(2026-02-04). Man City's Guardiola says he will continue to stand up for Palestine. aljazeera.com The wars and conflicts taking place around the world are 'our problems as human beings', Guardiola said.
(2026-02-04). Palestine Action members not guilty over Elbit factory break-in. newarab.com 
(2026-02-04). Human Rights Watch director quits over spiked report on Israel's 'crime against humanity'. thecanary.co 
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has spiked its own report describing Israel's treatment of Palestinians as a "crime against humanity". It's Israel-Palestine director Omar Shakir resigned in protest at the decision. The report, which had been legally approved and was ready for publication, addressed Israel's denial of Palestinians' legal 'right of return' to their homes and […] | By
(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). After HRW Blocks Report on Right of Return, Group's Israel-Palestine Team Quits. truthout.org Two Human Rights Watch employees — the group's entire Israel-Palestine team — resigned after senior staffers blocked a report calling Israel's denial of Palestinian refugees' right of return to their homeland a crime against humanity. Jewish Currents' Alex Kane reported Tuesday that HRW Israel-Palestine team lead Omar Shakir and assistant researcher Milena Ansari are stepping down over… |
(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). Wave of Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 21 amid West Bank raids. newarab.com 
Israeli strikes on
(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). 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). 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). 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). Thursday 2/5: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(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). 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). 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). 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). Precarious Invitations: Israel's President Isaac Herzog's Visit to Australia. globalresearch.ca Things are getting rather ropey on the invitation of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to visit Australia on February 8. It came amidst the anguish following the Bondi Beach attacks of December 14, 2025 on attendees of a Hanukkah event by …
(2026-02-04). Lebanon readies for legal action over Israel's chemical spraying. newarab.com 
Lebanese President In a statement issued on Wednesday, Aoun denounced Israeli aircraft for dispersing "toxic pesticides" over agricultural land in several southern border villages, calling the act a grave violation of Lebanese s…
(2026-02-04). South Africa expels Israeli envoy. ummid.com South Africa has expelled Israel envoy in the country Ariel Seidman.
(2026-02-04). Australia charges teenager over alleged death threats to Israeli President Herzog. al-monitor.com SYDNEY, Feb 5 (Reuters) – An Australian teenager has been charged for allegedly making online death threats against Israeli President Isaac Herzog, ahead of his upcoming visit to Australia.The 19-year-old man allegedly made the threats on a social media platform last month "towards a foreign head of state and internationally protected person", the Australian Federal Police said in a statement.The offence carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail.
(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). The New Era of Israeli Expansionism and the War Economy That Fuels It. portside.org The New Era of Israeli Expansionism and the War Economy That Fuels It |
(2026-02-04). A Bad Idea Whose Time Should Never Come: A U.S. War on Iran. counterpunch.org 
The U.S. and Israeli regime-change op in Iran flopped in January, to the shock of Washington and Jerusalem. Tehran was reportedly on the brink of executing over 800 traitors — CIA and Mossad spooks presumably — when Donald Trump claims to have stepped in and menaced the Iranians into ditching these plans. But, per Lawrence
(2026-02-04). Two Swedes jailed in Denmark for attack on Israeli embassy. newarab.com 
Two young Swedes were sentenced to jail terms Tuesday for throwing grenades at Israel's embassy in Denmark over a year ago. | A Copenhagen court condemned an 18-year-old to 12 years in prison and a 21-year-old to 14 years after finding them guilty of "terrorism" in the October 2024 incident. | "The two men threw the grenades with the intention of seriously frightening the Israeli and Danish populations – the attack therefore constitutes a terrorist act," police said in a statement. | The Copenhagen court also ruled that the two men, aged 16 and 18 at the time, acted in concert after prior agreement with one or mo…