The 17th Al Jazeera Forum in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday, February 7, 2026, was dominated by discussions surrounding Israel's actions in Gaza and its global repercussions, with senior political figures warning of a collapse in international norms. The forum, which also saw the Chairman of the Al Jazeera board highlight a "new reality" in the Middle East, addressed the conflict's impact on regional power dynamics and its effect on global diplomacy.
According to Al Jazeera, the forum's discussions focused on the ramifications of the conflict in Gaza. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke at the forum. The Chairman of the Board of Directors, Sheikh Hamad Bin Thamer Al Thani, emphasized the new reality in the Middle East following the events in Gaza.
The Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan also became an outlet for expressions of anger. Jeers were directed at the Israeli delegation and US Vice President JD Vance during the ceremony, according to Sky News. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) president's pleas for respect were reportedly ignored.
In other news, Japan is holding a snap election on Sunday, marking the first electoral test for the country's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, since she took office. Sky News reported that her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is projected to win a decisive mandate.
Meanwhile, a "storm train" of consecutive winds and rains battered Spain and Portugal, forcing over 11,000 people to evacuate their homes. A man died in Portugal after his car was swept away, and a second body was found in Malaga, according to Sky News.
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