Gaza Strip

Arab leaders call for immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza

Thu, 16 May 2024 - 08:27 GMT

Arab leaders have called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, an end to all attempts of forced displacement and all forms of siege, allowing full and sustainable access to humanitarian aid for the enclave, in addition to an immediate withdrawal of Israel from the Palestinian city of Rafah.

Egypt refuses Israel’s policy of ‘distorting facts’, holds it responsible for humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Tue, 14 May 2024 - 07:15 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry affirmed on Tuesday Egypt's categorical rejection of Israel’s policy of ‘distorting facts’ and ‘shirking responsibility’.

Egyptian FM comments on Peace Treaty with Israel after Rafah Border Crossing crisis

Sun, 12 May 2024 - 02:09 GMT

That was during a joint press conference with his Slovenian counterpart Tanja Fajon in Cairo.

Egyptian president instantly follows developments in Gaza

Sun, 12 May 2024 - 01:19 GMT

President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi is closely and instantly following the developments in Gaza Strip.

Egypt receives 623 jets carrying aid to Gaza since October 2023

Sun, 12 May 2024 - 11:00 GMT

The donations were made by 50 countries and organizations.

Gaza death toll rises to 34,971 since war broke out

Sat, 11 May 2024 - 12:52 GMT

Palestinian Ministry of Health Reports on Casualties

General Assembly adopts draft resolution to grant Palestine “full membership” in UN

Fri, 10 May 2024 - 04:49 GMT

The UN General Assembly voted, on Friday, in favor of a draft resolution to grant Palestine “full membership” in the United Nations, with a total of 143 ‘yes’ countries’ votes.

Sisi, Guterres discuss Gaza developments in phone call

Thu, 09 May 2024 - 07:48 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi received a phone call from United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres on Thursday.

Hamas, Israel delegations leave Cairo following 2-day round of negotiations

Thu, 09 May 2024 - 03:46 GMT

Delegations of Hamas and Israel left Cairo, Thursday following a two-day round of negotiations.

Egyptian president, Jordanian PM discuss efforts to achieve truce in Gaza

Thu, 09 May 2024 - 12:20 GMT

The Jordanian prime minister is holding a visit to Cairo to co-chair with his Egyptian counterpart the 32nd session of the Supreme Joint Committee.

Resolving issue of absence of Lebanese president is crucial: Egyptian FM

Tue, 07 May 2024 - 03:43 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry received Tuesday French President's Special Envoy to Lebanon Jean-Yves Le Drian.

Egyptian defense minister discusses Gaza crisis with U.S. CentCom commander

Tue, 07 May 2024 - 02:38 GMT

General Michael Kurilla is holding a visit to Egypt.

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.

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."

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.

Egypt's Decent Life Initiative sends Gaza 503 trucks carrying humanitarian aid worth LE530M

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 - 02:08 GMT

The initiative targets to develop the Egyptian countryside.

Hosting 9M refugees costs Egypt $10B yearly: PM

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 - 01:53 GMT

The prime minister equally underscored that 85 percent of humanitarian aid delivered to Gaza is donated by Egypt.

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