West Bank

Israeli far-right minister Ben Gvir storms Ibrahimi Mosque in Khalil city

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 - 03:48 GMT

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir stormed on Friday the Ibrahimi Mosque in Al-Khalil city southern West Bank.

Egypt condemns statements of Israeli finance minister on annexing territories in West Bank

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 - 12:34 GMT

"Those irresponsible and extremist statements by a member of the Israeli government clearly reflects its orientation that opposes making the peace choice," the statement said.

Israel has to fulfill duties as occupational force in Gaza: Egyptian FM

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 - 11:56 GMT

The minister met UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag.

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.

Egypt condemns recent 'massacres' in Gaza, West Bank, Lebanon

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 - 02:11 GMT

Israeli forces killed at least 26 individuals and injured dozens others in an airstrike on Ibn Rushd School and the Shuhada al-Aqsa Mosque, both serving as shelters for displaced Palestinians, as confirmed by the Gaza health ministry on Sunday.

For 1st time since 2nd Intifada, Israeli warplane bombs house in Tulkarm of West Bank

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 - 08:47 GMT

The martyrs of this Israeli massacre include a woman, her husband, and their child, “a whole family erased in the West Bank as the families of Gaza have been.”

Egypt, Jordan: Israeli aggression against Gaza, Lebanon, West Bank must end

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 - 08:12 GMT

In a joint statement released on Thursday, both Ministers -in a phone call tacking the Israeli aggression on Gaza and Lebanon- affirmed that the Israeli escalating and non-justifying moves against the West Bank push the region towards an all-out regional war.

Egyptian president, Jordanian King warn of Middle East crises' impact on international peace

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 - 11:42 GMT

President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi received Tuesday a phone call from King Abdullah II of Jordan.

Josep Borrell visits Egypt, holds talks on Gaza War with President Sisi

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 - 01:43 GMT

The Egyptian president underlined that a ceasefire agreement was essential to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Egypt slams killing of Turkish activist by Israeli forces in West Bank: FM spox

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 - 07:31 GMT

Egyptian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid on Friday condemned the killing of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, an activist of Turkish origin, by Israeli forces in southern Nablus amid a series of continued Israeli attacks.

UN wants to collaborate with Egypt on mobilizing more humanitarian aid for Gaza

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 - 11:32 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expats Badr Abdelatty received Sunday UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag.

Egypt condemns persistence of Israeli violence in West Bank

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 - 10:49 GMT

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly denounced in a statement the incessant Israeli practices aimed at enlarging the scope of confrontations.

Al Azhar warns of Israeli acts of Judaizing, seizing ownership of Palestinian territories

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 - 04:38 GMT

“Al-Azhar also warns of the danger of this aggression on the security and stability of the region, calling on the human community and all active parties to assume their responsibilities towards what the 'Zionist killing machine' has committed in this astonishing, tragic and painful amount of brutal massacres against the people of the Gaza Strip, and what is about to happen in the West Bank,” Azhar said in a statement.

40.6K Gazans killed by Israel since last October, 17 others martyred after launching large operation in West Bank

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 - 11:59 GMT

According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, 17 people were killed in this operation, which also destroyed several homes and significant damage to infrastructure. The commander of Saraya Al-Quds in Tulkarm, Abu Shujaa, was reported killed during clashes with Israeli forces, as confirmed by Hamas and the Mujahideen Movement in statements on Thursday.

US Official visits Egypt to discuss Gaza ceasefire agreement

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 - 10:13 GMT

The statement detailed that Barbara Leaf's tour will include stops in the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, and the West Bank.

Egypt denounces Israeli legalization of 5 new West Bank settlement outposts

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 - 10:14 GMT

Egypt strongly denounces Israel's exploitation of the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip to perpetuate further illegal settlement expansion

Number of arrests in West Bank after October 7 increases to 9,360

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 - 12:21 GMT

The number of arrests in the West Bank after October 7 had increased to 9,360 detainees, Prisoners' Affairs Authority announced on Monday.

Palestinian PM praises Egypt’s ‘pivotal role’ supporting Gaza, Palestinians

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 12:14 GMT

Palestinian Prime Minister Muhamad Mustafa praised on Monday, the ‘pivotal role played by Egypt since the beginning of the crisis in Gaza’, which comes within the framework of the continuous support provided by Egypt to the brotherly people of Palestine.

Israel arrests 27 Palestinians from various towns in West Bank

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 - 11:40 GMT

The Israeli bulldozers began excavating a portion of the western street near the Al-Murabitin Mosque in the area.

Egypt's constructive approach towards hostage exchange in Gaza

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 - 11:05 GMT

Protest groups rallied outside the Knesset, calling for new elections to replace the current government.

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