(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). 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.
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). 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."
(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). Poll shows only 4 percent of Israelis believe war goals achieved. newarab.com 
(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). 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 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). 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). 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). 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). South Orange Maplewood Remembrance for Hind Rajab Murdered in the US Israel Genocide Year Ago Today Feb 2. fightbackbetter.com 
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(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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 
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(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
(2025-02-01). Behind the scenes of the plan to deport Palestinians. iacenter.org January 30, 2025 By Fouad Baker The following article was submitted on Jan. 29, 2025, by Fouad Baker, a Palestinian politician and human rights activist. The article was lightly edited. The Trump plan to deport the Palestinian people from Gaza and the West Bank cannot be viewed in the same way as his rhetoric about purchasing Greenland from Denmark, merging Canada with the United States or controlling the Panama Canal and the Gulf of Mexico. The plan to deport Palestinians is presented with high seriousness, and preparations for it are taking place behind the scenes to move the residents of Gaza to Egypt and from…
(2025-02-01). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-02-01). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-02-01). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-02-01). Border Deployment To Insurrection Act: Trump's Illegal Military Plans. popularresistance.org The current deployment of soldiers and Marines to the US-Mexico border is illegal and immoral. The looming possibility of Trump invoking the Insurrection Act, in an attempt to paper it over, actually raises more danger of unconstitutional orders. | We have just spent 20 years being used as cannon fodder for hapless debacles in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today, soldiers and Marines are being used as propaganda fodder for the oldest Commander-in-Chief ever, taking office with the worst approval rating in modern history. | Conventional, active-duty units from the 82nd Airborne Division and the 1st Marine Expeditionary Fo…
(2025-02-01). Afghanistan: International Criminal Court Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders marks new milestone for gender justice. fidh.org
(2025-02-01). Afghan female cricketers play first match since fleeing Taliban. newarab.com 
Afghanistan's women cricketers played their first game since Hundreds of women athletes fled Afghanistan as the Taliban took over in August 2021, escaping a hardline stance that essentially banned women's sports and education. | Most of the national women's cricket side settled as refugees in Australia, where they reunited for the first time on 30 January to play a charity match in Melb…
(2025-02-01). 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…
(2025-02-01). WhatsApp denuncia campaña de ciberespionaje contra periodistas y activistas. cubadebate.cu WhatsApp, la aplicación de mensajería instantánea ha denunciado una campaña de ciberespionaje dirigida contra unos 90 usuarios, entre ellos periodistas y activistas, utilizando un software desarrollado por la empresa israelí Paragon Solutions. La campaña, empleó programas espía (spyware) para acceder ilegalmente a los dispositivos.
(2025-02-01). Lancet study finds Gaza life expectancy slashed in half by Israeli genocide. wsws.org Life expectancy in Gaza has plunged by nearly 50 percent in the first year of the Israeli genocide in the besieged enclave, a study published in The Lancet has found.
(2025-02-01). Israeli troops are now going through Palestinians' phones. Anything 'forbidden' provokes abuse. haaretz.com Testimonies leave no room for doubt: There's a new kind of Israeli military censorship in Hebron…
(2025-02-01). Third Prisoner Exchange Takes Place Amid Israeli Condemnation. popularresistance.org The handover of three Israeli captives and five Thai nationals to the Red Cross began today in Gaza following the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, marking the third batch of captives to be handed over since the ceasefire took effect on January 19. In accordance with the terms of the deal, the Israeli captives were exchanged for over 110 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons, including those sentenced to life in prison or serving long sentences. | The handover took place today in two different locations — in Jabalia in north Gaza, and Khan Younis in the south. The Israeli captives were Agam B…
(2025-02-01). Hamas hands three Israeli captives to Red Cross in fourth swap. presstv.ir The Palestinian Hamas resistance movement hands over three more Israeli captives in the fourth swap of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
(2025-02-01). Israel releases 183 Palestinian prisoners as Hamas condemns 'torture, abuse'. presstv.ir Israel has released 183 Palestinian detainees in exchange for three Israeli captives in the fourth round of prisoner swap with Hamas.
(2025-02-01). People Of Southern Lebanon Defy Zionist Invaders And Return Home. popularresistance.org The people of southern Lebanon did not wait long before deciding to return to their towns and villages devastated by Israeli assaults, after the 60-day deadline set for the complete withdrawal of the Israeli occupation forces from the area expired at 4: 00 am on January 26, 2025. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had announced that the Zionist occupation forces would not meet the deadline set for their withdrawal from southern Lebanon, in a breach of the terms of the ceasefire agreement that ended the war, further exposing "Israel's" aggressive and expansionist nature.
(2025-02-01). Guerilla Warfare Lessons from Gaza: Why Resistance Survived Genocide, w/ Justin Podur. thealtworld.com The Palestinian resistance has defied overwhelming military force in Gaza, adapting and surviving despite Israel's strategy of genocide and starvation. | What does this war teach us about asymmetric warfare, military resilience, and the future of anti-colonial resistance? Why has Israel failed to eliminate Palestinian fighters despite its apocalyptic destruction of Gaza? And how has the regional Axis of Resistance, from Yemen to Lebanon, reshaped the battlefield? | To discuss all this and more, Rania Khalek is joined by author and host of the Anti-Empire Project Justin Podur on Dispatches.
(2025-02-01). Nations Launch Legal Action Against Israel At The Hague. popularresistance.org Nine nations are set to meet today, January 31, 2025, in The Hague, Netherlands, launching The Hague Group with the goal of holding Israel accountable for its alleged violations of international law in the Gaza Strip. The nations aim to announce coordinated legal, economic, and diplomatic measures as part of their commitment to uphold Palestinian rights. | The historic meeting, convened by the Progressive International, will bring together representatives from Belize, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Honduras, Malaysia, Namibia, Senegal, and South Africa.
(2025-02-01). Palestinian governmental party denounces arrest of its spokesman. plenglish.com Ramallah, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) The governmental Fatah movement condemned the arrest of its spokesman, Maher al-Namoura, by the Israeli army. The movement affirmed that the organization would continue its struggle until the liberation of the Palestinian people. The arrest of al-Namoura will not silence our voice, nor will it deter us from abandoning our historic role in protecting the Palestinians and their legitimate national rights, the organization said in a statement.
(2025-02-01). Moral bankruptcy, Israel's genocide and the betrayal of the Palestinians. asiapacificreport.nz 
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 in Aotearoa New Zealand? ANALYSIS: By Katrina Mitchell-Kouttab Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa national chair John Minto's campaign to identify Israeli Defence Force (IDF) soldiers in New Zealand…
(2025-02-01). 'The browner the better' — Zionist Oxford prof's 'racist and Islamophobic' antisemite smear. skwawkbox.org 
Genocide-denying academic deletes post after outrage Oxford academic Paulina Kewes has deleted a post appearing to link supposed antisemitism with 'brownness', after disgusted reactions to it. Jonathan Glass is an Israel-supporting director of notorious antisemitism-smear group 'Labour against Antisemitism' (LAAS), who once posted appearing to suggest that he might have attacked loved author Michael Rosen …
(2025-02-01). Nine countries form 'Hague group' on Gaza; Belize joins genocide case. presstv.ir The Central American country of Belize has filed a declaration to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
(2025-02-01). Israel paved way for Gaza genocide by destroying healthcare system: Surgeon. presstv.ir British-Palestinian surgeon Ghassan Abu Sitta says the Israeli military's destruction of Gaza healthcare system paved way for genocide in the besieged coastal territory.
(2025-02-01). Russia says UNRWA mission must continue in Palestinian territories. presstv.ir Russia's Foreign Ministry says hundreds of thousands of children, women, and the elderly are at risk of being abandoned to their fate.
(2025-02-01). After 484 days in Gaza, former hostages Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon and Keith Siegel arrive in Israel. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Hostages Ofer Kalderon, Yarden Bibas and Keith Siegel released from Gaza captivity ‚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…
(2025-02-01). UNRWA chief calls claims hostages held in its facilities 'deeply disturbing,' 'shocking'. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Hostages Ofer Kalderon, Keith Siegel and Yarden Bibas set to be released from captivity on Saturday ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF intercepts suspicious target from Lebanon ‚ñ GAZA: Trump says he's 'confident' Jordan, Egypt will take in Gazan refugees…
(2025-02-01). Israeli Forces Invade a Wedding Hall, Open Fire at a Vehicle, in Hebron. imemc.org 
On Friday, Israeli forces stormed a wedding hall in the southern West Bank city of Hebron, detaining the groom, and opened fire at a vehicle, north of the city, detaining the occupants. | WAFA correspondent reported that occupation forces opened fire towards a civilian vehicle, on Friday night, while it was travelling on the Halhul Bridge, north of Hebron, and detained an unknown number of citizens.
(2025-02-01). Israeli Forces Shoot Two Children in Ramallah, Injure Citizens Near Nablus. imemc.org 
| Israeli soldiers shot two Palestinian children, on Friday, in the village of Al-Mughayyir, northeast of Ramallah in the central West Bank. Occupation forces injured several citizens in Beita town, south of Nablus in the northern West Bank.
(2025-02-01). Lebanese MP Condemns 'Israeli' Airstrikes as 'Violation of Sovereignty'. orinocotribune.com
(2025-02-01). NJ Resistance Report: Issue #1 Special Edition. fightbackbetter.com 
This week, both locally in New Jersey and on the national stage, the Palestinian solidarity movement has faced significant pushback. Forces loyal to Israel are working to suppress this growing movement through grassroots pressure and state repression. | Locally, a protest against a synagogue that hosted an Israeli soldier has sparked unjustified outrage and threats against the group
(2025-02-01). Three Israeli Hostages Freed After 484 Days in Hamas Captivity. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-01). Inside the deadly Israeli invasion of Jenin. mondoweiss.net
(2025-02-01). Nations Launch Legal Action Against Israel At The Hague. popularresistance.org
(2025-02-01). Dozens of WhatsApp users targeted by Israeli spyware company. thecradle.co
(2025-02-01). The deadly cost of Israel's restrictions on foreign doctors in Gaza. 972mag.com
(2025-02-01). Australian Labor government escalates Zionist witch hunt against academic Randa Abdel-Fattah. wsws.org The Albanese government, like its counterparts in Washington and internationally, is seeking to demonise, outlaw and persecute opponents of the ongoing US-backed Israeli barbarism in the Middle East.
(2025-02-01). Hamas releases three Israeli captives in exchange for 183 Palestinians. aljazeera.com Buses carrying Palestinian prisoners reach Ramallah and Gaza's Khan Younis after Hamas transfers three Israeli captives.
(2025-02-01). The PA and Israel are allies in silencing the truth. aljazeera.com I witnessed firsthand the PA's brutality against journalists in Gaza. Its possible return does not bode well for us.
(2025-02-01). Hamas releases three Israeli captives in exchange for 183 Palestinians. aljazeera.com Bus with released Palestinians reaches Ramallah after Hamas hands over three Israeli captives at two Gaza locations.
(2025-02-01). The PA and Israel are allies in silencing the truth. aljazeera.com I witnessed firsthand the PA's brutality against journalists in Gaza. Its possible return does not bode well for us.
(2025-02-01). AI invaded my classroom. I felt shocked and defeated. haaretz.com AI may prevent students from acquiring the basic tools of thinking and solving problems. What's a human teacher supposed to do in the face of this unstoppable revolution?
(2025-02-01). 'I'm an Arab, a Palestinian, and an Israeli. I don't entirely belong to any national identity'. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A political science student who believes that Jews and Arabs have no choice but to learn to live together, and a dance teacher who took…
(2025-02-01). After 484 days in Gaza, Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon and Keith Siegel have returned to Israel. haaretz.com Bibas met with his father and sister at the meeting point in Re'im. His father told him: 'Sweetheart, you've kept your sense of humor.' ‚ñ Kalderon saw his friends at Sheba Hospital, calling out to them: 'I love all of you' ‚ñ Aviva Seigel, Keith's wife, said as she saw him be handed over to the Red Cross: 'Wow, he looks good!'…
(2025-02-01). Israel releases 72 Palestinian security prisoners, 111 Gaza detainees from jails in Israel-Hamas deal. haaretz.com Out of the 72 Palestinian prisoners released by Israel on Saturday, 14 were serving life sentences. Among those released was a Fatah member involved in a bombing that killed 17 Israelis…
(2025-02-01). Israel to free 183 Palestinians as Gaza border crossing reopens. newarab.com "The updated number of prisoners to be released tomorrow is 183," said Palestinian Prisoners' Club spokesperson Amani Sarahneh on Friday, after previously announcing that 90 prisoners would be released from Is…
(2025-02-01). Poll shows only 4 percent of Israelis believe war goals achieved. newarab.com
(2025-02-01). Meta's WhatsApp says Israeli spyware company targeted users. newarab.com 
An official with Meta's popular The official said on Friday that WhatsApp had sent Paragon a cease-and-desist letter following the hack. In a statement, WhatsApp said the company "will continue to protect people's ability to communicate privately."
(2025-02-01). Israeli army assaults villages and towns in West Bank. plenglish.com Ramallah, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) The Israeli army continued today for the twelfth consecutive day its operations in the city of Jenin and its neighboring refugee camp, located in the northern West Bank, where it also stormed numerous localities.
(2025-02-01). Israel libera a 183 prisioneros palestinos en cuarto intercambio bajo tregua con Hamás. cubadebate.cu Israel liberó este sábado a 183 prisioneros palestinos como parte del cuarto intercambio de prisioneros por rehenes bajo el acuerdo de tregua vigente con Hamás, según confirmaron fuentes palestinas. De acuerdo con Abdullah Zaghari, jefe del Club de Prisioneros Palestinos, las autoridades israelíes entregaron a los excarcelados al Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja.
(2025-02-01). Over 1000 People Block The Strand Outside Hearing For Just Stop Oil. popularresistance.org Over a thousand people have taken part in a peaceful demonstration blocking the road outside the Royal Courts of Justice. Inside, the appeal against the draconian sentences given to 16 Just Stop Oil supporters last year is continuing. The mass appeal concerns 16 supporters with combined sentences of 41 years handed down between July and September 2024. [1] [2] | All 16 Just Stop Oil supporters were jailed in the months following the publication of a report to the government written by 'Lord Walney', a paid lobbyist for the oil and arms industry that called for groups such as Just Stop Oil and Palestine Action to…
(2025-02-01). University of Michigan bans pro-Palestinian student group as part of escalating assault on democratic rights. wsws.org The International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) at UM denounces the ban on Students Allied for Freedom and Equality, the local chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, and demands that it be immediately lifted and SAFE be allowed to function freely as a student organization on campus.
(2025-02-01). New Zealand government witch-hunts Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa. wsws.org Right-wing politicians, Zionists and media commentators have seized on the PSNA's misguided protest stunts in order to delegitimise opposition to the Gaza genocide.
(2025-02-01). Trump orders deportation of pro-Palestine students and faculty. presstv.ir An executive order signed by President Donald Trump targets foreign students and faculty who have participated in pro-Gaza protests, potentially leading to their deportation.
(2025-02-01). Liberation of Palestine within reach: Hamas official. presstv.ir Hamas Political Bureau member, Khalil Al-Hayya, has said that the defeat of the occupation is now possible, and the liberation of all of Palestine is within reach.
(2025-02-01). A Forged Viral Post Has Made Pro-Palestine Students in Missouri Live in Fear. truthout.org It's been an unjust start to 2025 for members of University of Missouri's Students for Justice in Palestine (MSJP). On New Year's Day, another group on campus, the Mizzou College Republicans, spread a fabricated image, purported to be from MSJP, in a social media post online. The image falsely claimed to be a screenshot of a statement from MSJP celebrating Shamsud-Din Jabbar… |
(2025-02-01). UN rapporteur welcomes 'best news' — Hague Group coalition pushing for Palestinian state. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report UN Special Rapporteur to the Occupied Palestinian Territory Francesca Albanese has hailed the formation of The Hague Group, describing it as the "best news" from a coalition of policymakers "in a long time". Formed on Friday in the city of its namesake, The Hague Group's members — Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras,…
(2025-02-01). Venezuela Launches Lightning of Catatumbo Operation Against Armed Groups in Border Region with Colombia. orinocotribune.com Venezuela launched the Lightning of Catatumbo Operation as part of the Bolivarian Shield 2025 Military Drills and will cover the entire border shared between Colombia and Venezuela. | The announcement was made on Friday, January 31, by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who
(2025-02-01). Prosecutor considers a success dialogue between Maduro and Grenell. plenglish.com Caracas, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, considered the dialogue between President Nicolás Maduro and the special envoy of the United States Government, Richard Grenell, a triumph of the Bolivarian Diplomacy, it was announced today.
(2025-02-01). Inicia Venezuela intenso año eleccionario (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Este domingo 2 de febrero, Venezuela realizará una gran consulta nacional popular, donde los ciudadanos a través del voto, elegirán los proyectos que se ejecutarán en sus comunidades, con ello se inicia un período de diez comicios de diferente magnitud en este 2025 en la tierra bolivariana, como clara expresión de democracia.
(2025-02-01). Venezuela: Fiscal General considera triunfo diálogo de Nicolás Maduro con enviado estadounidense. radiohc.cu Caracas, 1 feb (RHC) El fiscal general de Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, consideró un triunfo de la Diplomacia Bolivariana el diálogo entre el presidente Nicolás Maduro y el enviado especial del Gobierno de Estados Unidos, Richard Grenell.
(2025-02-01). Venezuela's Electoral Authority Publishes Schedule for April 27 Elections. orinocotribune.com The principal rector of the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Venezuela, Conrado Pérez, published the electoral schedule for the parliamentary and governor elections of April 27, 2025. | The rector stated that several elections are to be held this year. Simultaneously with the preparations for April 27, the arbitration for the constitutional reform announced by President Nicolás Maduro will also begin next week. | He explained that, as the matter stands now, 277 deputies of the National Assembly will be elected on April 27. However, this number "could vary," given the integration of Guayana Esequiba in the list…
(2025-02-01). Presidente de Venezuela presentó plan Agenda Cero a enviado del gobierno estadounidense. radiohc.cu Caracas 1 feb (RHC) El presidente Nicolás Maduro Moros planteó la construcción de la Agenda Cero para un nuevo comienzo en las relaciones bilaterales a Richard Grenell, representante del presidente de Estados Unidos.
(2025-02-01). Venezuelan People, Main Foundation of the Revolutionary Process. orinocotribune.com 
By Alejandra Garcia — Jan 30, 2025 | 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. | It's in this context that, on Sunday, Venezuela will hold a historic election unlike any other in the world. People from the commun…
(2025-02-01). The Death Of DEI. popularresistance.org The sight of Al Sharpton holding a protest at a New York City Costco store is a sure sign that very problematic politics are being practiced. In this instance, Sharpton's theatrics were inspired by the corporations which discontinued their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. DEI has been in conservative crosshairs with conservative think tanks and activists filing numerous lawsuits claiming that the programs are discriminatory. The same corporations who joined in the performative DEI programs when it was convenient have now run for cover.
(2025-02-01). US sends military reinforcements by land and air to Syria. plenglish.com Damascus, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) The forces of the International Coalition, led by the United States, sent military reinforcements by land and air, to their illegal bases in the northeast of this nation. According to local activists, a military plane carrying a load of weapons, and logistical and medical materials landed at the Kherab Al-Khir airbase in the Remelan area, north of Hasakeh province, some 600 kilometers northeast of the capital. The aircraft was protected by a fighter plane and a US helicopter.
(2025-02-01). 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.
(2025-02-01). Activists disrupt Swan Lake performance to protest Sadler's Well's' ties with Barclays Bank. leftfootforward.org "It's time Sadler's Wells took a stand against the oily financiers set on destroying everything we love, all to line their pockets."
(2025-02-01). Border Deployment to Insurrection Act: Trump's Illegal Military Plans. empirefiles.substack.com
(2025-02-01). Iran: Attack on nuclear sites will lead to 'all-out war'. newarab.com 
(2025-02-01). Iranian Administration Renews Allegiance to Imam Khomeini's Aspirations. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's president and his cabinet members visited the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini on Saturday to reaffirm allegiance to the ideals of the late founder of the Islamic Republic during the Ten-Day Fajr (Dawn) celebrations marking the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution's victory.
(2025-02-01). Iran Air Force Planes Equipped with Advanced Systems. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Commander of the Iranian Air Force Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi said his forces have furnished the military planes and drones with state-of-the-art systems.
(2025-02-01). Iran to Unveil Three Satellites at National Space Technology Day Event. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran will unveil three new satellites on Sunday during a ceremony marking National Space Technology Day, which will be attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian at the Ministry of Communications.
(2025-02-01). IRGC Navy unveils new underground missile base in southern Iran. presstv.ir IRGC Navy unveils a new underground missile base in southern Iran, which houses cruise missiles with the capability of countering enemy destroyers' electronic warfare.
(2025-02-01). Iran to unveil 3 indigenous remote-sensing, communications satellites. presstv.ir Iran is going to officially unveil three domestically-developed remote-sensing and communications satellites on the occasion of the National Space Technology Day, which falls on February 2.
(2025-02-01). Hezbollah slams 'lies' about Iranian cash delivery via airport. newarab.com 
Citing a US defence official,
(2025-02-01). Saudi NEOM's The Line project 'won't be finished for 100 years'. newarab.com During a talk with Deputy
(2025-02-01). 'Saudi wants Salah': Riyadh minister pushes for 'Egyptian King'. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia has made its most significant statement yet regarding its In an interview on
(2025-02-01). øQué efectos tendrán los aranceles de EE.UU. a China? cubadebate.cu Los nuevos aranceles del 10 % que EE.UU. ha anunciado para las exportaciones de China a partir de este sábado tendrán efectos negativos para las dos partes, así como consecuencias nocivas para el comercio internacional, según expertos. Trump justificó la medida porque considera insuficiente la lucha del gigante asiático contra el tráfico de fentanilo.
(2025-02-01). Países árabes rechazan propuesta de Trump sobre desplazamiento de palestinos en Gaza. cubadebate.cu La Liga àÅrabe y seis países de la región rechazaron este sábado cualquier intento de desplazar al pueblo palestino de la Franja de Gaza, una propuesta que había sido planteada previamente por el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump. En una reunión celebrada en la capital egipcia, representantes del organismo regional denunciaron los esfuerzos para forzar el éxodo de la población del enclave costero.
(2025-02-01). Sri Lanka condemns US aggressiveness against Cuba. plenglish.com Colombo, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) The Peace and Solidarity Council of Sri Lanka today strongly condemned the reinstatement of Cuba in the list created by the United States of nations sponsoring terrorism.
(2025-02-01). Cuba expands access to tourist rental vehicles. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) A reduction in the length of time a driver's license is required for clients who rent cars for tourism in Cuba came into force today to expand access to that service, a source announced.
(2025-02-01). Cuba convenes 3rd International Transportation Fair. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuba announced the 3rd International Transportation and Logistics Fair, FITL 2025, which will be held from April 1 to 3 at the Pabexpo fairgrounds, in Havana.
(2025-02-01). Cuban women more capable of entrepreneurship. plenglish.com Santiago de Cuba, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) Entrepreneurial women in Santiago de Cuba are today more capable of developing their businesses, thanks to the support of Zuturo, a Local Development Project specializing in consulting, which sponsored an exchange with Marta Deus, a leading businesswoman among Cuban women.
(2025-02-01). Nuevos proyectos a favor de la mujer cubana. radiohc.cu El Grupo Temporal de Trabajo que atiende el Programa Nacional para el Adelanto de las Mujeres sesiona cada mes para dar seguimiento a la implementación de este plan, que resume la voluntad del gobierno cubano de continuar avanzando en el empoderamiento de las féminas.
(2025-02-01). Convocan en Holguín al XXIII Taller La Ciudad que Queremos: un espacio para la construcción colectiva del patrimonio de la Ciudad cubana de los Parques. radiohc.cu El próximo mes de abril, entre los días 43 y 4, la ciudad de Holguín será sede de la XXIII edición del Taller "La Ciudad que Queremos", un evento consolidado como un espacio fundamental para el debate, la reflexión y la búsqueda de soluciones en torno al desarrollo urbano y la preservación del patrimonio cultural.
(2025-02-01). Sostenibilidad demográfica: un compromiso hacia el futuro. radiohc.cu La Política para la Atención a la Dinámica Demográfica fue aprobada en octubre de 2014 en nuestro país y su implementación y actualización se mantiene en la agenda del gobierno, y así lo ratificó por estos días el primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, quien subrayó la importancia de la atención a la dinámica demográfica de cada territorio en el país, como factor clave para la ejecución de las políticas públicas económicas y sociales.
(2025-02-01). Asociación cubana en Italia realizó jornada en homenaje a José Martí (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Roma, 1 feb (RHC) La asociación Para un Príncipe Enano, de cubanos residentes en Italia, realizó una jornada cultural con artistas de ambos países en homenaje al héroe nacional del país caribeño, José Martí, en el aniversario 172 de su natalicio.
(2025-02-01). Condenan en Sri Lanka agresividad de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Colombo, 1 feb (RHC) El Consejo de Paz y Solidaridad de Sri Lanka expresó este sábado su enérgica condena a la reinstalación de Cuba en la lista creada por Estados Unidos de naciones patrocinadoras del terrorismo.
(2025-02-01). Granma prioriza objetivos económicos y sociales en primera etapa del año (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Bayamo, 1 feb (RHC) .La instrumentación de las cuatro prioridades del país planteadas por el Presidente cubano Miguel Díaz Canel Bermúdez constituyen en la provincia de Granma instrumento y objetivo de trabajo de la Primera etapa de este año, en pos de alcanzar la celebración en el territorio de la sede por el 26 de Julio.
(2025-02-01). Ni huevo ni gallina, primero fue el esfuerzo. cubadebate.cu Si el emprendedor Jaine Hernández López se viera obligado a responder qué fue primero, øla gallina o el huevo?, parapetado en los predios de su finca San José, de Ceiba Mocha, afirmará, sin vacilar, desde el interior de una nave de gallinas ponedoras, que primero fue el esfuerzo. Solo ese ímpetu que jalonea las voluntades y le cierra el paso a la flaqueza le permitió construir una nave de gallinas ponedoras a fuerza de puro sacrificio.
(2025-02-01). EE.UU. no descarta ataques militares contra cárteles mexicanos en territorio de México, dice secretario de Defensa. cubadebate.cu El secretario de Defensa de Estados Unidos, Pete Hegseth, no descartó el viernes la posibilidad de que su país lleve a cabo ataques militares contra cárteles mexicanos dentro de México. Durante una entrevista con Fox News, Hegseth respondió a preguntas sobre si tiene autorización para perseguir a los cárteles en México o en otras regiones.
(2025-02-01). Etecsa aclara proceso de renovación de contratos para teléfonos fijos alternativos. cubadebate.cu Ante las inquietudes recibidas por parte de los usuarios, la Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba S.A. aclaró este sábado que la convocatoria para renovar los contratos de los teléfonos fijos alternativos, conocidos como teléfonos de minutos, no implica la pérdida del servicio. El proceso busca actualizar los contratos para incorporar nuevas facilidades al servicio.
(2025-02-01). Los Premios Grammy se adaptan a la tragedia de los incendios forestales en California. cubadebate.cu Los Premios Grammy de este fin de semana en Los àÅngeles tendrán un tono diferente debido a los recientes incendios forestales que han afectado a California. La ceremonia anual, que se realizará este domingo en el Crypto.com Arena, contará con una variedad de artistas destacados, pero su enfoque será más que una simple celebración.
(2025-02-01). øQué salió mal? Continúan investigaciones del fatal accidente entre helicóptero militar y avión de pasajeros en Washington. cubadebate.cu El helicóptero militar que colisionó con un avión de pasajeros sobre el río Potomac el pasado miércoles realizaba una misión de entrenamiento para evacuar a miembros del gobierno en caso de una catástrofe o ataque, según confirmaron altos funcionarios estadounidenses. El accidente se ha convertido en el más mortífero en la aviación estadounidense en los últimos 16 años.
(2025-02-01). Saltador cubano Alejandro Parada se impone en el Mitin Tres Saltos de Amiens. cubadebate.cu El cubano Alejandro Parada dio este sábado una auténtica exhibición en el evento de longitud del Mitin Tres Saltos de Amiens, en Francia, donde se alzó con la victoria gracias a un impresionante salto de 7.79 metros, reportó el medio digital Jit. Según la fuente, Hayla González también dejó su huella al terminar en quinta posición con una sólida actuación.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament's Human Rights Committee says former FDC leader, Dr. Kiiza Besigye expressed fears that he might be killed while in detention at Luzira maximum prison. The Committee chaired by West Budama MP, Fox Odoi over the weekend visited Dr. Kiiza Besigye and his co-accused Haj Obed Lutale. In a …
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The New Arab Implementation of Israel's ban on the UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA will be disastrous, the aid agency's chief has told the Security Council, saying Israel's actions jeopardise "any prospect of peace". The ban is set to come into force tomorrow after months of an intensified Israeli campaign against UNRWA, which it has…
On Wednesday, Israeli forces continued their aggression against the northern West Bank city of Jenin and the Jenin refugee camp for the eighth consecutive day. Occupation forces remain heavily deployed in all neighborhoods of Jenin city, besieging the Jenin refugee camp, while bulldozers continued the destruction of the infrastructure The army continues its policy of …
A recent report by the British Palestinian Committee (BPC) has unveiled the full extent of the UK's military collaboration with Israel during its The report gave an in-depth look at how UK resources – including military bases, arms exports, and logistical support – were instrumental in sustaining Israel's military campaign in Gaza, which saw much of the enclave utterly destroyed. | According to the BPC, while the UK was not directly responsi…
The United States transferred some 90 Patriot air defence interceptors from Israel to Poland this week to then deliver them to Ukraine, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing three sources with knowledge of the operation. | "We have seen the reports but have nothing to provide at this time," a Pentagon spokesperson said in response to the report. | A spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed to Axios that a Patriot system had been returned to the U.S., adding "it is not known to us whether it was delivered to Ukraine." | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he…
Implementation of Israel's ban on the UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA will be disastrous, the aid agency's chief told the Security Council on Tuesday, saying Israel's actions jeopardise "any prospect of peace". | The ban is set to come into force after months of an intensified Israeli campaign against UNRWA, which it has claimed supports terrorism without providing evidence. | "In two days, our operations in the occupied Palestinian territory will be crippled," UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini told the 15-member Security Council. "Full implementation of the Knesset legislation will be disastrou…
Israeli forces are engaging in an Just hours after the truce came into effect on 19 January, Israel began Only two days…
Asia Pacific Report A national Palestine advocacy group has hit back at critics of its "genocide hotline" campaign against soldiers involved in Israel's war against Gaza, saying New Zealand should be actively following international law. The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) dismissed a "predictable lineup of apologists for Israel" for their criticisms of the PSNA…
Traffic violation treated by Israel as excuse to breach ceasefire and murder child Israel has bombed a family's horse cart, in yet another egregious breach of its supposed ceasefire in Gaza, murdering five-year-old Nadia al-Amoudi — supposedly because the cart was on a street that Israel had not approved for vehicles en route to northern …
As a subplot to the Gaza war, the Yemen-based Part of this shift has involved unprecedented naval attacks and The ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas announced on 18 January may alter…
Israeli strikes wounded 24 people in The first strike hit the southern town of Nabatiyeh al-Fawqa, wounding 20 people, the ministry said, updating a previous toll of 14 injured. | It added that another strike on the neighbouring town of Zawtar wounded four people. | At around 7: 30 pm, an Israeli drone carried out "a strike with a guided missile targeting a small vegetable truck" in Nabatiyeh al-Fawqa, t…
US top diplomat This comes as negotiations for the second phase of the Israel-Hamas truce are set to begin. | The ceasefire is aimed at ending the war and seeing the According to US outlet Axios, citing an Israeli…
The US' Middle East envoy, Witkoff, who is a real estate investor and attorney, might also visit the Gaza Strip during his trip. Such a visit would mark the first time a US official has set foot in the war-battered…
A year after the Conducted by 35 aid agencies, including Oxfam, Médecins du Monde, ActionAid, and the Norwegian Refugee Council, the survey revealed a systematic obstruction of aid and escalatin…
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The U.S. military is providing Ukraine with around 90 interceptors for the 
Nawar al-Awlaki would have been 16 this year. She was dead long before that. Nawar was just 8 years old when on January 29, 2017 she was killed during a pre-dawn raid on the Yemeni village of al-Ghayil. The raid was carried out by the US Navy's SEAL Team 6 and commandos from the United Arab 
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement is ramping up raids across the United States, arresting more than 1,000 people in operations Monday after detaining a similar number on Sunday. Immigrant communities and their allies say the raids violate human rights, the Constitution, and are being carried out in retaliation against sanctuary cities that have policies aimed at protecting undocumented residents. In Chicago, immigrant rights organizer Dulce Guzmán says there is "palpable fear and anxiety among families," but she lauds elected officials, including Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor J.B. Pritzker, for…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A review of 100 files at the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) by the Auditor General has revealed delays of more than one year, with some complaints going up to 10 years before the completion of investigations. The revelation is carried in the latest Auditor General's report for the …
The world has focused its attention on the humanitarian pause and exchange of prisoners in Gaza that began on 19 January. Meanwhile, Israel has trained its immense military power and insanity on the defenseless occupied West Bank. Palestinians there are now facing some of the same cruelty that Israel has been inflicting on their countrymen 
On Monday, the Israeli military assassinated two Palestinian young men and injured four others in the Nur Shams refugee camp, east of Tulkarem in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. The army stormed the city of Tulkarem and the Tulkarem refugee camp, shot two young men and abducted two others.
Ever since Tel Aviv's 1948 creation, much has been said and written about 'Greater Israel' — the notion Zionism's ultimate end goal is the forcible annexation and ethnic cleansing of vast swaths of Arab lands for Jewish settlement, based on Biblical claims that this territory was promised to Jews by God. The 
It was predicted and warned about, as the Zionist movement grew, that the effect of creating a Jewish nation-state would be Jews being seen in the light of that state's actions. The predicted consequence of Jewish sovereignty in Palestine to Jews in "diaspora" is happening. Jews feel they are being scrutinized and called to account for Israel's actions, on campuses and in the streets world-wide 
Workers World received this Jan. 23, 2025, statement from Veterans For Peace: Veterans For Peace joins the people of Gaza in rejoicing at the ceasefire that has brought a halt to Israel's bombardment of Palestinian children, women and men and their churches, their mosques, their schools and hospitals. At least . . . | 
While Socialist Alliance welcomes the ceasefire agreement, whether it will hold up until its final phrase will depend on the global pro-Palestine movement maintaining its pressure on governments to force Israel to comply, argues Jacob Andrewartha.
Earlier this month, Smotrich opposed a 
The Gaza ceasefire has entered its tenth day, with more than Despite the temporary lull, the Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that 48 Palestinians were killed and 80 others wounded in the past 48 hours. Among the casualties were 37 bodies recovered from the rubble of previous airstrikes, alongside 11 civilians who were shot by Israeli forces.
The problem with political analysis is that it often lacks historical perspective and is mostly limited to recent events. The current analysis of the Israeli war on Gaza falls victim to this narrow thinking. The ceasefire agreement, signed between Palestinian groups and Israel under Egyptian, Qatari, and U.S. mediation in Doha on Jan. 15, is …
Holocaust survivors on Monday marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, where Nazi Germany exterminated over 1 million Jews and other minority groups between 1940 and 1945. The commemoration comes as the number of Holocaust survivors dwindles worldwide and far-right forces gain strength across Europe and the United States. For more, we speak with Israeli American historian Raz Segal, who says the academic field of Holocaust studies has a blind spot when it comes to Israel and its actions in Palestine, from the 1948 Nakba to the genocidal assault on Gaza. "Since Octob…
Although Nimr Abu Nimr suffers from severe hearing loss, the roar of Abu Nimr returned to his home west of 