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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

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IDF Conducts Targeted Ground Raids on Hezbollah Positions

By Editor - News Desk October 1, 2024

In accordance with directives from the political echelon, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) initiated limited, localized, and targeted ground raids against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. These operations are based on precise intelligence and focus on terrorist targets and infrastructure posing an immediate threat to communities in northern Israel. IDF Strategy and

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Hezbollah Confirms Hassan Nasrallah’s Assassination in Israeli Airstrike on Beirut

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2024

Hezbollah has officially confirmed the assassination of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in a massive Israeli airstrike targeting a densely populated area in the southern suburbs of Beirut on Friday. “Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Hezbollah, has joined his great, immortal martyr comrades whom he led for about 30 years,” read a statement released by […]

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Netanyahu Issues Strong Warning to Iran and Hezbollah at UN, Rejects Proposed Truce

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a forceful speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, rejecting a 21-day truce proposed by the United States and France and vowing to continue Israel’s offensive against Lebanon’s Hezbollah. In his address, Netanyahu firmly stated, “As long as Hezbollah chooses the path of war, Israel has no […]

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Israel-Hezbollah Conflict 2024: Day-by-Day Escalation

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2024

The recent escalation in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict has seen significant developments since mid-September 2024. Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of key events: September 17, 2024: The conflict reignited when Hezbollah’s wireless communication devices, including pagers, exploded throughout Lebanon and Syria in an attack attributed to Israel. This marked a significant

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Israel Prepares for Potential Ground Invasion in Lebanon as Hezbollah Conflict Intensifies

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2024

The Israeli military has been ordered to prepare for a possible ground invasion of Lebanon as the conflict with Hezbollah escalates. Military chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi signaled that extensive airstrikes against the Iran-backed militant group could pave the way for Israeli forces to “enter enemy territory.” This development comes as US President Joe Biden […]