Israeli Troops Kill 21 Palestinians in Gaza War Escalation; Possible War Crimes Alleged – 2/4/2026, 8:28:29 PM

Top world news stories as of February 4, 2026:

Armed Conflicts and Attacks

• In the Gaza war, at least 19-21 Palestinians, including seven women, five children, and a paramedic, were killed by Israeli troops following a Palestinian militant attack that injured an Israeli soldier; the incident is linked to alleged war crimes.[1]

Disasters and Accidents

• Nine city government employees died in the Philippines when a dump truck carrying crude oil fell into a river in Bayawan, Negros Oriental.[1]

International Relations

• Eswatini’s high court upheld a deal with the United States to accept third-country deportees in exchange for $5.1 million and at least 15 transfers initiated under Donald Trump’s presidency, rejecting claims of needing parliamentary approval.[1]

Law and Crime

• UK politician Peter Mandelson resigned from the House of Lords amid allegations of passing market-sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein.[1]