The Week in Pictures: January 26 to February 2, 2024

Displaced Palestinians wait to receive free food in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. Mohammed talatene/dpa
Displaced Palestinians wait to receive free food in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. Mohammed talatene/dpa
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From the ongoing Israeli-Hamas war to the farmers' demonstrations in Belgium and the winning of France's 2024 European Men's Handball Championship tournament, dpa International presents its Pictures of the Week.

Palestinians bury the bodies of 80 Palestinians, who were handed over by the Israeli army through the Kerem Shalom border crossing, in a mass grave. Mohammed Talatene/dpa
Palestinians bury the bodies of 80 Palestinians, who were handed over by the Israeli army through the Kerem Shalom border crossing, in a mass grave. Mohammed Talatene/dpa
A Palestinian man, who was released after being detained with other civilians for questioning by Israeli forces amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas militant group, shows his wounds while waiting at Al-Najjar Hospital in Rafah. Mohammed Talatene/dpa
A Palestinian man, who was released after being detained with other civilians for questioning by Israeli forces amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas militant group, shows his wounds while waiting at Al-Najjar Hospital in Rafah. Mohammed Talatene/dpa
Palestinians inspect their damaged homes in the aftermath of an Israeli air strike. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa
Palestinians inspect their damaged homes in the aftermath of an Israeli air strike. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa
Israeli forces arrest a protester during a protest demanding the government's resignation and early elections. Ilia Yefimovich/dpa
Israeli forces arrest a protester during a protest demanding the government's resignation and early elections. Ilia Yefimovich/dpa
Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu (C) visits citizens and IDF soldiers who were wounded on October 7 and in the fighting in the Gaza Strip, at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer. Kobi Gideon/GPO/dpa
Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu (C) visits citizens and IDF soldiers who were wounded on October 7 and in the fighting in the Gaza Strip, at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer. Kobi Gideon/GPO/dpa
Armed rebels of the Iran-backed Houthi militia take part in a demonstration against the USA and Israel, amid growing tensions between the USA and the Houthis following the latter's several operations in the Red Sea. Osamah Yahya/dpa
Armed rebels of the Iran-backed Houthi militia take part in a demonstration against the USA and Israel, amid growing tensions between the USA and the Houthis following the latter's several operations in the Red Sea. Osamah Yahya/dpa
The Marlin Luanda vessel on fire in the Gulf of Aden after it was reportedly struck by an anti-ship missile fired from a Houthi controlled area of Yemen. -/Indian Navy via ZUMA Wire/dpa
The Marlin Luanda vessel on fire in the Gulf of Aden after it was reportedly struck by an anti-ship missile fired from a Houthi controlled area of Yemen. -/Indian Navy via ZUMA Wire/dpa
Palestinian refugees gather outside the United Nations Relief and Work Agency (UNRWA) headquarters in Beirut to protest against a decision by several countries to stop funding of the organization over Israeli claims that some of UNRWA staff were involved in Hamas 07 October attacks. Marwan Naamani/dpa
Palestinian refugees gather outside the United Nations Relief and Work Agency (UNRWA) headquarters in Beirut to protest against a decision by several countries to stop funding of the organization over Israeli claims that some of UNRWA staff were involved in Hamas 07 October attacks. Marwan Naamani/dpa
Aircrafts stand on the apron of Stuttgart Airport at one of 11 major German airports that have started a one-day strike. Marijan Murat/dpa
Aircrafts stand on the apron of Stuttgart Airport at one of 11 major German airports that have started a one-day strike. Marijan Murat/dpa
An aerial shot shows farmers forming the slogan "mangez Francais" ('eat French') with their vehicles as they block the A6 highway toll of Villefranche-Limas, amid nationwide protests called by several farmers unions on pay, tax and regulations. Hassan Ayadi/AFP/dpa
An aerial shot shows farmers forming the slogan "mangez Francais" ('eat French') with their vehicles as they block the A6 highway toll of Villefranche-Limas, amid nationwide protests called by several farmers unions on pay, tax and regulations. Hassan Ayadi/AFP/dpa
A farmer throws an egg during a protest in the European district, organized by several agriculture unions from Belgium and other European countries, as they demand better conditions to grow, produce and maintain a proper income. Dirk Waem/Belga/dpa
A farmer throws an egg during a protest in the European district, organized by several agriculture unions from Belgium and other European countries, as they demand better conditions to grow, produce and maintain a proper income. Dirk Waem/Belga/dpa
Annalena Baerbock German Foreign Minister, reacts during the German Bundestag's commemoration of the victims of Nazi Germany. Kay Nietfeld/dpa
Annalena Baerbock German Foreign Minister, reacts during the German Bundestag's commemoration of the victims of Nazi Germany. Kay Nietfeld/dpa
Roses lie on stelae at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe to mark the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust. Christoph Soeder/dpa
Roses lie on stelae at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe to mark the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust. Christoph Soeder/dpa
Sahra Wagenknecht casts a ballot at the founding party conference of the new Wagenknecht party, the "Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht - for Reason and Justice". The party was officially founded at the beginning of January with around 450 members. Kay Nietfeld/dpa
Sahra Wagenknecht casts a ballot at the founding party conference of the new Wagenknecht party, the "Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht - for Reason and Justice". The party was officially founded at the beginning of January with around 450 members. Kay Nietfeld/dpa
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (L) and  President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen attend the Italy-Africa international conference (A bridge for common growth) at the Italian Senate. Roberto Monaldo/LaPresse via ZUMA Press/dpa
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (L) and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen attend the Italy-Africa international conference (A bridge for common growth) at the Italian Senate. Roberto Monaldo/LaPresse via ZUMA Press/dpa
A man votes in the presidential elections at the Friisila school. Mikko Stig//dpa
A man votes in the presidential elections at the Friisila school. Mikko Stig//dpa
Ukrainian soldiers arrive back home following a prisoner of war (POW) exchange between Russia and Ukraine. The exchange was the 50th return of prisoners of war and involved 207 Ukrainian defenders. Pool/Ukrainian Presidentia/Planet Pix via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Ukrainian soldiers arrive back home following a prisoner of war (POW) exchange between Russia and Ukraine. The exchange was the 50th return of prisoners of war and involved 207 Ukrainian defenders. Pool/Ukrainian Presidentia/Planet Pix via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
US former President Donald Trump (C) leaves Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue on his way to Federal Court for the ongoing defamation trial brought by E.Jean Carroll in lower Manhattan. Andrea Renault/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
US former President Donald Trump (C) leaves Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue on his way to Federal Court for the ongoing defamation trial brought by E.Jean Carroll in lower Manhattan. Andrea Renault/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
A protester covered in fake blood stages a die-in next to an image of detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a demonstration outside the UN office in Bangkok, to mark the third anniversary of the coup in Myanmar. Adryel Talamantes/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
A protester covered in fake blood stages a die-in next to an image of detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a demonstration outside the UN office in Bangkok, to mark the third anniversary of the coup in Myanmar. Adryel Talamantes/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
People stand in front of the stage on Ludwig-Erhard-Strasse with flags and placards during a demonstration against right-wing extremist activities. Jonas Walzberg/dpa
People stand in front of the stage on Ludwig-Erhard-Strasse with flags and placards during a demonstration against right-wing extremist activities. Jonas Walzberg/dpa
Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Trophy after defeating China's Qinwen Zheng during their women's singles final tennis match of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. James Ross/AAP/dpa
Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Trophy after defeating China's Qinwen Zheng during their women's singles final tennis match of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. James Ross/AAP/dpa
Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup following his victory over Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the Men’s Singles final tennis match of the 2024 Australian Open. James Ross/AAP/dpa
Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup following his victory over Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the Men’s Singles final tennis match of the 2024 Australian Open. James Ross/AAP/dpa
France's Luka Karabatic (C) holds up the trophy at the award ceremony of the 2024 EHF European Men's final Handball match between France and Denmark at Lanxess Arena.. Federico Gambarini/dpa
France's Luka Karabatic (C) holds up the trophy at the award ceremony of the 2024 EHF European Men's final Handball match between France and Denmark at Lanxess Arena.. Federico Gambarini/dpa
Augsburg's Ruben Vargas (L) takes a free kick during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Augsburg and Bayern Munich at the WWK-Arena. Sven Hoppe/dpa
Augsburg's Ruben Vargas (L) takes a free kick during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Augsburg and Bayern Munich at the WWK-Arena. Sven Hoppe/dpa
Liverpool's Conor Bradley in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield. Peter Byrne/PA Wire/dpa
Liverpool's Conor Bradley in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield. Peter Byrne/PA Wire/dpa
Police officers remove a fan who received a cut to his head during clashes in the stands during the English FA Cup fourth round soccer match West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers at The Hawthorns. Bradley Collyer/PA Wire/dpa
Police officers remove a fan who received a cut to his head during clashes in the stands during the English FA Cup fourth round soccer match West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers at The Hawthorns. Bradley Collyer/PA Wire/dpa
A car pictured during a motorsport drifting race as part of the Iraq Drift Championship on the grounds of the Mesopotamia Club Circuit, located in the Al-Amriya area. The Iraq Drift Championship (Iraqi Drift League) was held, under the supervision and organization of the Iraqi Motor Sports Federation, where 18 racers from all governorates of Iraq participated in the championship. Ameer Al-Mohammedawi/dpa
Members of a mountaineering club climb the ice cliff in Wonju. -/YNA/dpa
Members of a mountaineering club climb the ice cliff in Wonju. -/YNA/dpa
Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus), pictured on the flooded polder meadows in the Lower Oder Valley National Park. Patrick Pleul/dpa
Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus), pictured on the flooded polder meadows in the Lower Oder Valley National Park. Patrick Pleul/dpa