$5 Billion Pledged For Gaza Reconstruction

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

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US President Donald Trump said members of the Board of Peace have pledged financial support worth $5 billion for reconstruction efforts in Gaza as discussions continue on post-conflict stabilisation and humanitarian relief. Gaza Reconstruction Funding Pledge According to the announcement, the

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Israeli Strikes Kill Palestinians in Gaza

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on January 31, 2026 killed at least 29 Palestinians, including several children, hospital officials in Gaza said. The strikes hit multiple areas, including Gaza City and Khan Younis, causing significant casualties and damage. Circumstances of the Strikes According to hospital sources, some of those killed were women and children,

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Last Gaza Hostage Remains Returned to Israel

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

The Israel Defense Forces said they have recovered and repatriated the remains of the last Israeli hostage held in Gaza, bringing an end to the hostage issue stemming from the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas. The remains were identified after a military operation in Gaza and returned to Israel for final rites. End of […]

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Pakistan PM Faces Backlash Over Gaza Peace Board U-Turn

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has come under criticism at home after endorsing and signing the Gaza “Board of Peace” initiative launched by US President Donald Trump during the World Economic Forum in Davos. Sharif’s government joined the board aimed at supporting ceasefire efforts, humanitarian aid and longer-term peace in the Gaza region. Earlier Opposition

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Trump Withdraws Canada Invite to Gaza Peace Body

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn the invitation extended to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to join the proposed Gaza-focused “Board of Peace.” The decision was announced publicly by Trump, marking a reversal from his earlier outreach to Canada on the initiative. Reason for Withdrawal The move followed Canada’s expression of reservations over the structure, […]

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Eight Islamic Nations Join Trump’s Gaza Peace Board

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2026

Eight Muslim-majority countries have agreed to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” aimed at supporting a ceasefire and political resolution in Gaza. The countries are Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. What The Board Is About The Board of Peace is part of a broader […]

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Trump Invites India to Join Gaza Peace Initiative

By BPN News Desk January 19, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has invited India to be part of a proposed international mechanism described as a “Board of Peace” for Gaza, according to official sources. The invitation was conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as Washington explores options for post-conflict governance and reconstruction in the Gaza Strip. What Is the Proposed Board The […]

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Trump Invites Erdogan, Sisi to Join Gaza Peace Board

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

US President Donald Trump has invited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to join a proposed international body aimed at overseeing post-conflict governance and reconstruction in Gaza. The move is part of Washington’s broader diplomatic push to shape a transitional framework for the territory following the ongoing conflict.

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Trump Announces Formation Of Gaza Board Of Peace

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

US President Donald Trump announced the formation of a “Board of Peace” for Gaza, saying it has been created to support efforts aimed at stabilisation, governance and long-term peace in the territory. Trump said the board has already been constituted and that details about its members will be made public in due course. Role And […]

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UN Chief Urges Israel to Reverse NGO Ban

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on Israel to reverse its decision to suspend the operations of several international non-governmental organisations working in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. The UN chief warned that the move could seriously disrupt humanitarian assistance at a time when civilian needs in Gaza remain acute due to ongoing […]