Tag: Egypt
Egypt: Search for Missing Egyptian Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia Continues
The ministry also said that it is taking all necessary steps to repatriate the bodies of deceased citizens whose families have requested their return to Egypt.
June 19, 2024
Gaza Strip: Egypt Warns About Safety Risks on Border
On Tuesday, Egypt warned against the safety risks facing its army personnel deployed on the border with the Gaza Strip. Related: Spain and Norway Recognize the Palestinian State Egypt’s Al-Qahera News TV channel, citing a high-ranking security source, reported on the killing of an Egyptian soldier near the Rafah crossing earlier in the day, the […]
May 28, 2024
Egyptian Guard Dies in Exchange of Fire With Israeli Forces
On Monday, the Egyptian Army confirmed that one person died during an exchange of fire with Israeli forces at the Rafah border crossing, which connects the Sinai Peninsula with Gaza. RELATED: Protests Erupt in Istanbul Against Israeli Bombing of Civilians “The Egyptian Armed Forces are investigating, through the competent authorities, the shooting incident at the […]
May 27, 2024
Palestinian Resistance Will Resume Talks With Israel in Egypt
The Israeli War Cabinet announced on Thursday that it will resume negotiations with the Palestinian Resistance faction, Hamas, for a truce in Gaza and the return of hostages who remain kidnapped from both sides. RELATED: UN Stops Food Distribution in Rafah In a statement, Israel assured that the negotiating team would resume its work, once […]
May 23, 2024
Gaza Strip: Egypt Says Israel Responsible for Humanitarian Crisis
On Tuesday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said that Israel is solely responsible for the “humanitarian catastrophe” that the Palestinians are currently facing in the Gaza Strip. Related: Israel Intensifies Attacks on Jabalia, Gaza and Rafah According to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, Shoukry made the remarks in response to the statements of Israeli Foreign Minister […]
May 15, 2024
Palestinian National Authority (PNA) Refused to Manage the Rafah
On Monday, an official source revealed that the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) refused to manage the Rafah crossing on the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt as long as it remains occupied by the Israeli army. Related: One Humanitarian Worker Killed and Another Injured in Rafah A Palestinian official said the US pressured Benjamin […]
May 13, 2024
Hamas & Israeli Negotiators Arrive in Cairo for Ceasefire Talks
Since Tuesday, Egypt is hosting delegations from Hamas, Israel, Qatar and the U.S. with the aim of reaching a comprehensive truce in Gaza, Al-Qahera News TV channel reported. RELATED: Spanish University Students Protest in Favor of Palestine The Israeli delegation included members of the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad and Shin Bet security agency. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin […]
May 8, 2024
Hamas Accepts Truce Proposal From Egypt and Qatar
On Monday, Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political bureau of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), informed Egypt and Qatar that his organization accepts their proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. RELATED: Gaza Strip: UN Demands More Humanitarian Access “Ismail Haniyeh held a call with the Qatari Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman […]
May 6, 2024
Gaza Strip: Egypt Accelerates Contacts for Ceasefire
On Friday, the daily Al Ahram revealed that Egypt’s government has stepped up its contacts over the past week to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, although many issues remain to be resolved. Related: Palestinian Mothers and Women Also Bear the Wounds of Genocide “It doesn’t matter if it’s called a truce, a ceasefire […]
May 3, 2024
Gaza Strip: Truce Talks, Egypt’s Intensive Contacts
On Thursday, Egypt’s Al-Qahera News reported that talks on a truce in the Gaza conflict are making progress as Cairo is conducting intensifying contacts with all concerned parties. RELATED: US Antisemitism Concept Bans Criticism of Israeli Institutions There is a breakthrough in the truce talks as “Hamas shows more flexibility on the release of hostages,” […]