(2025-02-03). Algeria: Arbitrary Travel Bans Against Critics. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An Air Algerie plane sits on the tarmac of the Houari Boumediene airport in Algiers, Algeria, December 6, 2020. | © 2020 Fateh Guidoum/AP Photo | (Beirut) — Algerian authorities have increasingly used arbitrary travel bans to retaliate against perceived critics, Human Rights Watch and MENA Rights Group said today. The authorities should lift the arbitrary bans and stop using them as a tool to repress dissent.Algerian authorities have used travel bans to arbitrarily target civil society activists, opposition party leaders, journalists, union supporters, and others deemed criti…
(2025-02-03). Singapore: End harassment and intimidation of Transformative Justice Collective. fidh.org 11 organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, condemn in the strongest terms the latest restrictions imposed by the Singapore government on activists from the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC), a civil society group actively opposing the death penalty and advocating for human rights in the country. Read the statement (…) | – |
(2025-02-03). Call for action to stop atrocious crimes and grave human rights violations in Sudan. fidh.org
(2025-02-03). Taiwan Executes First Prisoner in Five Years. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Members of the Taiwan Constitutional Court hold a press conference after the ruling on the constitutionality of the death penalty in a case brought by people currently on death row, in Taipei, Taiwan, September 20, 2024. | © 2024 Ann Wang/Reuters…
(2025-02-03). Kazakhstan: Founder of Satirical Instagram Account Arrested. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Temirlan Ensebek talks to reporters outside a police station in Almaty, Kazakhstan on May 15, 2021. | © 2021 RFE/RL | (Berlin, February 3, 2025) — Authorities in Kazakhstan should immediately drop criminal charges brought against a blogger who operates a satirical Instagram account and release him from pretrial detention, Human Rights Watch said today.The blogger, Temirlan Ensebek, 29, manages the satirical Instagram account Qaznews24. Police arrested him on January 17, 2025, and searched his home. On January 18, an Almaty court approved his pretrial detention for two months…
(2025-02-03). Petro insists Colombia won't accept chained deportees from US. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro insisted on Saturday that his government will refuse US deportation flights that violate the human rights of Colombian migrants. In an interview with US television network…
(2025-02-03). Ethiopia: Defend and strengthen the human rights movement against erosion! fidh.org Human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Agasint Torture (OMCT), under the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, express deep concern over the escalating political tensions and ongoing conflicts in Ethiopia.
23 January 2025. The undersigned African civil society organisations (CSOs) and various international non-governmental organisations urgently express our deep concern (…) | – |
(2025-02-03). Urgent call to confirm the suspension of Azerbaijan's PACE credentials at winter session 2025. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to uphold the suspension of Azerbaijan's credentials for 2025, as escalating repression of civil society in the country violates the principles of the Council of Europe (…) | – |
(2025-02-03). Afghanistan: International Criminal Court Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders marks new milestone for gender justice. fidh.org
(2025-02-03). Iranian Top Military Advisor: Hezbollah Advances Toward Victory as US and Israeli Enemy Face Strategic Setbacks. english.almanar.com.lb General Yahya Rahim Safavi, the senior advisor to the Supreme Leader of Iran for Armed Forces Affairs, stated that Hezbollah's trajectory across Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria is advancing toward victory. Speaking at a ceremony commemorating the birth of Imam Hussein (PBUH), General Safavi discussed the shifting dynamics in the region and stressed the failure of …
(2025-02-03). Iraq groups seek Tsurkov swap with Israel for Hezbollah fighters. newarab.com 
(2025-02-03). Talks of release of Israeli researcher kidnapped in Iraq 'false'. newarab.com
(2025-02-03). Iraq "Weapons of Mass Destruction" (2003): Dr. David Halpin Talks About the Death of Weapons Inspector Dr. David Kelly. globalresearch.ca [This interview was conducted in 2016.] | One of the saddest and most poignant moments of the investigation of the Iraq war was the death of ‚Ä™‚ÄéDr David Kelly‚Ĩ, the weapons inspector who was found dead back in 2003 …
(2025-02-03). Qalibaf: Iran, Iraq resolved to continue support for Resistance Front. presstv.ir Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Iran and Iraq are determined to continue their support for the Resistance Front.
(2025-02-03). Iraq approves compensation plan to resolve Kurdistan oil dispute. newarab.com 
(2025-02-03). Iraq to repatriate all IS-linked nationals from al-Hol by 2027. newarab.com 
The Iraqi government and the UN have agreed to repatriate all families linked to Ali Abbas, spokesperson for the migration ministry, announced the recent return of 81 more Iraqi families from al-Hol camp to al-Jada camp in southern Mosul, northern Iraq. | "Since 2021, more than 2,600 Iraqi families have been repatriated
(2025-02-03). Palestine Action start applying heat to yet ANOTHER genocide-complicit company. thecanary.co On Monday 3 February, Palestine Action targeted yet another new firm complicit in Israel's genocide in Gaza — this time, a well-known household name. Palestine Action: Biffa now in its sights Overnight, activists from Palestine Action Scotland targeted the Glasgow and Edinburgh premises of Biffa Limited: They smashed windows, spray-painted 'Drop Leonardo', and covered the sites …
(2025-02-03). Palestine protesters show up disgraced University of Bristol in an illuminating way. thecanary.co Palestine campaigners have thrown a spotlight — almost quite literally — on the University of Bristol's complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza. Bristol Palestine protesters shine a light on university's complicity in Gaza genocide On the opening weekend (Friday 31 January — Sunday 2 February) of Bristol Light Festival 2025, activists hijacked the iconic 215ft …
(2025-02-03). Settler Colonialism: 'It Ends With Us' In Palestine And Israel. popularresistance.org My birth emerged from European capitalism's fascistic catastrophe in the 1920s—1940s. That catastrophe also produced Israel's experiment with settler colonialism in Palestine. This article refers to both these incidents to analyze the current Palestine-Israel catastrophe. | My reasons or qualifications to write such an article start with the fact that my maternal grandmother and grandfather were killed at the Nazis' Mauthausen concentration camp. My father's sister was killed in Auschwitz. My mother and her sister spent years in different concentration camps. Because of these events, my parents fled Europe…
(2025-02-03). New Syrian Resistance Begins Operations Against Israeli Occupation. popularresistance.org A newly formed Syrian resistance faction, calling itself the Islamic Resistance Front in Syria (IRFS), has claimed responsibility for an attack on 31 January against Israeli occupation forces in the southern governorate of Quneitra. | With this attack, the new resistance group announced the start of its operations "against the Israeli enemy alongside our operations against the terrorist gangs of Julani," referring to self-appointed transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa — the former deputy commander of ISIS and founder of Al-Qaeda in Syria.
(2025-02-03). Gaza genocide: Death toll rises to nearly 62,000 as thousands of missing declared dead. presstv.ir The government media office in the Gaza Strip has raised to 61,709 the death toll from Israel's genocidal war on the besieged territory.
(2025-02-03). Israeli Colonizers Pump Sewage Into Palestinian Lands In Bethlehem. imemc.org 
On Sunday evening, several illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizers invaded Palestinian agricultural lands in Kisan village, east of the West Bank city of Bethlehem, and pumped sewage water. Ahmad Ghazal, the secretary of the Fateh movement in Kisan, stated that the colonizers came from the nearby illegal Ibei HaNahal colony, which was built on stolen Palestinian …
(2025-02-03). Freed Palestinians bear signs of torture, starvation by Israel. newarab.com 
Dozens of As part of the agreement between Hamas and Israel, 183 Palestinians were freed from Israeli jails on Saturday. | Dressed in stained grey prison uniforms, many appeared frail and exhausted as they arriv…
(2025-02-03). Israeli forces blow up dozens of houses in Jenin's West Bank. newarab.com 
(2025-02-03). Israeli forces fatally shoot Palestinian youth in occupied West Bank. presstv.ir Israeli forces have shot dead a young Palestinian man during a raid on the al-Arroub refugee camp in the West Bank.
(2025-02-03). The Western Way of Genocide. indybay.org What is lacking is not knowledge — our perfidy and Israel's is part of the historical record — but the courage to name our darkness and repent. This willful blindness and historical amnesia, this refusal to be accountable to the rule of law, this belief that we have a right to use industrial violence to exert our will marks the start, not the end, of campaigns of mass slaughter by the Global North against the world's growing legions of the poor and the vulnerable.
(2025-02-03). Israel defence chief threatens freed Palestinian detainee. newarab.com 
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz took to social media on Thursday to threaten a former Palestinian detainee with reincarceration after the man was released as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. | Katz's post on X targeted "One mistake and you're going to meet old friends," Katz
(2025-02-03). Israeli Finance Minster Smotrich backs Saudi normalization, unless it includes Palestinian state. haaretz.com Smotrich said during a party meeting that he would support Israel normalizing ties with Saudi Arabia on the condition that it is based 'on truth, not lies suggesting that Arabs have national rights in the Land of Israel'…
(2025-02-03). Israeli forces withdraw from several key occupied points in south Syria: Reports. presstv.ir The Israeli regime's forces reportedly withdraw from several spots in the southwestern Syrian province of Quneitra.
(2025-02-03). Trump's proposal to "clear out" Gaza a crime against humanity. cpusa.org 
The Communist Party USA unequivocally condemns the illegal, inhumane, and monstrous proposal by President Trump to "clear out" the population of the Gaza Strip. | Trump's suggestion that the Palestinian population should be removed from Gaza and "absorbed" by Egypt and Jordan is a blatant call for population transfer. The United States, Israel, Jordan, and Egypt are all signatories to the 1949 Geneva Conventions and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), both of which categorically declare forced population transfers illegal. Additionally, the U.S., Jordan, and Egypt are signatories…
(2025-02-03). In the West Bank, Another 'Gaza Genocide' Unfolds. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle's Palestine Correspondent Israel, in collusion with the Palestinian Authority, is executing a coordinated crackdown in the occupied West Bank that mirrors its war on Gaza, using military force, intelligence sharing, and systematic destruction to weaken resistance and expand territorial control. Forty-eight days into the Palestinian Authority's (PA) crackdown on the resistance in the occupied West…
(2025-02-03). Australia: Macquarie University Rank-and-File Committee members speak out in defence of Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah. wsws.org We urge educators and students at Macquarie and throughout the education sector to make statements opposing the victimisation of Abdel-Fattah, who has been falsely accused of antisemitism for opposing the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2025-02-03). Iran warns Israel seeking Gaza-style genocide in occupied West Bank. presstv.ir Iran has called on the international community to stop Israel from repeating its genocide against Palestinians now in the West Bank.
(2025-02-03). Iran warns against spread of Israel's genocidal campaign to West Bank. presstv.ir Iran has condemned the crimes of Israel in the occupied West Bank that range from the killing of civilians to arbitrary arrests and the destruction of property.
(2025-02-03). Congo's War: From Genocide to Living by Genocide. transcend.org 29 Jan 2025 – Rwanda ⚪ > the Israel of Africa – The Democratic Republic of Congo remains one of the most volatile regions in the world, plagued by persistent conflict, exploitation, and foreign interference.
(2025-02-03). Jewish protester fears police 'losing their humanity' amid ongoing pro-Palestine march fallout. thecanary.co After the aggressive policing against anti-genocide protesters in London on 18 January, the Canary spoke with Carolyn Gelenter, who has regularly attended the marches in solidarity with Palestinians. Gelenter's father was a Holocaust survivor, and she believes it's important to openly express her opposition to Israel's crimes in Gaza. She previously told us about Met …
(2025-02-03). Israeli Channel 12: Netanyahu considers excluding the head of the Shin Bet from the "Israeli" negotiating team in the prisoners exchange deal. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-03). At the White House, Trump will show Netanyahu who's the boss. haaretz.com If Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu puts his domestic political considerations ahead of the U.S. President's wishes on their meeting on Tuesday, Donald Trump's displeasure will not be a slow burn, as it was during his first term, but a quick ignition…
(2025-02-03). Netanyahu extends Washington visit to Saturday due to 'numerous meeting requests,' office says. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Netanyahu departs to Washington ahead of meeting with Trump; Herzog, Lapid call for full hostage release-deal ‚ñ WEST BANK: Mahmoud Abbas spokesman: IDF's West Bank operation is 'ethnic cleansing,' must be stopped; Seventy killed since start of 2025 ‚ñ GAZA: IDF says it targeted vehicle that didn't pass through inspection point, breached cease-fire agreement in central Gaza…
(2025-02-03). Key Netanyahu trial witness sues Israel for millions alleging sexual assault during investigation. haaretz.com Filber, who was director-general of the Communications Ministry and testified in Case 4000, describes an array of misconduct allegations he endured while under investigation, including sodomy…
(2025-02-03). More pressure from the White House: Trump forces Netanyahu to pick new hostage negotiator. haaretz.com Some observers say Netanyahu isn't satisfied with Mossad chief David Barnea's work in the talks with Hamas, but in fact President Trump wants an Israeli authorized to make decisions — and he won't let Netanyahu slow-walk the process…
(2025-02-03). Lapid to White House: Netanyahu faces no political obstacle to reaching full Israel-Hamas hostage deal. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Netanyahu departs to Washington ahead of meeting with Trump; Herzog, Lapid call for full hostage release-deal ‚ñ WEST BANK: Mahmoud Abbas Spokesperson: 'IDF's West Bank operation is ethnic cleansing, must be stopped'; 70 killed since start of 2025 ‚ñ GAZA: IDF says it targeted vehicle that didn't pass through inspection point, breached cease-fire agreement in central Gaza…
(2025-02-03). Headlines for February 3, 2025. democracynow.org Trump Launches Trade War Against Canada, Mexico & China, "Time for It To Die": Musk Pushes for Trump to Shut Down USAID, Musk & Associates Gain Access to Treasury's Federal Payment System, Over 30 Jan. 6 Prosecutors Fired; FBI Agents Questioned over Ties to Insurrection Probes, Trump Doubles Down on Threat to Illegally Seize Panama Canal over China Ties, South African Official Floats Cutting U.S. Off from Minerals After Trump Aid Threat, Trump Hosts Netanyahu in D.C.; Arab Leaders Reject U.S. Call to Force Palestinians into Egypt and Jordan, Israel Escalates Attack on Jenin, Blows Up 23 Homes on…
(2025-02-03). Israeli Forces Shoot a Palestinian Teen in Hebron. imemc.org 
| On Monday, Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian teen near Hebron, and injured others near Bethlehem, in the southern occupied West Bank. | Israeli forces shot a Palestinian teen twice with exploding rounds, on Monday, in the town of Sa'ir, northeast of Hebron in the southern West Bank.
(2025-02-03). Army Continues Escalation In West Bank, Abducts 25 Palestinians. imemc.org 
Earlier Monday, the Israeli army continued its military escalation and violations in various parts of the occupied West Bank, causing damage to homes and infrastructure, and abducting at least 25 Palestinians. In Ramallah, in the central West Bank, the army invaded Kafr Malek village, east of the city, stormed homes, and abducted Hayel Hamayel, Ghassan …
(2025-02-03). Army Intensifies Siege, Abducts Two Palestinians, In Nablus. imemc.org 
Earlier Monday, the Israeli army intensified the siege on Nablus, in the occupied West Bank's northern part, stormed and ransacked homes, and abducted at least two Palestinians. Media sources reported that the soldiers ransacked several homes in Nablus and interrogated many Palestinians while inspecting their ID cards. They added that the soldiers abducted Tamer Thaher …
(2025-02-03). Israel Continues Military Offensive In Jenin For Fourteenth Day. imemc.org 
The Israeli occupation army continues its aggression on the city of Jenin and its refugee camp for the fourteenth consecutive day, resulting in the killing of 25 Palestinians, dozens of injuries, scores of abductions, and the demolition of dozens of homes, amid large-scale displacement affecting 15,000 citizens. On Sunday, 73-year-old Walid Mohammad Ali Lahlouh was …
(2025-02-03). Israeli Army Kills Elderly Palestinian Man In Jenin. imemc.org 
On Sunday morning, Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian man in the Jenin refugee camp, in Jenin in the occupied West Bank's northern part, bringing the number of slain Palestinians in Jenin in the last 13 days to 25. The army killed 38 Palestinians in the West Bank this year. In a statement, the …
(2025-02-03). Soldiers Kill A Palestinian, Injure Others, In Hebron. imemc.org 
On Sunday, Israeli soldiers killed 27-year-old Mohammad Amjad Haddoush and injured several others after the army invaded the Al-Arroub refugee camp, north of Hebron in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Media sources stated that the soldiers invaded the refugee camp, storming and ransacking homes, and deploying snipers on the rooftops of several houses and …
(2025-02-03). Democrats elect pro-Israel establishment party leader Ken Martin. newarab.com 
Over the weekend, members of the Democratic National Committee elected a long-time party insider and supporter of Israel as their new chairman. | On the heels of He received 246.5 votes out of 428 cast on the first ballot, a decisive vote for the Democrats' new leadership, tasked with party infrastructure and fundraising. | Martin is a longstanding supporter of Israel. O…
(2025-02-03). Gaza is not a "thing," Mr. President. electronicintifada.net Palestinians have weathered prior Israeli efforts to ethnically cleanse them from Gaza.
(2025-02-03). Norwegian football club donates ticket revenue from match vs Israeli club to Gaza. skwawkbox.org 
FK Bodà∏/Glimt announces donation after thrashing Maccabi Tel Aviv at home Norwegian football club FK Bodo/Glimt has announced it is donating the ticket revenue from its home Europa League match against Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv to the Red Cross/Crescent in Gaza. The club said that it is giving the whole 735,000 NOK — around …
(2025-02-03). Israel raids more areas across West Bank; UN warns of 'genocidal intent'. presstv.ir The Israeli military intensifies its raids across the occupied West Bank, triggering widespread condemnations.
(2025-02-03). Praise for Hamas earns 80-year-old freed Israeli captive wrath and abuse of settlers. presstv.ir Zionist settlers have launched a vicious tirade against one of the captives recently freed by Hamas after he expressed gratitude toward his captors.
(2025-02-03). Prisoner swap exposes Israel's defeat, Gazans' victory: Iran Army chief. presstv.ir The chief commander of the Iranian Army says the prisoner swap between Israel and Hamas exposes Israel's defeat and the Palestinian people's victory.
(2025-02-03). Hamas still 'dominant actor' in Gaza; no strategic direction for Israel: UK media. presstv.ir A former Israeli intelligence officer acknowledges that Israel has failed to achieve the goals of its war on Gaza.
(2025-02-03). Hamas: Hague Group alliance 'important step in ending Israeli occupation'. presstv.ir Hamas commends the formation of the "Hague Group" as an important step in ending the Israeli occupation.
(2025-02-03). Israel raids more areas across West Bank as UN blasts Tel Aviv's 'crimes'. presstv.ir The Israeli military intensifies its raids across the occupied West Bank, triggering widespread condemnations.
(2025-02-03). Israeli forces killed 70 in West Bank this year, Health Ministry says. aljazeera.com PA accuses Israel of waging an 'all-out war' on the Palestinian people to carry out 'ethnic cleansing' plans.
(2025-02-03). Why Gaza's death toll was raised to nearly 62,000. aljazeera.com Authorities in Gaza have updated the death toll from Israel's war on the enclave to 61,709.
(2025-02-03). Deaths from Israel's attacks on Gaza close to 62,000 as missing added. aljazeera.com Local authorities add 14,000 people, missing and presumed dead, to the list.
(2025-02-03). Destruction after Israeli forces blew up Palestinian homes in Jenin. aljazeera.com At least 20 homes in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin were left in ruins after Israeli forces blew them up.
(2025-02-03). Gaza authorities revise war death toll to 61,700. aljazeera.com The death toll from Israel's war on Gaza has been revised to more than 61,700 people according to government officials.
(2025-02-03). Palestinian family reunites in north Gaza for first time in Israel's war. aljazeera.com See the heartwarming moment this Palestinian mother of four reunites with her husband in northern Gaza.
(2025-02-03). A Palestinian child injured as Israeli occupation forces opened fire at civilians in Tulkarm refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-03). Smotrich: No hope should be given to the Palestinian Authority or Arabs to establish a Palestinian state in the "heart of Israel" english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-03). Israeli occupation forces storm the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-03). Maariv: Israeli police arrest a bookstore owner in Jerusalem's old city for selling books about Yahya Sinwar, Hasan Nasrallah, Abdullah Barghouti. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-03). The Hidden Messages Behind Hamas' Al-Qassam Brigades Captive Release. english.almanar.com.lb The Palestinian resistance continues to send strong messages to "Israel" through carefully staged captive handovers, each designed to reinforce its position. The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, demonstrated a high level of military organization and presence during the release of the fourth batch of captives on Saturday (February 1), staging a symbolic display …
(2025-02-03). Hardline Haredi faction fails to dampen spirits at gathering of ultra-Orthodox IDF recruits. haaretz.com 'The demonstration outside only strengthens my decision to enlist,' said a young Bnei Brak man about the hundreds of protestors who tried to disrupt the conference, where Ultra-Orthodox men from all factions, including Gur Hassidim, learned about different IDF programs…
(2025-02-03). Mosque and tractor set on fire in suspected West Bank settler attack. haaretz.com Footage shows two arsonists in the West Bank village Mou'arjat, with one of them telling the other: 'Light it.' The village has been targeted by settlers several times…
(2025-02-03). Ben-Gvir associates summoned for questioning in investigation into prison chief, police commander. haaretz.com A West Bank police commander under investigation for allegedly shielding far-right Israeli extremists from arrest to appease the former national security minister is among the Ben-Gvir associates summoned for questioning…
(2025-02-03). Israelis see BBQ as part of their culture. So why is banning it perceived as anti-Arab? haaretz.com Visitors to several national parks in Israel will no longer be allowed to have a Mangal — the local version of outdoor barbecue. But is the move only adding fuel to Arab-Israeli tensions?
(2025-02-03). Airlines are returning to Israel's skies, but soaring prices persist. haaretz.com With cease-fires holding in Gaza and Lebanon, international airlines are coming back — and there are also two new Israeli airlines on the scene…
(2025-02-03). Most Israelis back Trump's Mideast peace plan, including establishment of Palestinian state, poll shows. haaretz.com According to the survey, 66 percent of the Israeli public prioritizes returning all the hostages over the dismantling of Hamas in Gaza — though the results differ vastly when divided along party lines…
(2025-02-03). Six Arab-Israelis murdered in 24 hours, including doctor shot at children's medical clinic. haaretz.com 'Our situation is awful, everyone is armed,' said a resident of Lod in central Israel. 'It started with criminals, but now every young person is a potential victim.' According to Haaretz's toll, 26 people have been murdered in Arab society since the start of 2025…
(2025-02-03). 'Don't leave my children and others behind,' says mother of two Israeli hostages held in Gaza. haaretz.com Several families whose loved ones are not included in the first stage of the deal say they have learned from the previous agreement — and warn that the current opportunity must not be squandered…
(2025-02-03). Public trust: The top priority for Israel's new army chief despite wartime challenges. haaretz.com Zamir will be the IDF chief receiving the findings of the Oct. 7 investigations and must resist government attempts to influence their conclusions, or reshape the top brass with politically driven appointments aligned with the far-right government's ideology…
(2025-02-03). Three Arab Israelis shot dead in northern Israel; 22 killed so far in 2025. haaretz.com Police suspect the homicide is linked to a conflict between crime organizations in northern Israel, but no suspects have been arrested so far…
(2025-02-03). Five Arab-Israelis murdered in 24 hours; 14-year-old shot dead in central Israel. haaretz.com 'Our situation is awful, everyone is armed,' said a resident of Lod in central Israel. 'It started with criminals, but now every young person is a potential victim.' According to Haaretz's toll, 25 people have been murdered in Arab society since the start of 2025…
(2025-02-03). Israel kills former Palestinian detainee in West Bank. newarab.com 
A former The Gaza Health Ministry revealed two Palestinians were killed south of Jenin, including Abdul Hadi Issam Alawneh. | Alawneh was released under the November 2023
(2025-02-03). Israeli airstrike kills child, injures civilians in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-02-03). Israeli settlers set fire to mosque in occupied West Bank. newarab.com 
Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank destroyed a mosque in the The settlers poured a flammable substance inside the mosque in the Arab al-Mleihat community, northwest of "The mosque was completely burned down," M…
(2025-02-03). Return marches continue in southern Lebanon despite Israeli fire. newarab.com 
(2025-02-03). US to announce progress in Saudi-Israel normalisation talks. newarab.com 
US President The report came after US envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, was reportedly working to finalise the exact wording of the agreement between the two countries. | Last week, Witkoff visited Riyadh on a trip tha…
(2025-02-03). Israeli assault on Jenin, Tulkarm displaces thousands. newarab.com 
As the siege on Jenin tightens, humanitarian aid has been blocked with thousands forced to flee their homes. Israeli forces hav…
(2025-02-03). In Historic Return March, Thousands of Palestinians Arrive in Northern Gaza. transcend.org 27 Jan 2025 – Late today, 300,000 forcibly displaced Palestinians returned to Gaza City and northern Gaza for the first time since the start of Israel's genocidal military attacks.
(2025-02-03). Thirty Years of Middle East Lies Just Keep Coming Back to Bite Us. Jonathan cook. globalresearch.ca The story: Did you believe it 30 years ago when they told you that the Oslo Accords would bring peace to the Middle East? That Israel would finally withdraw from the Palestinian territories it had illegally occupied for decades, …
(2025-02-03). Israel Escalates Its West Bank Assault, Conducting Largest Demolition in Years. truthout.org Israeli forces conducted an unprecedented escalation in the West Bank over the weekend by detonating 20 apartment buildings in the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank. According to some reports, the move constituted the largest single demolition operation conducted in the West Bank since 1967. According to reports, the Israeli army warned Israelis in the nearby settlements that they… |
(2025-02-03). Selected Articles: Thirty Years of Middle East Lies Just Keep Coming Back to Bite Us. globalresearch.ca 
By Did you believe it 30 years ago when they told you that the Oslo Accords would bring peace …
(2025-02-03). Statement From Jewish Rutgers Union Members: Zionist Hegemony Must End. popularresistance.org On November, 25, 2024, the office building of the Rutgers academic unions (representing tenured, contingent, and graduate student educators) was defaced with pro-Israel posters. "Fight Jew-hatred. Before it's too late," said one. "STAND UP FOR THE JEWISH STATE," demanded another. | As Jewish educators at Rutgers we categorically reject the slanderous insinuation that our unions—led by Jewish presidents and vice presidents—are blind to or bastions of antisemitism. At the same time, we affirm our opposition to all ethnosupremacist states—including the apartheid Israeli state.
(2025-02-03). The Encampment Movement leads the way under Trump. mondoweiss.net 
As social movements in the U.S. plan ahead for the Trump administration, we should look to the campus Palestine movement for lessons on how to organize under the repressive conditions we will all soon face.
(2025-02-03). More Than Jobs At Stake In Attack On Pro-Palestinian Campus Speech. popularresistance.org For months before U.S. President Donald Trump took office, nearly daily reports rolled in of students and professors on trial for their activism for Palestinian life. | New York University suspended 11 students who were part of a peaceful flyer distribution and sit-in, including students who simply sat in the library lobby in solidarity. Eleven students at Swarthmore College faced expulsion on assault charges for using a bullhorn. Emerson College laid off 10 staff members, blaming protests for Palestine as a cause for low enrollment, and then using layoffs to target pro-Palestine employees.
(2025-02-03). Fans who waved Palestine flag at France basketball game fined. newarab.com 
A The Nanterre Court sentenced the two fans, aged 19 and 21,…
(2025-02-03). Migration, Drugs, and Tariffs: Whether Biden or Trump, US's Latin American Policy Will Still Be Contemptible. counterpunch.org 
With Donald Trump as the new US president, pundits are speculating about how US policy towards Latin America might change. In this article, we look at some of the speculation, then address three specific instances of how the US's policy priorities may be viewed from a progressive, Latin American perspective. This leads us to a
(2025-02-03). Black lives still matter. cpusa.org 
The historic Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, which reached a crescendo in 2020 with the George Floyd Uprisings, has been a generation-defining political moment for many working people in the United States. Indeed, the mass demonstrations of 2020 mobilized millions, making them the largest protest movement in our country's history. | Those who once considered themselves "apolitical" then saw the value of political life. Many who considered themselves "centrists" or even "conservative" no longer identified with those labels. Progressive and socialist organizations swelled with new membership and activity, inc…
(2025-02-03). Biden or Trump, US Latin American Policy Remains Contemptible: Migration, Drugs, Tariffs. transcend.org 30 Jan 2025 – With Donald Trump, pundits are speculating about how US policy towards Latin America might change. We look at some of the speculation and address three instances of how the US's policy may be viewed from a progressive, L.A. perspective.
(2025-02-03). Biden Gave Trump The Blueprint To Lock Up 30,000 Migrants. popularresistance.org On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to "expand" a migrant detention center located within the Guantánamo Bay Naval Base. Prior to the release of the executive order, the administration announced that 30,000 migrants would be detained at Guantánamo. | "We have 30,000 beds in Guantanamo to detain the worst criminal illegal aliens threatening the American people. This will double our capacity immediately," Trump said. | But according to Department of Homeland Security and Navy documents from 2021 and 2022 reviewed by Drop Site News, the Trump administration may not be able to detain that h…
(2025-02-03). Celebra Centro de Desarrollo de la Montaña en Guantánamo aniversario 31. radiohc.cu El Centro de Desarrollo de la Montaña (CDM), en Guantánamo, único de su tipo en la nación, celebra este 3 de febrero su aniversario 31 con aportes significativos por las investigaciones, los servicios científico —tecnológicos y proyectos, a favor de mayores rendimientos agropecuarios y el bienestar de los pobladores de las serranías.
(2025-02-03). Guantánamo recuerda 66 años de la primera visita de Fidel. cubadebate.cu El 3 de febrero de 1959, apenas 34 días después del triunfo de la Revolución, en el aeropuerto de Los Caños, el Comandante Villa, jefe de la Plaza, recibía a Fidel, el cual llegó acompañado del Comandante Piñeiro; minutos después la caravana entraba a la ciudad, donde recorrió varias de sus arterias principales y fue aclamado por una multitud emocionada y vibrante.
(2025-02-03). Venezuelan President Criticized For Not Being A Proper Dictator. popularresistance.org Hot off the newswires are shocking tales of democratic elections in Venezuela, grassroots organizations forming food cooperatives, and repatriation of migrants. What will one of the media establishment's most demonized "authoritarian regimes" do next? | Bloomberg approvingly quotes an opposition-supporting Venezuelan living in Chile that Venezuela's scheduling of parliamentary and regional elections in April is a desperate attempt by President Maduro to "obtain some kind of legitimacy for the regime." | Not to be caught in the trap of participating in elections, US-backed far-right Venezuelan "opposition leader"
(2025-02-03). Inicia este lunes en Venezuela la XII Cumbre Extraordinaria del ALBA-TCP (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) desarrolla hoy en Caracas, la capital de Venezuela, una reunión de trabajo extraordinaria de Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno para analizar temas trascendentes para el desarrollo de los países miembros y la región. El encuentro fue anunciado en un comunicado.
(2025-02-03). ALBA-TCP celebra cumbre extraordinaria en Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 feb (RHC) La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) desarrollará hoy en Caracas una reunión de trabajo extraordinaria de Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno para analizar temas trascendentes.
(2025-02-03). Catatumbo: The Colombian Counterinsurgency and the Militarization Against Venezuela. libya360.wordpress.com Oscar Rotundo Tensions are increasing on the Colombia-Venezuela border. Bourgeois liberal democracy and the "Deep State" of the pro-imperialist power bloc form the superstructure on which governance in Colombia is based, with the colonized army as guarantor. In this reality, a permanent struggle is taking place between the interests of the popular sectors for the…
(2025-02-03). Opposition Economist: Venezuelan Oil Becomes More Competitive Thanks to Trump's Tariffs (+Chevron). orinocotribune.com The recent actions of the government of US President Donald Trump are favorable for Venezuela in terms of oil and diplomatic recognition, according to the Venezuelan opposition-aligned economist based in the United States, Francisco Rodríguez. | In a series of social media posts published on Saturday, February 1, Rodríguez stated that it is relevant that Trump has not decided to apply tariffs on Venezuelan crude oil amid his recent controversial economic measures, including the announcement of a 10% tariff on Canadian oil and a 25% tariff on Mexican oil. | "This means that while Canadian and Mexican oil are becom…
(2025-02-03). Venezuela: Authorities Highlight Broad Turnout in First National Popular Consultation of 2025. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan National Communal Electoral Commission highlighted the broad participation of the population in the first National Popular Consultation of 2025, held on Sunday, to select community projects for direct government funding. | "Today, citizen participation has exceeded the expectations in many polling stations, and we are happy to see that our people have shown what popular power means. We invite the people to participate in the consultation in order to improve grassroots issues in each commune," commission member Carolina Arellano told the press on Sunday, February 2. | She highlighted that more than…
(2025-02-03). En Venezuela Consulta Popular Nacional: las comunidades deciden. radiohc.cu En un acto de democracia, las venezolanas y venezolanos acudieron este domingo 2 de febrero a las urnas en la primera Consulta Popular Nacional del año, para elegir los proyectos que desean sean implementados en sus comunidades con los recursos asignados por el gobierno.
(2025-02-03). Fallece en Venezuela destacado ajedrecista y entrenador cubano. radiohc.cu Caracas, 3 feb (PL) La Asociación de Cubanas y Cubanos Residentes en Venezuela lamenta el fallecimiento del destacado ajedrecista cubano Pedro Julio García, quien residía en el estado Mérida, Venezuela, desde 1992.
(2025-02-03). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-02-03). Tribute to Tapan Bose (8 Jun 1946 — 30 Jan 2025): Documentary Filmmaker, Rights & Peace Activist, Writer and Public Intellectual. transcend.org Despite his fame, impactful and life-long activism, and standing among activists, members of the South Asian intelligentsia and state functionaries, Tapan was such a grounded and down-to-earth person. He mentored younger generations of activists and rights defenders across South Asia.
(2025-02-03). Appalachian Activists Reclaim and Rewild Land Slated as Site for New Prison. truthout.org On a freezing cold Wednesday afternoon in eastern Kentucky, Taysha DeVaughan joined a small gathering at the foot of a reclaimed strip mine to celebrate a homecoming. "It's a return of an ancestor," DeVaughan said. "It's a return of a relative." That relative was the land they stood on, part of a tract slated for a federal penitentiary that many in the crowd consider another injustice in a… |
(2025-02-03). Bison, not prison: Activists buy a prison site to rewild the land. grist.org 
On a freezing cold Wednesday afternoon in eastern Kentucky, Taysha DeVaughan joined a small gathering at the foot of a reclaimed strip mine to celebrate a homecoming. "It's a return of an ancestor," DeVaughan said. "It's a return of a relative." | That relative was the land they stood on, part of a tract slated for a federal penitentiary that many in the crowd consider another injustice in a region riddled with them. The mine shut down years ago, but the site, near the town of Roxana, still bears the scars of extraction. DeVaughan, an enrolled member of the Comanche Nation, joined some two dozen people on Janu…
(2025-02-03). Suella Braverman spent thousands of public money on media training while Home Secretary. leftfootforward.org Suella Braverman spent over £23,000 of public money on media and voice training while she was Home Secretary, before being sacked for controversial comments in the media. | The former Home Secretary was sacked in November 2023 after making unauthorised comments in the media accusing police of being more lenient towards pro-Palestinian activists than right-wing and nationalist protesters. | Before being sacked, Braverman also made comments on social media about homelesness being a "lifestyle choice". | Newly published Home Office figures revealed that the department spent £23,688 on media and voice…
(2025-02-03). GB News' arguments on Brexit, borders and Trump taken apart by Labour activists. leftfootforward.org Businesses are drowning in red-tape, with £7bn in costs from additional customs administration and at least £10bn in lost trade, with exports dropping by 30% as a result of Brexit…
(2025-02-03). As World War III Winds Down, a Brief Prognosis. globalresearch.ca I believe the Anglo-American-Zionist Empire has lost the quarter-century-long World War III that began with 9/11, i.e., the Neocons' "New Pearl Harbor." | The U.S is now beginning its own solitary "long retreat" to "Fortress America." | Future wars are likely to …
(2025-02-03). Trump: Fast and Furious. orinocotribune.com By Atilio Boron — Jan 22, 2025 | Donald Trump's return to the White House and the signals he sent from the moment of his inauguration (which continued late into the night at the unexpected press conference that took place in the Oval Office) were tinged with an alarming mixture of arrogance and overconfidence. If anyone still doubts that the United States is the center of an empire, the show put on by the New York tycoon dispels all doubts. But the radical nature of his proposals and his verbiage express, better than anything else, the harsh reality that US imperialism is experiencing an inexorable decline.
(2025-02-03). (Norwegian-Norsk) Hva kommer etter USAs imperium? transcend.org En nà∏kkelhypotese i The fall of the US empire — and then what? er at etterfà∏lgersystemet til det amerikanske imperiet verken vil và¶re et hegemoni drevet av en stor aktà∏r som Kina eller EU, eller globalisering drevet av transnasjonale selskaper, men en verden av regioner med regionale valutaer.
(2025-02-03). Jordan 'asks Hamas to remove Ahlam Tamimi from the kingdom'. newarab.com 
Jordan has asked Hamas to transfer Hamas's branch in Qatar has been officially told Tamimi must be transferred outside Jordan otherwise Amman will be forced to hand her over to Washington, according to the same sources. | Al-Araby Al-Jadeed's report has sparked a debate in J…
(2025-02-03). Iran detains political activist who criticised the ruling system. newarab.com 
(2025-02-03). Iran Hopes for Formation of Inclusive Government in Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran would respect any Syrian government backed by the people of Syria, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said, expressing hope that the next government in the Arab country would represent all segments of society.
(2025-02-03). Eslami: Iran's nuclear program completely transparent. presstv.ir The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the Islamic Republic's nuclear program is completely transparent and peaceful.
(2025-02-03). Iran Eager to Broaden Ties with Azerbaijan: FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The administration of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attaches special significance to the promotion of relations with the Republic of Azerbaijan on the basis of mutual respect and trust, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
(2025-02-03). Iran Urges Employment of ECO Capacities to Boost Ties among Members. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Iran highlighted the potential of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) for the expansion of relations among its member states.
(2025-02-03). Iran to Dispatch Naval Ships to UAE. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Navy and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) are going to deploy four military vessels to the United Arab Emirates for a friendly visit, a commander announced.
(2025-02-03). Only Palestinians Can Decide Gaza's Fate: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The future of the Gaza Strip must be shaped by the Palestinian people alone, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
(2025-02-03). IRGC missiles can strike any enemy; Navy capable of engagement anywhere: Salami. presstv.ir The IRGC's chief commander hails the extent of the reach of the force's missiles and their deterrent capability.
(2025-02-03). The Trump Tariffs as seen from Teheran: Press TV interview. gilbertdoctorow.com Press TV, Iran is a global broadcaster and their international news programs deal with many of the same breaking news issues that attract the interest of Western mainstream, though with their own nuances. That, in any case, is the way I frame my answers to their questions as you will see from the following video …
(2025-02-03). #IR46: How Iran became global leader in drones, missiles and air defense systems. presstv.ir Iran is recognized today as a global leader in drone, missile, and air defense technology, achieving the feat despite sanctions since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
(2025-02-03). Shift in Military Alliances: America Declares War on Turkey? #NATOExit? globalresearch.ca While Turkey is still "officially" a member of NATO, president Erdoğan has been developing "friendly relations" with two of America's staunchest enemies, namely Iran and Russia. US -Turkey military cooperation dates back to the Cold War. Today Turkey is sleeping with the enemy. And Trump has "rhetorically" declared war on Turkey. We are ready for war, says President Erdogan.
(2025-02-03). Pezeshkian: Any geopolitical change to regional borders 'unacceptable'. presstv.ir The Iranian president says Tehran will never accept any geopolitical change to borders in the region.
(2025-02-03). Iran key AI player in Persian Gulf region, ready for cooperation: ICT Minister. presstv.ir The Iranian minister of information and communications technology says the country is a key player in the field of Artificial intelligence (AI) in the Persian Gulf.
(2025-02-03). Tehran meeting: Iran urges enhanced economic exchanges among ECO members. presstv.ir The Iranian deputy foreign minister says the ECO member states should make more efforts to increase economic exchanges among them.
(2025-02-03). Iran unveils new ballistic missile in show of force. newarab.com 
(2025-02-03). Egyptian newspaper highlights Cuba's struggle for independence. plenglish.com Cairo, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) Al Ahram newspaper highlighted on Monday the struggle of the Cuban people against the United States' aggressive policies, including the economic, financial, and commercial blockade it has imposed for more than six decades.
(2025-02-03). El liderazgo del Partido Comunista de Vietnam a 95 años de fundado. cubadebate.cu El 3 de febrero de 1930 se fundó el Partido Comunista de Vietnam (PCV), en aquel entonces Partido Comunista de Indochina, lo que constituyó un viraje histórico no solamente para la lucha de la clase obrera-campesina, sino también en la historia del movimiento nacional vietnamita y en los procesos revolucionarios del Sudeste Asiático.
(2025-02-03). EEUU amenaza con medidas si continúa la influencia china en el Canal de Panamá. cubadebate.cu Marco Rubio, advirtió que su país tomará "medidas" si continúa la "influencia" china en el canal de Panamá, aunque el presidente panameño, José Raúl Mulino, no ve una amenaza "real" de que Donald Trump se apodere de la vía. Al reunirse con Mulino, Rubio "dejó claro que este 'statu quo' es inaceptable.
(2025-02-03). Cuba saluda 95 aniversario del Partido Comunista de Vietnam. cubadebate.cu El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), destacó hoy los fuertes nexos entre las formaciones políticas de su país y de Vietnam, al saludar el aniversario 95 años de la fundación del Partido Comunista de la nación indochina (PCV).
(2025-02-03). Salsa Festival readies details for its next edition in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) The Salsa Festival, an event created and organized in Cuba by musician and orchestra director Maykel Blanco, today specifies the details for its start-up on February 19. Considered one of the most significant and eagerly awaited cultural events in Cuba, the festival, scheduled to last until February 23, will take place at Havana's Club 500.
(2025-02-03). Cuba prepares 3rd Int'l Transportation and Logistics Fair 2025. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is preparing the 3rd International Transportation and Logistics Fair, FITL 2025, to reinforce existing projects, negotiate new proposals, and identify new business opportunities in this sector.
(2025-02-03). Triplista Lázaro Martínez con buen arranque en temporada invernal. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 feb (JIT).- El cubano Lázaro Martínez apenas necesitó dos intentos para quedarse con el primer lugar en la prueba de triple salto del Mitin de Atletismo Bajo Techo de Val-de Reuil, en Francia.
(2025-02-03). Línea dura sobre puntal maltrecho. radiohc.cu El anuncio del secretario norteamericano de Estado, Marco Rubio, de restaurar lo que él llama política dura contra Cuba, tiene su soporte en argumentos falsos y cuestionables.
(2025-02-03). Diario egipcio destaca lucha de Cuba por su independencia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 feb (RHC) El diario egipcio Al Ahram destacó hoy la lucha del pueblo cubano contra las políticas agresivas de Estados Unidos, incluido el bloqueo económico, financiero y comercial que aplica desde hace más de seis décadas.
(2025-02-03). Festival de la Salsa alista detalles para su próxima edición en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 feb (RHC) El Festival de la Salsa, evento creado y organizado en Cuba por el músico y director de orquesta Maykel Blanco, precisa hoy los detalles para su arrancada el venidero 19 de febrero.
(2025-02-03). Alista Cuba III feria Internacional de Transporte y Logística 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 feb (RHC) Con el propósito de consolidar proyectos existentes en el sector transportista o en negociación, e identificar nuevas oportunidades de negocios, Cuba alista hoy la III Feria Internacional de Transporte y Logística (FITL 2025).
(2025-02-03). Iván Silva en podio del Grand Slam de Judo de París. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 feb (PL).- El brasileño Leonardo Gonàßalves y el cubano Iván Silva ganaron medallas de plata y bronce en el Grand Slam de Judo de París, en la categoría de 100 kg.
(2025-02-03). Nueve países representados en el IV Congreso Internacional Juriscuba. cubadebate.cu El programa incluirá intervenciones especiales, conferencias magistrales, ponencias y trabajo en paneles para propiciar el intercambio y la superación. Todos tributan al reforzamiento de la seguridad jurídica de la mayor de las Antillas, en función de hacer prevalecer garantías y principios fundamentales para el Estado socialista de derecho y justicia social.
(2025-02-03). Presidenta mexicana anuncia pausa en aranceles con Estados Unidos por un mes. cubadebate.cu La presidenta mexicana Claudia Sheinbaum anunció este lunes que Estados Unidos decidió pausar por mes la aplicación de los aranceles generales de 25% para México tras llegar a unos acuerdos en materia de seguridad. La mandataria subrayó que tras una conversación telefónica con el presidente Donald Trump se decidió poner en "pausa los aranceles por un mes a partir de ahora".
(2025-02-03). Beyoncé triunfa en los Premios Grammy 2025. cubadebate.cu En esta 67 edición de los Grammy, la cantante —catalogada por la revista Billboard como la mejor estrella pop del siglo XXI por su impacto, evolución e influencia en esta música en los últimos 25 años— siguió haciendo historia. El número de premios que atesora la confirman con 35 en la cima y 99 nominaciones a lo largo de su carrera.
(2025-02-03). Este lunes en la Mesa Redonda, Comenzando la Semana. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La más reciente reunión del Alba-TCP las consecuencias de la política migratoria de Donald Trump, así como la situación en Medio Oriente, serán los temas principales de la mesa redonda de este lunes, comenzando la semana que contará además con la sección La Esquina.
(2025-02-03). Estados Unidos condiciona el apoyo a Ucrania al control de sus "tierras raras" cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, considera seguir apoyando a Ucrania si este país le ofrece la como garantía sus "tierras raras", nombre con el que se conoce un selecto grupo de elementos químicos que son ampliamente codiciados y utilizados en diferentes sectores tecnológicos y de defensa.
(2025-02-03). IDEAS Multimedios obtiene dos menciones en el Concurso Nacional de Periodismo José González Barros. cubadebate.cu Randy Alonso y Oscar Figueredo , de Ideas Multimedios, obtuvieron menciones en el Concurso Nacional de Periodismo José González Barros. Alonso Falcón recibió la distinción por su trabajo "Aunque no todo lo esperado, Cuba fue también fue protagonista de la fiesta de París", mientras que Oscar Figueredo lo mereció por "Un himno, el amor y el deporte en París".
(2025-02-03). Investigadores encuentran discrepancias de altitud entre el helicóptero y el avión accidentados en Washington DC. cubadebate.cu Datos preliminares del vuelo sobre la colisión mortal en pleno aire entre un avión de American Airlines y un helicóptero militar Black Hawk en Washington DC, reveló una discrepancia significativa en las lecturas de altitud de ambas aeronaves en el momento del impacto. Los datos del registrador de vuelo del vuelo 5342 de American Eagle indicaban que la aeronave volaba a aproximadamente 99 metros de altura…
(2025-02-03). Marco Rubio asume como jefe interino de la USAID. cubadebate.cu De este modo, confirmó la proyectada fusión de la agencia con el Departamento de Estado por parte del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump. La página web del Departamento de Estado informa que Rubio ya ha notificado al Congreso que "las actividades de ayuda exterior de la USAID están siendo revisadas para una posible reorganización".
(2025-02-03). Adecuaciones Tributarias: øPara bien o para mal? cubadebate.cu En diciembre pasado, el debate público giró en torno a la nueva Ley del Presupuesto del Estado y sus proyecciones para 2025. Entre los temas recurrentes destacan las adecuaciones tributarias anunciadas, que generaron dudas en la ciudadanía: øimplicarán un aumento de impuestos? øPor qué se reformulan los pagos de tributos? Y, como telón de fondo, resurge el fantasma de la evasión fiscal, un problema que lastra las arcas públicas. Sobre estos temas se habló en Cuadrando la Caja.
(2025-02-03). Sobre la cancha: El príncipe reclama su trono. cubadebate.cu Además, el extremo zurdo de diestra educada aspira a un premio mayor. Y no, no es retornar al espectro de la Champions League. Más bien su mirada está puesta en 2026 para pagar viejas deudas vestido de azul y amarillo. ahora, el aún heredero debe ser consciente de los obstáculos a cruzar. Existen motivos para creer en el fin o la decadencia, según gusten los más objetivos.
(2025-02-03). Atilio Borón a jóvenes intelectuales cubanos: "Educación y movimiento popular para enfrentar las presiones de Trump" cubadebate.cu Hacia el ciberespacio y el combate diario también dirigió algunas de sus reflexiones. A los jóvenes en específico, los llamó a convertirse en "guerrilleros digitales" y a contar su propia historia a través de las diferentes plataformas. Sobre la inclusión de Cuba en la espuria lista de estados patrocinadores del terrorismo, Atilio catalogó esta acción de "infamia"
(2025-02-03). WhatsApp prueba cambios en su función de "ver una vez" cubadebate.cu Este cambio refleja el equilibrio entre comodidad y privacidad. Mientras WhatsApp intenta adaptarse a las demandas de sus más de 2.000 millones de usuarios, la responsabilidad recae también en los destinatarios para respetar la confidencialidad del contenido efímero. øLogrará la plataforma cerrar estas brechas?
(2025-02-03). ICAP lanza campaña de comunicación para conmemorar su 65 aniversario. cubadebate.cu Para celebrar su 65 aniversario, el Instituto Cubano de Amistad por los Pueblos (ICAP) llevará a cabo durante todo el 2025 una campaña de comunicación con diferentes actividades, según anunció este lunes su presidente, Fernando González Llort, en un encuentro con la prensa. Durante el intercambio estuvieron presentes otros directivos de la institución.
(2025-02-03). Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores traspasa responsabilidad de legalización de documentos al Ministerio de Justicia. cubadebate.cu Este lunes 3 de febrero el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba concluyó el proceso de traspaso de la función de legalización de documentos al Ministerio de Justicia. Al decir del canciller cubano, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, esta decisión "permitirá unificar y viabilizar todas las fases del proceso por instancias de un solo ministerio".
(2025-02-03). Unión Eléctrica pronostica déficit de 1545 MW para el horario pico nocturno de este lunes. cubadebate.cu Ayer, el servicio eléctrico estuvo afectado durante las 24 horas y se mantuvo interrumpido durante la madrugada de hoy. La máxima afectación registrada fue de 1,584 MW a las 6: 50 p.m., coincidiendo con la hora de máxima demanda. Para el día de hoy la afectación podría alcanzar los 980 MW durante el mediodía y 1,545 MW para el pico nocturno.
(2025-02-03). A propósito de la Ley del Sistema de Atención a las quejas y peticiones de las personas. (I). cubadebate.cu El sistema de atención a las quejas y peticiones constituye la garantía institucional de los derechos. Esta estructura se compone por los entes llamados a la atención, tratamiento, respuesta y control de las quejas y peticiones. La integración del sistema tiene por vértice a los órganos superiores del entramado estatal quienes irradian a sus estructuras subordinadas.
(2025-02-02). Singapore: End harassment and intimidation of Transformative Justice Collective. fidh.org 11 organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, condemn in the strongest terms the latest restrictions imposed by the Singapore government on activists from the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC), a civil society group actively opposing the death penalty and advocating for human rights in the country. Read the statement (…) | – |
(2025-02-02). American human rights lawyer and professor of international law Dr. Francis Boyle has died. expose-news.com Dr. Francis A. Boyle, an American human rights lawyer and professor of international law at the University of Illinois College of Law, died on 30 January 2025 at the age of 74. …
(2025-02-02). Thurs. Feb 6: U.S. Role in Regime Change — Libya, Iraq, Syria at 7pm ET — Webinar & In person. iacenter.org Date: Thursday, Feb 6 Time: 7 PM In Person: The New School, NYC, RSVP: bit.ly/tnspanel On Zoom: bit.ly/tnszoom What is regime change, and how has the US used it to target nations like Libya, Iraq, and Syria that resist Western dominance? This event will explore how sanctions, propaganda, and military intervention are wielded as tools of imperialism, plunging nations into chaos under the guise of "human rights" rhetoric. Join us to analyze the devastating consequences of US-led interventions and corporate media propaganda. Spread the word: www.instagram.com/p/DFbE4W7Sczl Questions? Email us at thenewschool…
(2025-02-02). Ethiopia: Defend and strengthen the human rights movement against erosion! fidh.org Human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Agasint Torture (OMCT), under the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, express deep concern over the escalating political tensions and ongoing conflicts in Ethiopia.
23 January 2025. The undersigned African civil society organisations (CSOs) and various international non-governmental organisations urgently express our deep concern (…) | – |
(2025-02-02). Urgent call to confirm the suspension of Azerbaijan's PACE credentials at winter session 2025. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to uphold the suspension of Azerbaijan's credentials for 2025, as escalating repression of civil society in the country violates the principles of the Council of Europe (…) | – |
(2025-02-02). Afghanistan: International Criminal Court Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders marks new milestone for gender justice. fidh.org
(2025-02-02). Iraq groups seek Tsurkov swap with Israel for Hezbollah fighters. newarab.com
(2025-02-02). U.S. Regime Has Killed 20-30 Million People Since World War II. globalresearch.ca Originally published on March 22, 2018. March 19-20, 2023 Commemorates the Illegal Invasion of Iraq | Introduction: | After the catastrophic attacks of September 11 2001 monumental sorrow and a feeling of desperate and understandable anger began to permeate the American psyche. …
(2025-02-02). Colin Powell and the "The Sloppy Dossier": Plagiarism and "Fake Intelligence" Used to Justify the 2003 War on Iraq: Copied and Pasted from the Internet into an "Official" British Intel Report. globalresearch.ca Fake intelligence as well as plagiarized quotations had been slipped into an official intelligence report on Iraq's WMD presented to the UN Security Council by Secretary of State Colin Powell in February 2003.
(2025-02-02). Iraq to repatriate all IS-linked nationals from al-Hol by 2027. newarab.com The Iraqi government and the UN have agreed to repatriate all families linked to Ali Abbas, spokesperson for the migration ministry, announced the recent return of 81 more Iraqi families from al-Hol camp to al-Jada camp in southern Mosul, northern Iraq. | "Since 2021, more than 2,600 Iraqi families have been repatriated
(2025-02-02). Iraq arrests ex security official over Shia cleric execution. newarab.com 
Iraq's Mohammad Baqir al-Sadr was a leading Iraqi Shia cleric and political critic who opposed the secular Ba'athist government of the former Iraqi presid…
palestinechronicle.com (2025-02-02). The Hague Group: A New Alliance to Enforce Intl Law against Israel
Nine countries have announced the formation of The Hague Group to coordinate legal, diplomatic and economic measures against Israel's violations of international law. | | The move comes as representatives from South Africa, Malaysia, Namibia, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Senegal, Honduras and Belize gathered in The Hague on Friday in a meeting hosted by Progressive International, a global political organization comprised of activists and organizations worldwide.
(2025-02-02). New Syria resistance group vows 'surprise' strikes against Israeli forces, Jolani 'terrorist gangs'. presstv.ir New resistance group emerges in Syria, pledging "surprise" strikes against Israeli forces as well as the "terrorist gangs" of the country's self-proclaimed new "president."
asiapacificreport.nz (2025-02-02). Moral bankruptcy, Israel's genocide and the betrayal of the Palestinians
Why has any discussion about Israel, its violations of international law, and the international legal expectations for third party states to hold IDF soldiers accountable not been addressed? Why is criticism of Israel being conflated with racism, even though many Jewish people oppose Israel's war crimes, and what about Palestinians, what does this mean for a people experiencing genocide?
(2025-02-02). Israeli Soldiers Shoot 3 Palestinians, Assault a Journalist, in the West Bank. imemc.org 
| On Saturday, Israeli forces shot at least three Palestinians, including a child, assaulted a journalist, and injured other citizens, in various parts of the occupied West Bank. | Media sources said that occupation forces shot a 15-year-old child with live ammunition, on Saturday afternoon, while he was near the Ofer military prison, in Beitunia town, west of Ramallah in the central West Bank.
(2025-02-02). Israel and Hamas complete fourth prisoner-captive exchange. aljazeera.com Israel and Hamas complete their fourth prisoner-captive exchange as part of phase one of the ceasefire agreement.
(2025-02-02). Poll shows only 4 percent of Israelis believe war goals achieved. newarab.com 
(2025-02-02). Israel's Netanyahu travels to US to discuss Gaza ceasefire with Trump. aljazeera.com Trump, who has claimed credit for the Israel-Hamas deal, is expected to host Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday.
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem: The Lebanese government is fully responsible, following the extension of ceasefire agreement, for monitoring and exerting strong pressure on sponsoring states to halt Israeli aggression, violations. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem: We have shown patience with Israeli enemy's violations until the Lebanese gov. fulfills its responsibilities in implementing the ceasefire agreement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). Gaza ceasefire phase 2 'unclear' as Israel withholds delegation. newarab.com 
(2025-02-02). Israel defence chief threatens freed Palestinian detainee. newarab.com Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz took to social media on Thursday to threaten a former Palestinian detainee with reincarceration after the man was released as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. | Katz's post on X targeted "One mistake and you're going to meet old friends," Katz
(2025-02-02). Israel Violates Gaza "Ceasefire" with Sneak Attack on Child and Four Others. indybay.org Child in critical condition after Israeli drone strike, according to medical source…
(2025-02-02). Homs 2012 and the Genesis of Syria Chemical Weapons Narrative. globalresearch.ca During the 2011-2014 war to overthrow the Syrian Government in 2011, its belligerents, specifically the US, Turkey, France, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Israel, have repeatedly accused the Syrian Government of both stockpiling and using chemical weapons (CW). | These …
(2025-02-02). Freed Palestinians bear signs of torture, starvation by Israel. newarab.com Dozens of As part of the agreement between Hamas and Israel, 183 Palestinians were freed from Israeli jails on Saturday. | Dressed in stained grey prison uniforms, many appeared frail and exhausted as they arriv…
(2025-02-02). South Orange Maplewood Remembrance for Hind Rajab Murdered in the US Israel Genocide Year Ago Today Feb 2. fightbackbetter.com 
For now these pictures — more detailed report should be available shortly. |
(2025-02-02). 'Ignore Trump's bully' and take stand over genocide, PSNA tells Peters. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A defiant Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) national chair, John Minto, has appealed to Aotearoa New Zealand to stand with the "majority of humanity" in the world and condemn genocide in Gaza. Minto has called on Foreign Minister Winston Peters to "ignore the bullying" from pro-Israel Texas Senator Ted Cruz and have…
(2025-02-02). Statement from Jewish Rutgers union members: Zionist hegemony must end. mondoweiss.net 
The offices of the Rutgers academic union were defaced with pro-Israel slogans just before a vote on divesting from the Gaza genocide. This blunt intimidation reflects the impunity afforded Zionists, and the urgent need to end Zionist hegemony.
(2025-02-02). In Gaza, Disease and Illness Are Hidden Horrors of Genocide. truthout.org War isn't just destroyed buildings and displaced populations; it is a humanitarian tragedy that leaves behind long-term physical consequences on individuals and communities. Repeated Israeli attacks on hospitals and the heavy Israeli restrictions on aid entering Gaza over the past 15 months have left the healthcare sector unable to provide necessary medical care due to a lack of medical and… |
(2025-02-02). Palestinian Authority Calls for International Intervention to Stop Israel's Assault on Jenin & Tulkarem. imemc.org The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the international community to urgently intervene to stop the Israeli occupation's bombings of homes in Jenin and Tulkarm, to put an end to Israel's plans to forcibly displace Palestinians in the West Bank, and to stop the ongoing violations of international law, which include war crimes and …
(2025-02-02). Netanyahu flies to US to discuss 'victory over Hamas' with Trump. aljazeera.com Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to Washington DC…
(2025-02-02). Netanyahu comes to Washington to kill Trump's Gaza deal. Will the president let him? haaretz.com In order to get the remaining hostages to their families, Trump will have to do something difficult: To reject a planeload of lies, excuses, false promises and shiny distractions from Netanyahu and his right-hand man, Ron Dermer…
(2025-02-02). In a rare move, Netanyahu makes the right call in appointing new Israeli army chief. haaretz.com Despite political pressure to bypass him, Eyal Zamir takes on the role of IDF chief at a critical moment, facing urgent security threats, a struggling military and a government that may seek to influence top appointments…
(2025-02-02). Israel-Saudi normalization? Trump's Gaza proposal may be a ploy to benefit Riyadh. haaretz.com The main focus of the Trump administration ahead of its meeting with Netanyahu is to quickly advance normalization with Saudi Arabia, which it sees as the key to achieving its regional goals, primarily: Ousting Hamas and eliminating the Iranian nuclear program…
(2025-02-02). Israel's State Prosecutor's Office: Criminal investigation opened into Sara Netanyahu. haaretz.com The announcement comes after investigative news show 'Uvda' aired correspondence between Sara Netanyahu and a former head of the PM's office, in which Sara demanded that she attack a key witness in one of the PM's criminal cases…
(2025-02-02). Video: "Wiping Gaza Off the Map": Big Money Agenda. Confiscating Palestine's Maritime Natural Gas Reserves. globalresearch.ca There is an unspoken "Big Money Agenda". Netanyahu's objective is not only to exclude Palestinians from their homeland, it consists in confiscating Palestine's multi-billion dollar Gaza offshore Natural Gas reserves…
(2025-02-02). Occupation Forces Assassinate Two Palestinians Near Jenin. imemc.org 
The Israeli army assassinated two Palestinian young men and injured others, on Saturday, after targeting their vehicle in the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank.
(2025-02-02). Israel Kills Palestinian in Southern Gaza as Rafah Crossing Opens. imemc.org 
A Palestinian citizen was killed on Sunday evening by Israeli occupation forces' gunfire in Al-Shawka town, east of Rafah city, in the southern Gaza Strip. Wafa news reported that Salah Musa Al-Sufi was killed by the occupation forces in the town of Al-Shawka. No further details were available, but Palestinians in Rafah report the ongoing …
(2025-02-02). Israeli Colonizers Assault Three Palestinians In Northern Plain. imemc.org 
On Sunday evening, a group of paramilitary illegal Israeli colonizers assaulted three Palestinians in Ein Al-Hilwa in the occupied West Bank's Northern Plains. Media sources said the colonizers invaded Ein Al-Hilwa village and attacked the a few homes. They added that the colonizers assaulted two siblings, Mohammad and Hilal Adel Daraghma, and Fathi Elian Daraghma, …
(2025-02-02). Israeli Army Kills a Palestinian, Detonate Homes, in the Tulkarem Refugee Camp. imemc.org 
| On Saturday, Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man in the Tulkarem refugee camp, in Tulkarem city, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. | For the sixth consecutive day, the Israeli army has carried out a military assault against the city of Tulkarem and the Tulkarem refugee camp.
(2025-02-02). Army Executes Two Palestinians in Jenin. imemc.org 
Israeli forces executed, on Saturday, two Palestinian young men in the eastern neighborhood of Jenin city, in the northern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that an Israeli drone fired a missile at a motorcycle travelling in the eastern neighborhood of Jenin, killing two Palestinians. The Shireen Observatory identified the slain young men as Tamam …
(2025-02-02). How the Palestine Authority and Israel are allies in silencing the truth. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Eman Mohammed On December 28, 21-year-old student journalist Shatha Al-Sabbagh was assassinated near her home in Jenin. Her family accused snipers from the Palestinian Authority (PA) deployed in the camp of shooting her in the head. Al-Sabbagh had been active on social media, documenting the suffering of Jenin residents during the raids by…
(2025-02-02). Did Trump Executive Order Just Cripple US Regime Change Network? popularresistance.org Among the flurry of executive orders issued by President Donald Trump in the first days of his administration, perhaps the most consequential to date is one titled, "reevaluating and realigning US foreign aid." | Under this order, a 90-day pause was instantly enforced on all US foreign development assistance across the globe — excepting, of course, the largest recipients of US aid in Israel and Egypt. For now, the order forbids the disbursement of federal funding for any "non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and contractors" charged with delivering US "aid" programs overseas.
(2025-02-02). 9 nations form 'Hague Group' to push for justice and liberation for Palestinians. skwawkbox.org 
On Friday, nine nations announced that they have formed the Hague Group (HG) with the aim of holding Israel accountable for its crimes in Gaza and the occupied West Bank and to push for justice and liberation for the Palestinian people. The nine — South Africa, Malaysia, Namibia, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Senegal, Honduras and Belize …
(2025-02-02). Who Is Eyal Zamir? Israel's Next IDF Chief of Staff. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-02). Six Palestinians killed, several injured in Israeli strikes across West Bank. presstv.ir At least six Palestinians have been killed and several others injured in separate Israeli military air strikes and raids across the occupied West Bank.
(2025-02-02). University of Michigan suspends pro-Palestine student group over divestment calls. presstv.ir The University of Michigan has suspended a pro-Palestinian student group and revoked its funding following protests calling for divestment from companies conducting business with Israel.
(2025-02-02). US, UK were aware of Israel's plan for 'forced transfer' of Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt: Report. presstv.ir Historical documents from the British National Archives have revealed that the US and UK governments were informed of a clandestine Israeli plan more than 50 years ago, which aimed to facilitate the "forced transfer" of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to northern Egypt.
(2025-02-02). Released Israeli captive thanks al-Qassam 'for everything'. presstv.ir Keith Siegel, US-Israeli national, says Palestinian resistance fighters made sure to meet all his needs while he was in captivity for 15 months..
(2025-02-02). Israeli forces shoot elderly Palestinian man to death in West Bank raid. presstv.ir The Palestinian health ministry says Israeli forces have shot and killed an elderly Palestinian man during a raid on the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-02-02). Five Palestinians killed, several injured in Israeli strikes across West Bank. presstv.ir At least five Palestinians have been killed and several others injured in separate Israeli military air strikes and raids across the occupied West Bank.
(2025-02-02). Dahiyeh's restaurant scene bounces back after Israel's war on Lebanon. aljazeera.com Despite the challenges, Dahiyeh's restaurants are picking themselves up out of the rubble.
(2025-02-02). Hezbollah slain leader Nasrallah to be buried in Lebanon on February 23. aljazeera.com Hassan Nasrallah received a temporary burial as hostilities with Israel did not allow for a funeral to take place.
(2025-02-02). Israel destroys buildings in West Bank's Jenin after killing elderly man. aljazeera.com Explosions heard throughout Jenin, part of Israeli military operation in the city and its adjacent refugee camp.
(2025-02-02). Israel carries out massive simultaneous explosions across Jenin. aljazeera.com Israel has carried out several simultaneous explosions in the Jenin refugee camp, destroying as many as 20 homes.
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem: A counter campaign sponsored by the United States, the Israeli enemy, and foreign countries, supported by an internal team aimed at promoting defeat. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). Hezbollah's Sheikh Qassem Announces Funeral for Martyred Leaders Sayyed Nasrallah, Sayyed Safieddine on Feb 23rd. english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah's Secretary General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, affirmed on Sunday that the Islamic resistance will persist, unwavering in its path and beliefs, stressing that "foreign intervention leads to subservience, humiliation, and the solidification of the Israeli occupation." He also announced that the funeral procession of the great martyr, Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, will take place on Sunday, …
(2025-02-02). How religious Zionism took over the Israeli book world in 2024. haaretz.com There was an absence of big names among this year's Sapir Prize winners — but one expert thinks that might be a good thing. Plus, Israeli movie theaters pay homage to the late, great David Lynch…
(2025-02-02). 73-year-old Palestinian killed by Israeli army fire in Jenin, Palestinian Health Ministry says. haaretz.com The incident, on which the army has yet to issue a comment, occurred as the IDF continued its extensive operation in Jenin, expanding it overnight to the West Bank city of Tammun, north of Nablus…
(2025-02-02). 'It's a crazy roller-coaster. We hoped he was alive, then he was declared as fallen'. haaretz.com The army declared him dead, but police officer Ran Gvili's family believes he is still alive. 'I realize that it doesn't sound logical, but that is the decision that the family, alongside the decision to celebrate and be together,' says his aunt…
(2025-02-02). Multinational alliance pushing for legal, diplomatic and economic sanctions against Israel. haaretz.com Government ministers from nine African and South American countries announced the group's launch on Friday, saying, 'When future generations inquire about our contribution to Palestine's right to self-determination, our response must be, we took concrete measures'…
(2025-02-02). Reports emerge of testimonies from Israeli hostages freed Saturday from Hamas captivity. haaretz.com Former hostages Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon, who were released Saturday, said they were kept in cages and beaten multiple times, according to reports. Keith Siegel, the third hostage to be released Saturday, returned severely malnourished…
(2025-02-02). Trump's plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza may impede release of remaining Hamas hostages. haaretz.com Freeing all the hostages requires Israel not only to end the war, but also to refrain from resuming it and start discussing Gaza's rehabilitation. If Trump's transfer idea is on the table, however, the demand to scrap it may become a key condition brought forward by Hamas, risking the deal's continuation…
(2025-02-02). Israeli army calls on Lebanese not to return to homes in south 'until further notice'. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Hostages Ofer Kalderon, Yarden Bibas and Keith Siegel released from Gaza captivity ‚ñ WEST BANK: 16-year-old killed in IDF drone strike in Jenin ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF intercepts suspicious target from Lebanon; IDF confirms strike in east Lebanon ‚ñ GAZA: Trump says he's 'confident' Jordan, Egypt will take in Gazan refugees…
(2025-02-02). Israeli forces blow up dozens of houses in Jenin's West Bank. newarab.com
(2025-02-02). Israeli settlers set fire to mosque in occupied West Bank. newarab.com Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank destroyed a mosque in the The settlers poured a flammable substance inside the mosque in the Arab al-Mleihat community, northwest of "The mosque was completely burned down," M…
(2025-02-02). 'It's time for a free Palestine': Released detainee Al-Zubaidi. newarab.com 
Freed Palestinian detainee Zakaria Al-Zubaidi said it was time for Israel's occupation of the West Bank to end so Palestinians could have a state of their own, while declining to comment on his time in Israeli detention. | Al-Zubaidi, a commander of Fatah's The renowned resistance figh…
(2025-02-02). Palestinian teen among 5 killed in Israeli strikes on West Bank. newarab.com 
A 16-year-old Palestinian boy was among five killed on Saturday in The Israeli military began raiding the city in the northern West Bank on 21 January, just two days
(2025-02-02). Retired general picked to head Israeli military. newarab.com 
(2025-02-02). Return marches continue in southern Lebanon despite Israeli fire. newarab.com
(2025-02-02). Italian journalist names self as target of Israel spyware attack. newarab.com 
An Italian journalist was the first person to publicly proclaim that he has been targeted by Francesco Cancellato, who investigates fascism in
(2025-02-02). Israel releases 183 Palestinian prisoners in latest swap with Hamas. independent.co.ug 
GAZA, Palestine | Xinhua | Israel released 183 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday in the fourth prisoner-for-hostage swap under the ongoing truce deal with Hamas, according to Palestinian sources. Abdullah Zaghari, head of the Palestinian Prisoners Club, told Xinhua that Israeli authorities handed the released prisoners over to the International Committee of the Red Cross. Of the …
(2025-02-02). Israel kills elderly man in Jenin, 25 Palestinians killed in 13 days. plenglish.com Ramallah, 2 February (Prensa Latina) – Israeli soldiers killed a 73-year-old Palestinian man today during operations against the West Bank city of Jenin and its neighbouring refugee camp, bringing the death toll to 25 in 13 days.
(2025-02-02). Palestine prisoners' release 'symbolic win' showing unity in face of occupation, says academic. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Sultan Barakat, a professor at Qatar's Hamad Bin Khalifa University, says the release of Palestinian prisoners is a "symbolic win" rather than a victory for the Palestinians, primarily showing the inhumane conditions they live under. "Israel can capture people in the West Bank and Gaza because they all live in a confinement…
(2025-02-02). Gaza to Prevail over Israeli Regime: Ayatollah Khamenei. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei lauded the sacrifices of Palestinian resistance groups against the Israeli regime and underscored the imminent victory of people in the besieged Gaza Strip against the occupying entity.
(2025-02-02). Release of 293 Palestinian prisoners: israeli torture & military repression. indybay.org Full title: The release of 293 Palestinian prisoners, including those serving life sentences, long-term sentences, and children, from Israeli occupation prisons as part of the third and fourth batches of the first phase of the prisoner exchange deal…
(2025-02-02). The Geopolitics of Elite Insanity: Teetering on the Brink of Armageddon, The Danger of Nuclear War. globalresearch.ca As the world simultaneously teeters on the brink of nuclear war in Central Asia, shatters any remaining sense of 'international justice' by taking no effective action to halt the televised genocide in Palestine (let alone the risk of a dramatically …
(2025-02-02). Bolivia reaffirms solidarity with Palestine at The Hague. plenglish.com La Paz, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia reaffirms today its solidarity with Palestine by joining the Hague Group that expresses support for the arrest warrants of those guilty of genocide against Palestinian be fulfilled.
(2025-02-02). Arab countries reject attempt to displace Palestinians. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO | Xinhua | Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Palestinian Authority (PA), and the Arab League (AL) stressed in a joint statement on Saturday the rejection of any attempt to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank. The statement was issued after a meeting in …
(2025-02-02). Woke-bashing of the week — Trump's attack on 'wokeness' and the UK right-wing echo chamber. leftfootforward.org The echoes of Trump's presidency are already reverberating across the Atlantic, emboldening right-wing commentators in the UK to rally behind a shared vision of dismantling progressive social policies.
(2025-02-02). President Maduro to Trump: Venezuela Has Taken the First Step in Rebuilding Relations (+Deportation Flights). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "From a free, sovereign and Bolivarian Venezuela, we say to President Donald Trump that we have taken a first step, and we hope it can be sustained. We want to sustain it! Let it be a new beginning of a histori…
(2025-02-02). Venezuelan People, Main Foundation Of The Revolutionary Process. popularresistance.org Venezuela is undergoing a period of profound social transformation, working toward the creation of a society focused on development, self-sustainability, independence, and sovereignty, all while navigating the challenges posed by foreign hostilities, coercive measures, and misinformation campaigns. In this process, community participation plays a crucial role, as it is the key to driving meaningful change and fostering a sustainable future. | In this context, on Sunday, Venezuela will hold a historic election unlike any other in the world.
(2025-02-02). Pueblo de Venezuela vota en primera Consulta Popular Nacional de 2025. radiohc.cu Caracas, 2 feb (RHC) El pueblo de Venezuela organizado en cinco mil 334 circuitos comunales votará hoy en cada comunidad en la primera Consulta Popular Nacional del 2025, nuevo paso en busca de la verdadera democracia.
(2025-02-02). Venezuela realiza su primera consulta popular de 2025. cubadebate.cu Los habitantes de las mil 101 parroquias existentes en todo el país, acudirán a los cinco mil 245 centros electorales habilitados, para elegir sus propios proyectos de desarrollo, propuestos por ellos mismos en cada comunidad a través de las asambleas de ciudadanos.
(2025-02-02). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-02-02). Press Conference Announces National Target Boycott. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, MN — Minnesota residents are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores in response to the corporation recently cutting its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies. An uproar hit social media when the announcement was made and since then, legions of people online have been calling for a Target boycott and to buy from Black businesses. Watch Unicorn Riot's live stream of the press conference on Thursday, January 30 outside of Target's downtown Minneapolis offices, where community activists will call for a national Target boycott.
(2025-02-02). Tom Cotton Admits The US Doesn't Actually Care About Spreading Democracy. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix: ⚪ ‚ùñ | Warmongering senator Tom Cotton made an interesting comment during the confirmation hearings for Tulsi Gabbard the other day which acknowledged the mostly unspoken truth that the US government cares less about whether the nations it partners with are free and democratic than how well they serve US interests. | "In a fallen world, we have to take our friends where we find them," Cotto…
(2025-02-02). Pezeshkian highlights deterrence as Iran unveils three satellites, ballistic missile. presstv.ir President Masoud Pezeshkian has highlighted Iran's deterrence power as the country unveiled three new satellites and a ballistic missile.
(2025-02-02). Pezeshkian highlights deterrence as Iran unveils 'Etemad' ballistic missile. presstv.ir President Masoud Pezeshkian has highlighted Iran's deterrence power as the Defense Ministry unveiled the "Etemad" ballistic missile.
(2025-02-02). Trump and Netanyahu expected to announce development in Saudi normalization talks. haaretz.com The main focus of the Trump administration ahead of its meeting with Netanyahu is to quickly advance normalization with Saudi Arabia, which it sees as the key to achieving its regional goals, primarily: Ousting Hamas and eliminating the Iranian nuclear program…
(2025-02-02). CIA Director Reiterates There's No Evidence Iran Has Decided To Build a Nuclear Bomb. defenddemocracy.press The comments come amid reports that the Trump administration is considering military action against Iran's nuclear program by Dave DeCamp January 12, 2025 Outgoing CIA Director William Burns reiterated in an interview with NPR published on Friday that the US has not seen any sign that Iran has decided to build a nuclear weapon. Burns …
(2025-02-02). Leader: Iran has progressed in every aspect over past 40 years. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised Iran's progress in various domains, saying the country has grown in all directions over the past 40 years.
(2025-02-02). Iran Unveils New Ballistic Missile. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A new medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) developed by the Iranian Defense Ministry was unveiled on Sunday.
(2025-02-02). Iran's Military Attainments Aimed at Defense: President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President Masoud Pezeshkian gave an assurance that Iran's military achievements serve to protect the country and are not for aggression against others.
(2025-02-02). IRGC's Onshore Missile Facility Comes into Operation. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy unveiled a new underground missile facility in Iran's southern port city of Bandar Abbas.
(2025-02-02). Upgraded Version of Iranian Air Defense System Unveiled. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Defense Ministry unveiled an upgraded version of the homegrown 'Bavar 373' air defense missile system on Sunday.
(2025-02-02). Iran Can Launch Satellites for Other Countries: Minister. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Praising Iran's maturity in manufacturing satellite carriers, Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh raised the possibility of provision of services for other countries.
(2025-02-02). UN Receives Encyclopedia of Iranian Victims of Terrorism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations provided the UN chief with the Encyclopedia of 23,323 Iranian Victims of Terrorism, saying Iran has been a pioneer in the fight against terrorism and also a primary victim of it since the 1979 Revolution.
(2025-02-02). Iran's top security official warns enemies trying to disrupt Azerbaijan ties. presstv.ir Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council warns of enemies' plots to disrupt the friendly relations with Azerbaijan.
(2025-02-02). Iran unveils new ballistic missile in show of force. newarab.com
(2025-02-02). Una marcha inolvidable que marca un quiebre. cubadebate.cu "Yo nunca había ido a una marcha, pero después del discurso del presidente dije °Basta! y vine". Dice Flor ⚪ 14 años ⚪ mirando la cabecera de la marcha de 14 metros de ancho. Son 50 quienes sostienen la bandera con los dedos apretados, dedos arrugados de uñas rojas y negras.
(2025-02-02). Syrian acting president begins visit to Saudi Arabia. plenglish.com According to the Syrian presidency's Telegram channel, Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani is accompanying Al-Sharaa on his visit and will meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. | Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan visited Damascus on 24 January. Riyadh also announced the dispatch of an airlift of humanitarian aid and 800 truckloads of supplies to the Syrian people. | The new Syrian authorities expressed their willingness to establish strategic relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on all fields.
(2025-02-02). Saudi NEOM's The Line project 'won't be finished for 100 years'. newarab.com 
During a talk with Deputy
(2025-02-02). øCuáles son las consecuencias para Estados Unidos de la guerra arancelaria de Trump? cubadebate.cu Sin embargo, un arancel adicional del 10 % sobre China contraería el PIB de la economía estadounidense en 55.000 millones de dólares durante el segundo mandato de la Administración Trump, suponiendo que Pekín tome represalias arancelarias, según un análisis de Warwick McKibbin.
(2025-02-02). Top musicians to close the Jazz Plaza Festival in Cuba (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Tonight at the Yara cinema, a tribute will be paid to the Cuban Tres (a countryside kind of guitar with three strings), with the presence of an exceptional player of the instrument: Pancho Amat, who was honoured at the 20th International Jazz Colloquium "Leonardo Acosta in Memoriam" on the occasion of his 75th birthday. | Manolito Simonet and his Trabuco, Celso and his Changàºí de Yateras, Yarima Blanco, Isaac Mena, Juan Antonio de la Cruz Antomarchi (Cotó), Kay Lions, Maikel Elizarde, Abel Acosta and Rodrigo Sosa, among others, will be performing. | Meanwhile, the Karl Marx Theatre will host the Cuba Vive…
(2025-02-02). Inaugurada muestra expositiva Carteles en diálogo. radiohc.cu La Habana 2 Feb (RHC) El Centro Internacional de Prensa del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la Republica de Cuba acoge la muestra expositiva Carteles en Diálogo: Nuevas Narrativas.
(2025-02-02). Cuba: Máximo líder sindical insiste en la discusión del plan anual de la economía. radiohc.cu La Habana, 2 feb (RHC) El secretario general de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba, Ulises Guilarte de Nacimiento, insistió que el plan de la economía en centros laborales debe concentrarse en la búsqueda de soluciones a los problemas que enfrenta el país tanto materiales como financieros.
(2025-02-02). Desde Cuba exaltan protagonismo del Partido Comunista de Vietnam. radiohc.cu Hanoi, 2 feb (RHC) El papel principal desempeñado desde su fundación en 1930 y hasta hoy por el Partido Comunista de Vietnam fue enaltecido por el primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, y el General de Ejército Raúl Castro.
(2025-02-02). A escena en Cuba emblemática pieza de Abelardo Estorino>. radiohc.cu La Habana, 2 feb (RHC) La actriz Valia Valdés regresará este domingo a la escena cubana con el monólogo Las penas saben nadar, escrito por el Premio Nacional de Teatro y Literatura, Abelardo Estorino.
(2025-02-02). The Hague Group of Nations – Inaugural Joint Statement – January 31, 2025. indybay.org We, the Representatives from the Governments of Belize, Plurinational State of Bolivia, Republic of Colombia, Republic of Cuba, Republic of Honduras, Malaysia, Republic of Namibia, Republic of Senegal and Republic of South Africa in The Hague, Netherlands, on this 31st day of January 2025, inaugurate The Hague Group,…
(2025-02-02). Actualizan situación de termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras. cubadebate.cu Rubén Campos Olmo, director general de la planta, explicó que actualmente se investiga el origen del problema y, en caso de que no se reporte algún daño a la CTE podrían iniciar el arranque en las horas próximas. Aclaró el directivo que al momento de la salida la Guiteras aportaba de manera estable 250 megawatts al sistema eléctrico…
(2025-02-02). Guiteras en proceso de arranque tras salida por fallo eléctrico. cubadebate.cu En estos momentos, la unidad de mayor potencia de Cuba está en proceso de arranque y debe sincronizar en las próximas horas. Se espera generar 250 MW y disminuir en ese valor el déficit agudo de este domingo. También se registró una batería dañada en un sistema de válvulas de alta presión, inconveniente que logró solucionarse en muy corto plazo.
(2025-02-02). Pero con Cuba… °Cuidado! cubadebate.cu Con Trump, Rubio y compañía/la administración del norte/le está haciendo un gran aporte/al odio y la felonía./Se superan cada día/con su concepción perversa/y su política adversa/a los pueblos, que se ofenden/cuando ven cómo pretenden/dominarlos por la fuerza.
(2025-02-02). Propone despido voluntario a los bomberos que combatieron los incendios en California. cubadebate.cu Las autoridades de la administración estadounidense han enviado una oferta de despido voluntario a los bomberos que lucharon contra los incendios forestales que arrasaron Los àÅngeles el mes pasado, antes de que se produzcan despidos masivos, reporta The Washington Post.
(2025-02-02). Salida de la Guiteras eleva el déficit durante pico nocturno a 1750 MW. cubadebate.cu Durante la mañana de este domingo, la termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras, salió de servicio de manera imprevista, según se informó en los habituales partes matutinos que ofrece la Unión Eléctrica. Esta situación crítica, eleva el déficit en el pico norturno a 1750 MW aproximadamente.
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Modo Avión: øPor qué tener relaciones sexuales saludables? (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Tener relaciones sexuales saludables puede mejorar tu calidad de vida y prevenir enfermedades de transmisión sexual y embarazos no deseados. Para ello existen varios métodos, entre estos el condón, las pastillas anticonceptivas y algunas vacunas. Sobre el tema hablamos hoy en Modo Avión, ponte los audífonos que ya despegamos 
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(2025-02-02). Así recibieron algunos panameños a Marco Rubio en su visita al centroamericano. cubadebate.cu Por su parte, organizaciones populares protagonizaron una vigilia en la Plaza 5 de Mayo, en las inmediaciones de la Asamblea Nacional (Parlamento), donde quemaron banderas norteamericanas y enarbolaron carteles con las figuras de Rubio y de Trump, a quienes catalogan como fascistas.
(2025-02-02). Qué trae la prensa cubana, domingo 2 de febrero de 2025. cubadebate.cu