US Strengthens Missile Defenses in Middle East to Shield Israel

By BPN News Desk November 3, 2024

International Middle East

In response to escalating tensions in the Middle East, the United States has bolstered its ballistic missile defenses in the region to enhance security for Israel and its allies. The deployment aims to counter potential missile threats and safeguard American personnel, military assets, and

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Israel Parliament Votes to Ban UNRWA, UN’s Palestine Aid Agency

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

Israel’s parliament has passed two contentious bills that ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in Israeli-controlled areas. This decision is set to take effect in 90 days, severely impacting the distribution of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. Impact on Gaza’s Aid Distribution

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Iran Supreme Leader’s Hebrew X Account Suspended After Critical Post on Israel

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

The Hebrew-language account of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the social media platform X was suspended after just two posts, according to reports from the Jerusalem Post. The account had posted critical comments about Israel following recent airstrikes on Iranian military sites. The final post before the suspension, made on Sunday, warned, “The […]

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Israeli Strikes Target Iranian Defense Systems and IRGC Bases: NYT

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2024

Israeli airstrikes early Friday reportedly hit key Iranian defense installations, including the S-300 air defense system at Imam Khomeini International Airport near Tehran, according to Iranian officials quoted by The New York Times. The strikes targeted the Russian-made defense system, which was critical in securing Iranian airspace around key infrastructure. Israel had

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Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Shelter Kills 17, Injures Dozens

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

An Israeli airstrike on Thursday hit a school in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, killing at least 17 people, including nine children, and injuring over 50, according to reports from Al-Awda hospital. The school, Al-Shuhada, was being used as a shelter for displaced people, most of whom were women and children, according to […]

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Israel Confirms Killing of Hezbollah Leader Hashem Safieddine in Airstrike

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2024

The Israeli military on Tuesday confirmed the death of Hashem Safieddine, a senior Hezbollah leader and potential successor to current leader Hassan Nasrallah. Safieddine was killed in an Israeli airstrike three weeks ago in the southern suburbs of Beirut, marking a significant blow to the Iran-backed militant group. Israel’s confirmation follows earlier reports that

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Ukraine Targets Key Russian Explosives Plant in Drone Strikes

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2024

Ukraine launched a series of drone strikes deep within Russian territory, targeting a key manufacturer of military explosives and infrastructure at a military airfield in the Lipetsk region, according to Kyiv’s General Staff on Sunday. The attacks mark a significant escalation in Ukraine’s efforts to weaken Russia’s war capabilities. Explosives Plant and

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North Korea Troop Deployment Strengthens Military Alliance with Russia

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2024

North Korea has taken a decisive step in strengthening its military alliance with Russia by deploying thousands of soldiers to Ukraine’s front lines. This move marks Pyongyang’s first overseas troop deployment, reinforcing the military pact signed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this year. Experts believe this

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Drone From Lebanon Targets Israeli PM Netanyahu’s Home, No Injuries

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2024

A drone launched from Lebanon targeted the private residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the coastal town of Caesarea. The incident took place shortly after the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, heightening tensions in the region. Netanyahu and his wife were not at the residence during the attack, and no injuries were […]

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Iran Summons Hungarian Envoy Over EU Sanctions Dispute

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2024

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned Hungary’s ambassador in Tehran, Giola Peto, in response to new sanctions imposed by the European Union against several Iranian individuals and entities. This diplomatic move follows the EU’s approval of sanctions on Monday, targeting seven individuals and seven entities, including Iran’s national carrier, Iran Air. The