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Human Rights Watch researchers resign after report on Palestinian right of return blocked
ByAlex Kane of Jewish Currents February 3, 2026

The organization claims the report, which finds Israel’s denial of the right of return is a crime against humanity, is ‘paused pending further analysis and research’Two Human Rights Watch (HRW) employees who make up the organization’s entire Israel and…

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Celebrations erupt during Al Jazeera live report from northern Syria
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera February 3, 2026

Cheers broke out during Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo’s report as a Syrian military convoy reached a town in northern Syria.

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Marwan Barghouti, ‘Palestine’s Mandela’, to publish book from prison
ByEmma Loffhagen February 3, 2026

Unbroken: In Pursuit of Freedom for Palestine is a collection of writings by the Palestinian political leader, who has been held in Israeli prisons since 2002A collection of writings by the imprisoned Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouti will …

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Palestinians hope for more after limited Rafah crossing opening – video
ByMiddle East and north Africa | The Guardian February 3, 2026

A dozen Palestinian returnees were allowed into Gaza from Egypt late on Monday night after the long-awaited reopening of the Rafah border crossing was marred by delays. Their arrival came hours after a small group of medical evacuees was ferried into E…

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Epstein audio with former Israeli PM sheds new light on relationship
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera February 3, 2026

Recordings released in the Epstein files include a conversation the billionaire had with former Israeli PM Ehud Barak.

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Amnesty demands Israel drop death penalty bills ‘entrenching apartheid’
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera February 3, 2026

Amnesty International says bills would mean 'punishment is being reserved for, and weaponised against, Palestinians'.

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Italy ready to impress in T20 World Cup debut against Scotland
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera February 3, 2026

Two centuries after cricket was first introduced to Italy, the national team is on its way to its first ICC World Cup.

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Russia welcomes Infantino’s comments on lifting ban; Ukraine furious
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera February 3, 2026

FIFA chief Infantino suggested the ban on Russia's participation in global football competitions should be lifted.

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Why peace remains elusive in Pakistan’s troubled Balochistan
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera February 3, 2026

A look at Balochistan’s history of rebellion, state crackdowns and why violence keeps returning.

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Trump-Petro live: US, Colombia leaders to meet at White House amid tensions
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera February 3, 2026

US President Donald Trump is set to welcome Colombian President Gustavo Petro to Washington, DC for talks.

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