Gaza War

Egyptian, Emirati FMs exchange assessments on probabilities of Israeli land operation in Rafah

Tue, 07 May 2024 - 11:19 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry received Monday evening a phone call from his Emirati counterpart Sheikh Abdallah Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.

Egypt condemns Israeli seizure of Palestinian side of Rafah Border Crossing

Tue, 07 May 2024 - 10:42 GMT

The statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs considered that such "perilous escalation a threat to the lives of more than one million Palestinians."

Israel's potential Rafah invasion can only kill dozens of captives: Egypt’s SIS

Sun, 05 May 2024 - 11:33 GMT

"I am afraid that if Netanyahu enters Rafah, he may return with the bodies of 50 or 60 captives," Rashwan said. "No one will get out alive," he added.

15th OIC Summit: Egypt calls for decisive action against 'delusions' of eradicating Palestinian cause

Sat, 04 May 2024 - 07:56 GMT

Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has reiterated the global and Arab rejection of any plans to displace the Palestinian people from their lands, aiming to eradicate the Palestinian cause.

Thousands of Gazans receive medical treatment, psychological support since war outbreak

Fri, 03 May 2024 - 03:50 GMT

Around 13,000 Palestinians from Gaza, including those with serious injuries and their companions, have received treatment at Egyptian hospitals, stated Spokesman of the Ministry of Health Hossam Abdel Ghaffar.

Egypt’s Intelligence Chief, Hamas’ Haneya coordinate truce negotiations in phone call

Thu, 02 May 2024 - 03:36 GMT

A Hamas delegation will arrive in Cairo in two days to continue negotiations.

Probable truce in Gaza must be coupled with another on Israeli-Lebanese borders: French FM

Wed, 01 May 2024 - 02:50 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry received Wednesday France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourne who is holding a tour in the Middle East.

Gaza War, investment on top of Egyptian FM's meetings on sidelines of World Economic Forum

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 - 04:00 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry met Sunday and Monday with counterparts from the United Kingdom, Norway, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Bahrain.

Hamas delegation to visit Egypt on Monday to submit response to ceasefire proposal

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 - 02:29 GMT

A delegation from Hamas is scheduled to visit Cairo on Monday to deliver the movement's response to Egyptian and Qatari mediators regarding a recent ceasefire proposal in Gaza, along with a proposed prisoner swap deal.

Josep Borrel expresses readiness to actively participate in all efforts aimed at ending war in Gaza

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 - 02:03 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry met Sunday with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrel.

Six Arab foreign ministers to meet with Blinken on Gaza war ceasefire efforts

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 - 11:41 GMT

The foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Qatar, and Palestine are set to hold talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

Meta challenged over accusations of helping Israel identify war targets through Whatsapp

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 - 04:58 GMT

A New York-based blogger has challenged Meta over accusations of sharing users’ data in WhatsApp with Israel to help the regime identify targets during the Gaza war.

Egyptian president, Russian intelligence chief discuss Middle East tensions

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 - 02:45 GMT

President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi received Tuesday Head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Sergei Naryshkin.

Egyptian FM receives New Zealand counterpart to discuss investment, Middle East crises

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 - 01:44 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry received Monday his New Zealand counterpart Winston Peters who is holding a visit to Egypt.

Egyptian, Iranian FMs confer over Gaza, Red Sea crises

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 - 01:53 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry received Sunday a phone call from his Iranian counterpart Amir Abdel Lahyan.

452 Palestinians enter Egypt through Rafah Border Crossing

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 - 01:14 GMT

A source in North Sinai stated that Rafah Border Crossing with Gaza Strip would receive Sunday 452 travelers.

Egypt carries out surgeries to hundreds of injured Palestinians

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 - 12:51 GMT

The official noted that 52 percent of the patients were children aged below 18, and that 49 percent were females.

Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in Cairo on Sunday as global pressure mounts on Israel

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 - 12:33 GMT

Cairo is set to host a fresh round of indirect talks between Hamas and Israel on Sunday, aiming to reach a truce in Gaza just days after the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire.

In meeting with UK minister: Egyptian FM stresses importance of implementing Security Council resolutions on Gaza

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 01:30 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry met Thursday with UK Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, Commonwealth and United Nations Tariq Ahmad.

FM displays to U.S. delegation Egypt's role in maintaining regional security

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 01:03 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry received Wednesday a delegation from the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee.

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