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Egypt Backs France’s Call to Halt Arms Exports to Israel

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Egypt has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron’s call to halt the export of arms to Israel, citing concerns over the Israeli military’s violations of international law and humanitarian norms in Gaza and Lebanon. This development comes amid rising tensions and increased civilian casualties in both conflict zones, with many of the victims reported to be […]

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Macron Criticizes Israeli Ground Operations, Netanyahu Responds

By Editor - News Desk October 6, 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his concern over Israel’s ongoing military operations and urged for a return to a political solution instead of escalating the conflict further. During an interview with a local media outlet, Macron emphasized that France is not supplying any weapons to the region and regretted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision

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Emirates Airlines Bans Pagers and Walkie-Talkies After Lebanon Attacks

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2024

Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has announced a ban on passengers carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on its flights, following last month’s explosions in Lebanon involving communication devices. The ban applies to all passengers traveling to, from, or via Dubai. The airline released a statement on its website on Friday, stating, “All passengers are prohibited from

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Trump Urges Israel to Target Iran’s Nuclear Sites Amid Rising Tensions

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2024

In a controversial statement, former U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Israel to consider targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, suggesting it would be a “just” response to recent missile attacks launched by Tehran. Trump made these remarks on Friday while addressing supporters at a town hall event in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Trump Advocates Strikes on […]

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Warns Israel “Won’t Last Long”

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2024

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public Friday sermon in five years, warning that Israel “won’t last long” and voicing strong support for Palestinian and Lebanese groups fighting against the country. The rare address, delivered at a mosque in Tehran to tens of thousands of supporters, comes amid heightened tensions in the […]

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UN Security Council Backs Guterres After Israel Entry Ban

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2024

The United Nations Security Council has expressed unanimous support for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres following Israel’s decision to bar him from entering the country. The move comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, with the council emphasizing the importance of maintaining open dialogue and engagement with the UN leadership during such critical times.

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Senior Hamas Leader Rawhi Mushtaha Killed in IDF Airstrike in Gaza

By Editor - News Desk October 3, 2024

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Thursday that Rawhi Mushtaha, a senior leader in Hamas’s political bureau and head of the Hamas government in the Gaza Strip, was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Mushtaha, who was one of Hamas’s most influential figures, was targeted along with two other top Hamas operatives, Sameh al-Siraj and […]

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Watch: Iran launches missile attack on Israel

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2024

Iran has launched a significant missile strike against Israel, sending shockwaves across the region. Air raid sirens blared throughout Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa as dozens of missiles filled the skies, forcing Israeli citizens to seek shelter. The incident marks a serious escalation in the ongoing conflict, with heightened fears of further retaliation. Israel’s

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White House Warns of Imminent Iranian Ballistic Missile Attack on Israel

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2024

In a significant development, the White House has issued a warning that Iran is preparing to launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel. The alert comes a day after the Israeli military conducted “limited, localized and targeted ground raids” against Hezbollah in Lebanon. “The United States has indications that Iran is preparing to imminently launch […]

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PM Modi Discusses West Asia Situation with Israeli PM Netanyahu

By Editor - News Desk October 1, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, to discuss the recent developments in West Asia. This dialogue comes amidst rising tensions and the ongoing conflict in the region, highlighting India’s concern over the escalating situation. India’s Stand Against Terrorism During the conversation, Modi