International News Roundup 2 February 2025
'Red freedom has a door, struck by every bloodied hand.'
Trump Invites Netanyahu to White House as US Envoy Visits Gaza and Israel
It will be my honor to host a genocidal maniac who is wanted by the world for arrest due to his numerous war crimes. 🤡
Palestine
‘Red Freedom Has a Door’ – Story Behind Sinwar’s Poetic Verse During Gaza Battle
As the cameras captured the moment, he repeated a famous line of poetry: “And the red freedom has a door, struck by every bloodied hand.” The verse, which resonated deeply with viewers, quickly spread across social media platforms.
This line, immortalized in the poem Nakbat Dimashq (The Tragedy of Damascus) by Egypt’s “Prince of Poets” Ahmed Shawqi, dates back to 1926. Shawqi penned it in response to the brutal French assault on Damascus during the Great Syrian Revolt.
Below is the full translated poem of Ahmed Shawqi.
The Tragedy of Damascus (1926)
A greeting from the breeze of the Barada, gentle,
And tears that cannot be stopped, O Damascus.
The remorse of the pen and the verses,
The gravity of sorrow exceeds any description.
And memories of my thoughts, ever turning
To you, with a constant flutter in my heart.
I bear wounds from what the years have inflicted on you,
Deep in my heart, they leave their mark.
I entered you as the evening embraced its beauty,
And your face smiled with radiant features.
Beneath your gardens, rivers flow,
And your hills are full of leaves and greenery.
Around me, youthful faces shine brightly,
In them, great virtues and triumphs abound.
On their lips are poets’ words,
And in their hearts, eloquent speakers’ voices.
The narrators of my poems, wonder at the poetry,
In every corner, people recite it with pride.
I stirred their pride until the scent of lions burned,
And the fury of battle ignited.
The cry of every free soul echoed from the heart,
A cry of defiance, proud and untamed.
May God bless their news, which reached
The ear of the sovereign, shaking his resolve.
It is detailed to the world as a message,
And summarized to the horizons like a flash of lightning.
The horror of the events nearly made it seem
Like a myth, yet it is the truth.
It was said that the landmarks of history were shattered,
And that they were ruined and burnt.
Isn’t Damascus the mother of Islam,
Nurturing the roots of civilization without dispute?
The crown of Saladin, your greatest jewel,
Is unmatched, and no better symbol could adorn you.
Every civilization on earth, at its peak,
Has a lineage that traces back to your lofty heights.
Your skies are a book of the past’s adornment,
And your lands are a record of history’s finest.
You built the great state and empire,
The dust of its civilization cannot be undone.
In Syria, it has banners and weddings,
Its news resonates in Andalusia with joy.
The realms of eternity, alas, what befell them,
Is it true that they have perished? Indeed, it is true.
And are the chambers of paradise adorned,
And does its bliss match the past’s fragrant order?
Where are the marble columns of the palaces,
Ripped and torn, the curtains falling?
They were revealed, and in the thicket, there’s a fire,
And behind the thicket, chicks are being threatened.
If you seek safety through a path,
You will find death’s ways before it.
At night, amid missiles and deaths,
Behind your skies, there’s a flash and a strike.
When the steel winds rage, the horizon turns red,
And its edges darken, as the skies grow black.
Ask those who once guarded your beauty after its fall,
Where is their heart, and where is the broken stone?
For colonizers, though they may soften,
Have hearts as hard as stone, devoid of mercy.
They struck you with rage, and struck France,
The brother of war, in his pride and folly.
When those who seek justice arrive,
They say, “A group has gone out and caused a rift.”
France knows the blood of the revolutionaries,
And understands it is light and truth.
It flowed through your land, bringing life,
Like the waters of the sky, it nourished you.
A country where its youth died for it to live,
And they fell so their people could survive.
And the peoples were liberated by their swords,
So how could they be enslaved by their own hands?
O people of Syria, cast aside your hopes,
Throw away the dreams you once held.
For it is a trick of politics to deceive you,
With titles of leadership that are but chains.
How many times have you been misled by the helpless,
Just as the neck of the crucified man bends?
The openings of power emerge, then fade,
And no lasting glory comes to the divisive.
I gave advice while we were in differing homes,
But we all share the same sorrow in our hearts.
And when countries differ, we unite,
With a statement that remains unwavering and true.
You stand between death and life,
If you desire the pleasures of this world, struggle for them.
For every free soul, the homeland’s blood is owed,
An offering paid, and a debt that must be honored.
Who drinks from the cup of death,
If the free are not allowed to drink and live?
No empire is built without sacrifice,
And no rights are attained without justice.
For in the martyrs, generations find life,
And in the captives, freedom and redemption.
And the red freedom has a door,
Struck by every bloodied hand.
May God bless you, O people of Damascus,
And the glory of the East begins with you.
You supported your brother in his time of trial,
For every brother’s victory belongs to his sibling.
EXCLUSIVE | CCTV footage captures an Israeli sniper shooting a Palestinian child in the back, leaving him to bleed in Tulkarm today. The child is reportedly in critical condition.
A Zionist soldier shot the boy and, along with other soldiers, stopped the ambulance transporting him from Tulkarem to a hospital in Nablus. The soldier told the boy’s father, “I am the one who shot your son. God willing, he will die.”
Racist Western "journalists" are silent.
“After about a minute, I heard the sound of only one bullet with my son Saddam’s scream,” Saddam’s father, Iyad, told DCIP. “He called out in a loud voice that still echoes in my ears, as he said “Dad!” and his voice disappeared.”
“I carried him in my arms, wanting to take him to the nearest vehicle or hospital or something to save his life,” Iyad continued. “When I carried him in my arms, I found that more than 20 Israeli soldiers surrounded me within moments, as some of them assaulted me with severe beatings, punches, and blows using their hands, feet, and rifle butts. I was carrying my son in my arms, and I was telling them to hit me and do whatever you want, but let me take my son for treatment.”
The Israeli army stormed a Palestinian wedding in Hebron and abducted the groom while he was next to his bride. What was supposed to be the happiest moment for the couple turned into their worst because of Israel.
Al-Qassam Announces Martyrdom of Military Commanders
Message of the martyr of the nation, Hajj Abu Khalid Muhammad al-Deif (r):
At the Hamas Movement’s foundation festival in 2022, he declared:
“We pledge to continue the path of the martyrs until we meet God facing forward, not turning back.” 🌹
Emotional reunion in Gaza City: A Palestinian prisoner embraces his grandchildren for the first time after being freed today as part of the third batch in the prisoner exchange deal between the resistance and Israel, under the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.
Zakaria Zubeidi: The Freed Resistance Icon from Jenin and Occupation’s Worst Nightmare
Circulating footage from Jenin Refugee Camp shows multiple homes flattened after the Israeli occupation army rigged and detonated at least 20 buildings in the area.
Israeli Airstrike Kills Palestinian Child in Gaza, Violating Ceasefire
LIVE BLOG: Israel Violates Gaza Ceasefire | 7 Killed in West Bank amid Escalation – Day 485
Al-Qassam released a statement by the Israeli captive Keith Siegel who was released today: “Hello, today is a very happy day, I’m sitting next to the sea near Gaza’s port. I wanna thank Al-Qassam for everything, you were good with us for the past 15 months in the house. I wanna tell all the men, God willing, may you all be well.”
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“I was worried to get raped but i was given hijab to cover my body
For them, women are sacred, women are like Queens
They told us that they believed in the Quran and wouldn't hurt us”
Casualties as Israeli Occupation Expands West Bank offensive
Several Israeli Forces Killed, Injured as Resistance Stages Determined Retaliation
Displaced Palestinians Return to Northern Gaza as Hamas Outlines Post-War Plans
LIVE BLOG: US Envoy Witkoff to Visit Gaza | West Bank Military Campaign Expanded – Day 481
Another Palestinian Killed – Israeli Army Says Jenin Operation Could Last Months
Indonesia set to construct 100 mosques in Gaza
Hasbara AI goes rogue, calls out 'Israel' for apartheid, colonialism
Yemen
Sana'a Marks the Anniversary of President Al-Sammad's Martyrdom
Mohammed Al-Houthi Warns US, Saudi Arabia Against Any Escalation
Hezbollah Leader Highlights Yemen's Pivotal Role in Supporting Palestinian, Lebanese Rights
Yemen's Unwavering Support for Gaza: A Beacon of Arab and Islamic Solidarity
Syria/Lebanon
Lebanese Southerners Determined to Liberate Their Villages Despite Israeli Attacks
Lebanese Army 🇺🇸 🥸 Deploys Troops in More Border Villages as Israeli Enemy Continues Violations
Martyrs, Injuries as Israeli Enemy Strikes Lebanon’s Bekaa in a New Ceasefire Violation
“Israel” violates Lebanese ceasefire, warplanes raid Nabatiyeh
First-Ever Shooting Attack on Israeli Occupation Forces in Al-Qunaitra, Syria
Another Syrian Scientist Assassinated in Aftermath of Terrorist Takeover: Report
Israel refuses to withdraw from occupied territory in southern Syria
Syrian Resistance launches war against Zionist occupiers
In the name of Allah, the Almighty and Strong,
In fulfillment of our promise, in execution of our oath, and in response to the terrorist massacres against our people in Hama, Homs, Latakia, Sweida, and other areas, and on the anniversary of the birth of Imam Hussein (A), the Mujahideen of the Syrian Popular Resistance carried out a well-planned ambush on the M4 international highway north of Latakia, targeting a group of HTS military operations personnel as they moved on motorcycles to carry out hostile actions against our people.
Syrian resistance announced about the military operation carried out by the vanguard of the Syrian resistance hours ago, targeting foreign sectarian elements affiliated with the organization in the city of Jableh and its surroundings.
They also shared that Syria may witness at any moment an unexpected event that changes the entire current political and military scene… It is impossible for things to go well without the international intelligence that brought Al-Julani… another round of surprises!
Iran/Iraq
Ten-Day Dawn in Iran; Reminder of hope and resistance era
The ten-day begins with the anniversary of the glorious return of Imam Khomeini on February 1, 1979, and culminates in the victory of the Islamic Revolution on February 11. These ten days, known as the Ten-Day Dawn (Dahe-ye Fajr), symbolize the birth of a new era for Iran—a period of justice, independence, and dignity for the Iranian nation.
Ruhollah Khomeini; From birth to demise
TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Imam Khomeini dedicated most of his life to resistance against the US-backed Pahlavi dynasty, which led to its downfall in the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
IRGC Navy Unveils Underground Base Housing Anti-Destroyer Cruise Missiles
PMF Thwarts ISIS Bombing Attempt in Kirkuk:
The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) thwarted an attempt by ISIS terrorist gangs to detonate an explosive device targeting civilians in the village of Hamira al-Kubra in the Rashad district, Kirkuk Governorate, northern Iraq.
Africa
Thousands Rally at Egypt-Gaza Border to Reject Trump’s Displacement Plan
Trump orders airstrikes on “ISIS” in northern Somalia 🤡
From Leopold to Lithium: How Corporations Perfected the Art of Plundering Africa
North America
Deputies with the Los Angeles Sheriff Department find a 100 year old woman left behind after her assisted living home evacuated without her during the Los Angeles fires.
11 US Doctors Stranded in Gaza as Israel Prevents Their Departure
LISTEN: The Imperial Presidency
Musk Takes Over US Federal Safe
Musk previously posted it would 'take plane crash' to end DEI policy
Mexico Has Several Plans to Respond to Trump’s Tariffs
Canada, Mexico Impose Retaliatory Tariffs on US; China Vows Countermeasures
Central/South America
The Ayacucho Commune: The Impact of the US Blockade on Amazonian Fisherfolk
Brazil: Threats and Killings Increase in Where Agribusiness Expands in the Amazon Rainforest
Indigenous Leader Leonidas Iza Wants to Be Ecuador’s Next President
Europe
Italian journalist hit by Israeli spyware after unmasking fascists
From Caracas to Rome for the Antifascist International
Duties now, the “collective West” is broken
Asia/Australia/Oceania
China’s DeepSeek AI: An Important Victory Against US Tech Hegemony
The State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan is set to acquire a 10% stake in a major gas field off the coast of Israel. Aliyev and Erdogan are allies of the Zionist regime and throughout the GazaHolocaust, they have provided cheap fuel to Tel Aviv.
EU/NATO’s Impotent Rage as President Lukashenko Secures Another Victory for Belarus
25 Years Ago, NATO’s War on Yugoslavia: Kosovo “Freedom Fighters” Financed by Organized Crime
Around 150 Afghan Prisoners Freed. Return from Pakistan
The legal obligation to prevent genocide
Every person, every state, every corporation has a legal responsibility under international law to prevent AND punish genocide.
No, israel Does Not Have the Right to Self-Defense In International Law Against Occupied Palestinian Territory
By : Noura Erakat A state cannot simultaneously exercise control over territory it occupies and militarily attack that territory on the claim that it is “foreign” and poses an exogenous national security threat. In doing precisely that, Israel is asserting rights that may be consistent with colonial domination but simply do not exist under international …
Thanks for this roundup on the Biden bibiBlinken dollar hegemony dealings resulting in cheap Azerbaijani oil fueling the Gaza genocide funded by a 10% stake in Palestinian gas operated by Chevron, replacing CIA displaced NordStream gas to Germany- through fungible assets transferred by Saudi Arabia and Jordan!
Thank you as always for including me Carina :) hope you are doing well