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Germany Says No Short-Term Recognition of Palestine

By BPN News Desk July 25, 2025

Germany has made it clear that it has no immediate plans to recognize a Palestinian state. While other countries, including France, prepare for formal recognition at the United Nations, Germany is choosing a more cautious approach focused on long-term peace negotiations and regional stability. Recognition Tied to Peace Process German officials stated that recognizing

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US and Israel Slam France’s Palestine Recognition

By BPN News Desk July 25, 2025

France’s announcement to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September has drawn strong criticism from both the United States and Israel. Western Criticism US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the decision as “reckless” and said it legitimizes terrorism while undermining the victims of the October 7 attacks. Israel’s […]

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Israel Applauds U.S. Move to Leave UNESCO

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2025

Israel has expressed strong approval of the United States’ decision to withdraw from UNESCO. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar described the move as “both necessary and appropriate,” calling it a step toward fairness and justice. He criticised UNESCO for what he called repeated bias against Israel. Criticism of UNESCO Policies The U.S. decision comes after concerns […]

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Trump Urges Netanyahu to “Rectify” Syria Strikes

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2025

President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed disappointment over recent Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory, including sensitive civilian and religious locations. According to officials, the President was not informed in advance of the operations and immediately reached out to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to “rectify the situation.” Gaza

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Hamas Rejects Interim Truce Without Ceasefire Plan

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2025

Hamas has announced that it will not accept any temporary truce with Israel unless the agreement includes a clear roadmap toward a permanent ceasefire. The group’s armed wing made the statement in a televised broadcast, stating that short-term deals must be tied to long-term solutions if progress is to be made. This declaration comes amid […]

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Trump Distances US from Israel on Gaza Strikes

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

US President Donald Trump has taken a sharply critical stance against Israeli strikes in Gaza, urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt further military action. Trump reportedly warned that continued aggression could jeopardize Israel’s support from Washington, marking a significant shift from America’s traditionally unwavering backing of its Middle Eastern

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Benjamin Netanyahu Left Minority After Shas Quits

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition has lost its parliamentary majority after the exit of the ultra-Orthodox Shas party. This development comes shortly after the United Torah Judaism party also withdrew its support. With only 50 seats remaining in the 120-member Knesset, Netanyahu is now leading a minority government. The immediate trigger for

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US Seeks Calm After Israel Strikes Syria

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

The United States has called for immediate de-escalation in southern Syria after Israeli airstrikes targeted military facilities in Damascus and Sweida. The strikes followed days of intense clashes between Druze militias and armed Bedouin groups, which left dozens dead and many more injured. Israel claims its actions were aimed at protecting the Druze community, a […]

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Iran Says It Will Respond To Any Attack

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared that the country is fully prepared to retaliate with greater force if it faces any fresh military attack. Addressing military commanders in Tehran on July 16, he stated that Iran’s response will be “bigger than before” and specifically warned both the United States and Israel against future […]

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Israel Strikes Syria Military HQ Over Druze Clashes

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

On July 16, Israel carried out a series of airstrikes against the Syrian military headquarters near the presidential palace in Damascus. This action was taken after Israel had warned the Syrian army to withdraw forces from the Druze-majority region of Suwayda in southern Syria. Response to Suwayda Conflict The strikes follow a breakdown in a […]