The rules will make it easier for Israeli settlers to buy land and give Israel more powers to enforce its laws.
![Displaced Palestinians in the Nur Shams refugee camp in Tulkarem protest to demand the right to return to their homes on Monday [Nedal Eshtayah/Anadolu]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AA-20260209-40505108-40505098-ISRAELI_ATTACKS_HAVE_BROUGHT_LIFE_IN_THE_TULKARM_REFUGEE_CAMP_TO_A_STANDSTILL_FOR_A_YEAR-1770668537.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)

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The rules will make it easier for Israeli settlers to buy land and give Israel more powers to enforce its laws.
![Displaced Palestinians in the Nur Shams refugee camp in Tulkarem protest to demand the right to return to their homes on Monday [Nedal Eshtayah/Anadolu]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AA-20260209-40505108-40505098-ISRAELI_ATTACKS_HAVE_BROUGHT_LIFE_IN_THE_TULKARM_REFUGEE_CAMP_TO_A_STANDSTILL_FOR_A_YEAR-1770668537.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Iran says talks in Oman with US officials ended with agreement to continue, but ‘discussion in capitals’ key.

US’s Witkoff, Kushner, arrive in Doha as Iran’s FM Araghchi is in Oman; talks scheduled for 06:00 GMT tomorrow.

These were the developments on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Muslim leaders warn against divisive laws, rhetoric as Canada marks nine years since deadly Quebec City mosque shooting.

USS Abraham Lincoln carrier’s arrival is ‘not going to affect Iran’s determination to defend the nation’, Tehran warns.

Donald Trump’s threat comes after Canada reached deal with China last week on trade of agriproducts, electric vehicles.

Government says forces will not enter Hasakah city if plan can be agreed to during ceasefire period.
![Members of the Syrian Army ride on vehicles en route to Hasakah, following the withdrawal of the Syrian Democratic Forces, Syria, January 20, 2026. [Khalil Ashawi/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-01-20T155034Z_1059799722_RC205JAMOCH3_RTRMADP_3_SYRIA-SECURITY-1768926812.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Russian attack on Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region kills at least one and injures three, according to its governor.

Ukraine returns fire as Russia says intercepted 29 drones, two days after US-led peace talks end in Miami.
