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Israel Strikes Hezbollah Commanders Amid Rising Tensions in Southern Lebanon

By Editor - News Desk October 11, 2024

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the elimination of a senior Hezbollah commander, Araeb el Shoga, in a targeted airstrike in Southern Lebanon. El Shoga, a high-ranking member of the Iran-backed group’s Radwan Forces Anti-tank Missile Unit, was killed in the Meiss El Jabal region. The IDF noted that El Shoga was responsible for […]

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Gulf States Urge U.S. to Prevent Israeli Strikes on Iranian Oil Assets

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Several Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Qatar, have reportedly urged the United States to dissuade Israel from launching any attacks on Iranian oil facilities, fearing potential retaliation on their own energy infrastructure by Tehran-backed forces. According to sources cited by Reuters, these Gulf countries

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28 Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School, Civilian Casualties Mount

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

Gaza City: An Israeli airstrike on Rafida School in Gaza’s Deir el-Balah area claimed the lives of 28 people, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent on Thursday. The strike, which targeted a Hamas command center, also left 54 others injured. The incident has intensified concerns over the growing humanitarian crisis in the region. The Israeli […]

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Israel Claims to Eliminate Key Hezbollah Leaders: Netanyahu

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces the elimination of key Hezbollah figures as tensions escalate in the region. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Tuesday that Israeli forces have eliminated several top figures in Hezbollah’s leadership succession. The announcement came through a pre-recorded video message, where Netanyahu claimed that

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Israel Strikes Over 120 Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon Amid Escalating Tensions

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

The Israeli military launched a massive aerial operation on Monday, targeting more than 120 Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon within a one-hour period. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) focused on sites associated with Hezbollah’s elite Radwan forces and other units, as tensions between the two nations continue to escalate. This operation comes amid Israel’s ongoing […]

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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 […]