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Sisi: History will hail Egyptians' achievement to save their country from terrorism

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 - 01:53 GMT

Sisi noted that Egypt waged a 10-year war against terrorism and confronted extremist thought that aimed at subverting the state.

FM lauds deep-rooted relations between Egypt, Netherlands

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 - 08:23 GMT

The Dutch minister said their talks touched on regional and international issues, including the dreadful situation in the Gaza Strip.

Egypt’s Presidency: Ceasefire is basic guarantee for entry of sufficient aid to Gaza

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 - 08:03 GMT

“Egypt has provided the largest amount of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip […] This is a humanitarian, moral and political duty to which we are committed,” he said in comments to the “DMC Evening” talk show on the DMC channel.

Egypt, UAE continue airdropping of aid onto Gaza

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 - 07:41 GMT

So far, several people including 16 children and an elderly man starved to death in the northern Gaza Strip as a result of this systematic starvation after Israel had prevented the access of water, food, electricity, and fuel from the strip since October 7, 2023.

FM urges Western countries to compel Israel to respect international law

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 09:31 GMT

During the meeting, which was held during Shoukry's visit to Geneva, the two sides discussed the humanitarian situation in the war-torn Gaza Strip, as the result of the war waged by Israel, which left about 30,000 people killed, said Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid.

Egyptian FM criticizes non-commitment to nuclear disarmament

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 05:07 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry criticized Monday nuclear powers for not dismantling their nuclear arsenals.

Egypt’s diplomatic efforts seek long-term truce, end of crisis, 2-state solution

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 12:29 GMT

Egypt received on Tuesday a response from Hamas to the proposed ‘ceasefire and prisoners swap’ deal, and announced the continuation of its efforts to reach a truce agreement in Gaza as soon as possible.

CPJ: 48 Journalists killed in Gaza war leading to deadliest month for journalists

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 - 12:06 GMT

The CPJ said that at least 50 journalists and media workers were among more than 14,000 killed.

Humanitarian aid enters Palestinian side of Rafah border crossing from Egypt

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 - 11:44 GMT

The first truck of aid entered the Palestinian side affiliated with Egypt's National Alliance for Civil Development Work.

Griffiths: 1st aid shipment to besieged Gaza to enter Saturday

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 - 12:14 GMT

Griffiths added that in-depth talks with all parties aim to ensure that the process of aid entering Gaza begins as soon as possible.

UN Chief António Guterres arrives at Rafah border crossing to deliver speech

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 - 10:40 GMT

The secretary-general of the United Nations arrived this morning at Al-Arish Airport, and inspected the humanitarian aid that should be delivered to the civilians of besieged Gaza, Extra News channel reported.

UK PM visits Egypt Friday to discuss de-escalation of Palestinian-Israeli war

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 - 10:30 GMT

Sunak started his tour in Israel, where he announced the UK support for Israel.

President Sisi, Biden discussed protection of civilians, delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 - 09:59 GMT

Sisi and Biden said that the situation is critical and it is necessary to contain it in a way that prevents the expansion of violence and threats to regional security and stability, the Egyptian presidency said in a statement.

President Sisi, Italian PM tackle ways of de-escalating military conflict between Palestinians, Israelis

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 - 09:18 GMT

The President reiterated Egypt’s position of rejecting the policies of collective punishment, siege and displacement, emphasizing the necessity for the voice of reason and wisdom to prevail and for reviving the track of the peace process.

President Sisi, Canadian PM discuss military escalation between Palestinians and Israelis

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 - 09:04 GMT

The President and the Canadian Prime Minister also discussed Egypt’s efforts on both the political track to contain the crisis, prevent its expansion and defuse the violence, as well as the humanitarian track to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid and relief to the people in the Gaza Strip, in light of the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the Strip.

Israel re-shells Rafah border crossing with Gaza: Al Qahera News

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 - 06:01 GMT

The shelling targeted the Palestinian side of the crossing, according to video footage published by the channel.

Wide response to President Sisi’s invitation to hold international conference on Palestine-Israel war

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 - 05:38 GMT

In a meeting of Egypt’s National Security Council on Sunday, President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi invited a regional-international summit to confer over the current events and the future of the Palestinian Cause.

Iraq coordinates with Egypt to send humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 - 02:25 GMT

The Iraqi government is in coordination with the Egyptian authorities for delivering medical aid and supplies, and urgent humanitarian needs for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, who are being air stricken by Israelis, the Iraqi Cabinet said in a statement.

Egypt’s FM receives Iraqi counterpart to discuss Palestine-Israel war

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 - 01:47 GMT

The ministers will discuss coordination between Egypt and Iraq on Arab issues, most notably the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip and ways to end the suffering of the Palestinian people under continuous bombardment.

Egypt’s Sisi to UK PM: Humanitarian aid to Palestinian people in Gaza Strip is a must

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 - 01:23 GMT

The two sides agreed on the importance of continuing and intensifying efforts aimed at reducing tension, protecting civilians on both sides, and preventing the deterioration of the security and humanitarian situations.

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