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UN White House National Security Adviser: Egypt has voiced deep alarm of Israeli ground offensive in Rafah

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 08:46 GMT

“Rafah is on the border with Egypt, which has voiced its deep alarm of a major military of operation there and even raises question on its future relationship with Israel if any impending military operation,” said the US White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan in a brief to reporters.

Intl. community to bear moral obligation in case of UNRWA's absence from Gaza: Egyptian FM

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 01:49 GMT

Minister Shokry stressed the necessity of eliminating the obstructions set by Israel to cripple the delivery of aid to Palestinians.

Egypt welcomes efforts alleviating human suffering in Gaza, urges Israel to operate border crossings to facilitate aid entry

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 - 01:39 GMT

These remarks from the spokesman come in response to inquiries from several reporters regarding Egypt's stance on the arrival of the first aid ship through the sea corridor to the Gaza Strip.

Gaza faces major humanitarian crisis, Egypt’s Representative to UN

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 - 01:14 GMT

The Egyptian representative delivered a speech on behalf of 128 states at the 55th session of the Human Rights Council, addressing the worsening conditions faced by women and girls in the occupied Palestinian territories, MENA added. He called upon international organizations to intervene to hold Israel accountable for its crimes against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and Jerusalem.

Israel has killed 31,553 Palestinians, injured 73,546 others since Oct.7

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 - 12:55 GMT

The Israeli occupation forces committed seven massacres against families in the Gaza Strip. These massacres resulted in killing 63 people and injuring 112 others who were admitted to hospitals over the past 24 hours, the statement added.

Breakthrough in indirect talks between Israel, Hamas on ceasefire in Gaza: Al Qahera news

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 12:03 GMT

The proposal's first phase for a ceasefire involves the release of Israeli detainees including women, children, the elderly, and the sick. In exchange, a varying number of Palestinian prisoners, ranging from 700 to 1,000, would be released, as reported by Reuters.

Deputy FM reviews Egypt's efforts in confronting Israeli atrocities

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 07:14 GMT

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for African Affairs Hamdi Sanad Loza reviewed Egypt's efforts in confronting Israeli atrocities and supporting Palestinian civilians in withstanding the fierce Israeli aggression.

Almost 250 aid trucks enter Gaza Strip through Egypt's Rafah Border Crossing

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 01:19 GMT

The crossing is also receiving 41 injured Palestinians and their companions.

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.

Egypt to host Gaza ceasefire talks on Sunday

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 - 09:15 GMT

The source added that Egypt is exerting tremendous efforts to reach a fair truce agreement ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar during which Muslims worldwide fast from dawn to sunset.

Palestinian politician Mohamed Dahlan calls for immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 09:05 GMT

Palestinian politician, and leader of Fatah movement Mohamed Dahlan called on Thursday for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza Stripe along with the withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the formation of an international investigation committee.

Egypt condemns ' inhumane' Israeli targeting of Palestinians waiting for aid arrival

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 02:51 GMT

The massacre was carried out Thursday by the land Israeli forces stationed in the area as they shot at thousands of Palestinians, killing 104 and injuring 760.

Egyptian FM warns of risks on regional security in case of Israeli ground operation in Palestinian Rafah

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 - 05:29 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry received Wednesday a phone call from UK Minister Tariq Ahmed.

Egypt looks forward to ceasefire in Gaza within few days: Egyptian president

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 - 02:05 GMT

He noted that would mark the beginning of the real rescue of the Palestinian people.

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.

Palestinian PM Shtayyeh submits government's resignation to President Abbas

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 09:28 GMT

Palestinian Authority's Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on Monday that he has officially submitted his government's resignation to President Mahmoud Abbas.

Cairo pressure Israeli government to implement humanitarian ceasefire: Palestinian Independence Movement

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 - 10:22 GMT

During an interview on the Al Hayat Al Youm talk show on Al Hayat channel, he highlighted that they currently possess the initial Paris draft and modifications in the second draft. Additionally, they are negotiating the release of prisoners in exchange for the release of Palestinians and a 45-day ceasefire.

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