Gazans Vote In Local Elections After Two Decades

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2026

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Gazans Vote In Local Elections After Two Decades Palestinians voted in local elections on Saturday, with Gaza included for the first time in nearly two decades through polling in Deir al-Balah, marking a rare democratic exercise amid war damage and political uncertainty. Gaza Local Elections

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Israel Strikes Kill 12 In Gaza Amid Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

Israeli attacks killed at least 12 Palestinians across Gaza on Friday, according to medical sources, raising fresh concerns over continued violence despite the ceasefire announced last year. Gaza Ceasefire Violations Continue Medical sources in Gaza said Israeli forces carried out attacks in several parts of the enclave. The deadliest strike hit a police vehicle in […]

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US Warns Hamas of Possible Attack on Gazan Civilians

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

The U.S. State Department has warned that it has credible intelligence suggesting Hamas may plan an attack on Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip. Officials described the threat as “a direct and grave violation” of the current ceasefire. Warning Without Details The U.S. did not release specifics on timing, targets, or method of the alleged […]

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Trump Warns He’ll “Go In And Kill” Hamas If Internal Killings Continue

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Thursday that if internal killings continue in Gaza, he would have “no choice but to go in and kill” members of Hamas. Disarmament demand Trump reaffirmed his insistence that Hamas must disarm voluntarily. He cautioned that failure to comply could prompt external action, though he did not clearly commit […]

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Hamas rejects formal signing of Trump Gaza deal

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2025

Hamas has announced it will not participate in the official signing of the Gaza peace agreement in Egypt, calling Donald Trump’s proposal “absurd.” Senior leaders stated that while indirect ceasefire talks took place through mediators, the group will not endorse the agreement in a formal ceremony. Disarmament and Expulsion Proposals Rejected The strongest objections center

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UN Chief Welcomes Hamas Statement on Gaza Proposal

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2025

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was “welcomed and encouraged” by Hamas’s statement that it is willing to release hostages and engage in discussions on the U.S. peace proposal for Gaza. He urged all parties to seize the opportunity to end the conflict swiftly. Hamas Declaration Hamas declared readiness to consider parts of the […]

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PM Modi Welcomes Hamas Acceptance of Peace Plan

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded the news that Hamas has agreed to parts of the U.S. peace framework for Gaza, describing it as a positive development. He praised U.S. leadership and expressed India’s support for efforts toward a lasting peace. Praise for Leadership Modi said the indications of a hostage release under the agreement marked […]

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Hamas Tentatively Accepts U.S. Ceasefire Plan

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2025

Hamas announced that it will accept parts of the 20-point peace plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, particularly the clause to release all Israeli hostages — alive and dead. The group, however, said it would seek further talks on other terms, such as Israeli military withdrawal and the future governance of Gaza. U.S. Reaction […]

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Trump Reposts Modi’s Endorsement of Gaza Plan

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump reposted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s support for his Gaza peace initiative on Truth Social without adding any personal comment. Modi had earlier described the U.S. proposal as a “viable pathway” to long-term peace and urged all sides to rally behind it. Key Details of the Plan The White House recently unveiled […]

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Rubio Endorses Israel’s Plan to Defeat Hamas

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

During a visit to Jerusalem, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed full support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to destroy Hamas. Rubio emphasized that eliminating Hamas and freeing all hostages are top priorities. On Airstrikes and Ceasefire Talks Rubio declined to back ceasefire proposals at this time. He also refrained from criticizing […]