US Demurral is Not Necessarily a De-escalation. globalresearch.ca Fear of a wider war is influencing Washington's latest decision to forego an immediate attack on Iran — the UAE, Qatar, and the Saudis have been urging Washington to allow backdoor channels an opportunity to pull the parties back from …
(2026-02-04). War, Imperial Decline and the Communal Horizon: A Conversation with Robert Longa. orinocotribune.com Robert Longa is a founding member of the Fuerza Patriótica Alexis Vive, a Venezuelan grassroots organization promoting communal construction. Based in Caracas' 23 de Enero barrio, Longa has played a central role in building El Panal Commune and in advancing a strategic vision of communal power as the backbone of the Bolivarian Revolution. | This conversation took place in the aftermath of the January 3 attack on Venezuela, a moment that marked the culmination of the current phase of U.S. imperial escalation. In the interview, Longa reflects on imperialism's crisis of hegemony, the return of openly fascistic forms…