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Summit at UN Pushes Support for Palestinian Statehood

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

A high-level summit co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia opened at the United Nations, aiming to revive the long-stalled two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. Leaders attending the UN General Assembly are expected to announce formal recognition of a Palestinian state. Countries Recognising Palestine The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal have already

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Netanyahu Rejects Palestinian State After New Recognitions

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

On 21 September 2025, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia formally recognised a Palestinian state. The move was welcomed by many international observers as an attempt to revive the two-state solution amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Netanyahu’s Strong Reaction Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly opposed the decision. He declared that there “will be

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Qatar Pursues International Criminal Court Action After Israeli Strike

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Qatar’s chief negotiator, Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, met with International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane in The Hague. The meeting comes as Qatar weighs legal action against Israel following a recent strike on its territory. Reason for Legal Action The strike, which targeted residences of Hamas political leaders based in Qatar, has been described by Doha as […]

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Gaza Death Toll Tops 65,000, Israeli Troops Advance

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Israeli troops and tanks advanced deeper into Gaza City on Wednesday, intensifying their ground operations after days of heavy air and artillery bombardment. The Israel Defense Forces reported targeting Hamas strongholds, while local officials said the offensive also struck densely populated civilian areas. Phone and internet services were cut off across much of northern

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Pakistan’s Defence Minister Accuses US Politicians of Open Bribery

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said American politicians openly accept bribes from Israel, contrasting them with Pakistan, which he claimed is being defamed over corruption allegations. He made the remarks in an interview on Geo TV. Comments on Transparency Asif specifically criticised what he called a double standard in how corruption is viewed in Pakistan […]

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UN Commission Says Israel Committed Genocide in Gaza

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

A United Nations Commission of Inquiry has concluded that Israel committed genocide in Gaza during its conflict with Hamas. The report said Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are responsible for incitement to genocide. Legal Criteria Met The commission found that Israel met multiple legal criteria under the 1948 Genocide Convention—such as

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Netanyahu Warns Israel Is Economically Isolated

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that Israel is facing growing economic isolation as its war in Gaza continues. He said the country may need to become more self-reliant amid international criticism and pressure. Causes of the Isolation Netanyahu attributed the isolation partly to recent arms embargoes and sanctions imposed by some European countries. He

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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 […]

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Trump Says He Wasn’t Told of Qatar Strike Early

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was not informed in advance by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the airstrike in Doha, Qatar, which targeted Hamas leaders. Trump claimed that he found out only after missiles had already been launched. Conflicting Reports An Axios report said that Israeli officials told Trump earlier on the morning […]

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Israel Assumes Full Blame for Strike in Doha

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

On September 9, 2025, Israel carried out an airstrike in the Leqtaifiya district of Doha, Qatar, targeting the political leadership of Hamas. The operation struck a residential complex housing several Hamas members during a meeting reportedly connected with ceasefire discussions. Qatar condemned the strike as a violation of its sovereignty and international law. Israel’s