Gaza War

Hamas announces death of Israeli captive in northern Gaza amid Israeli strikes

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 - 09:57 GMT

"After the resumption of communication, which had been interrupted for weeks, with fighters responsible for protecting the enemy's prisoners, it was revealed that one of the female captives was killed in an area under Zionist aggression in northern Gaza," said Abu Obaida, the spokesman of Hamas’s military wing

Egypt rejects Israeli settlement expansion intended to sabotage two-state solution: FM

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 - 08:04 GMT

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty made a phone call on Saturday with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Noël Barrot

In call with Sisi, Spain’s Sanchez praises Egypt’s role in averting all-out regional war

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 - 02:54 GMT

Sánchez emphasized Egypt’s efforts to foster stability in the Middle East and combating terrorism and extremism both regionally and globally

Egypt, Iran FMs discuss Lebanon ceasefire efforts, presidential vacancy

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 - 09:07 GMT

Abdelatty expressed Egypt's concern to his Iranian counterpart about the ongoing escalation in the region, reiterating the importance of reducing tensions and maintaining self-restraint in this critical period, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

Sisi returns to Egypt after attending G20 summit, forging strategic partnership with Brazil

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 - 10:51 GMT

In his address at the G20 summit, Sisi announced Egypt's membership in the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty

HRW urges US, Germany to halt arms sales to Israel to avoid complicity in Gaza ‘war crimes’

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 - 12:08 GMT

“Continuing to provide arms to Israel risks complicity in war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other grave human rights violations”

Egypt affirms to Lebanon the need for ending presidential vacuum

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 07:07 GMT

Abdelatty also emphasized support for Lebanese institutions as he met with Prime Minister of Lebanon Najib Mikati during his visit to Beirut on Wednesday

Egypt’s FM heads to Beirut for talks with Lebanese officials on ceasefire efforts

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 - 07:40 GMT

Abdelatty will convey a message of solidarity to Lebanon amidst the critical political and humanitarian conditions faced by the sisterly country due to the brutal Israeli aggression on Lebanese territories

Egypt to stand against all attempts to liquidate Palestinian Cause: President Sisi

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 - 01:20 GMT

The Egyptian president added that the only way to achieve peace in the Middle East is by establishing a Palestinian state.

Amb. Hegazi: Arab-Islamic Summit is held in very dangerous regional context

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 - 01:02 GMT

Ambassador Dr. Mohamed Hegazy, former Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, said that the Arab-Islamic summit held in Riyadh, comes amidst extremely complex and dangerous regional circumstances and challenges related to the continued brutal Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

Egypt: Global silence on Israeli aggression in Gaza ‘unacceptable,’ no state should be above law

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 - 02:33 GMT

Abdelatty made these statements during the Preparatory Meeting of Foreign Ministers for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit set to take place in Riyadh on Monday

Qatar says reports on its withdrawal from Gaza talks ‘inaccurate,’ will not accept ‘blackmailing’ attempts

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 - 09:00 GMT

A diplomatic source revealed to AFP today that Qatar has stepped back as a crucial mediator in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, informing both Hamas and Israel that it will not continue this role amid the current “lack of good faith” in the ongoing discussions

Qatar withdraws as key mediator in Gaza ceasefire talks after 13 months of war: Source tells AFP

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 - 03:53 GMT

Doha informed both Hamas and Israel that the Arab country cannot continue to mediate amid the lack of "good faith" in the ongoing discussions

Houthis announce hitting Israeli Nevatim Airbase, downing US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Yemen

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 - 02:50 GMT

The US drone was downed during its "hostile missions" in the airspace of Al-Jawf governorate earlier today, bringing the total number of American aircraft shot down by the Houthis to 12

Sisi affirms to Estonia’s Karis Egypt’s efforts to halt ‘unjustified’ Israeli escalation in Gaza, Lebanon

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 - 01:20 GMT

Sisi affirmed in a joint conference the importance of concerted efforts to achieve an immediate ceasefire and prevent the region from sliding into a wide-scale regional war

Israeli PM’s aide arrested for alleged intelligence leak, Netanyahu denies involvement

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 - 09:11 GMT

Axios reported that such arrest marks a significant development and is poised to become one of the most substantial scandals to rock the Israeli government since the onset of the Israeli war in Gaza

Fatah, Hamas demonstrate flexibility in forming PA-run Gaza management committee: Source

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 - 04:43 GMT

The source noted that the committee will be affiliated with the Palestinian Authority (PA) and compromise independent figures

Deadly rocket barrages from Lebanon kill 7 in northern Israel

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 - 12:32 GMT

The first barrage hit an agricultural area in Metula, Israel's northernmost town, resulting in the deaths of four Thai workers and an Israeli farmer, Associated Press reported, citing officials.

Egypt’s president discusses Gaza, Lebanon ceasefire efforts with CIA director in Cairo meeting

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 - 08:29 GMT

Sisi and Burns discussed avenues to advance negotiations towards achieving ceasefire agreements and facilitating a prisoner exchange in Gaza.

Egypt urges world at UNSC to thwart Israeli attempt to ‘kill’ two-state solution

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 - 12:26 GMT

He stressed the need for collective action to compel Israel to adhere to Security Council resolutions and withdraw from both Palestine and Lebanon

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