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Iran announced that it has launched "extensive retaliatory drone strikes" against Israel, while Middle Eastern countries including Iraq and Jordan closed their aerospace and suspended air aviation.
Egypt viewed the dangerous escalation unfolding in the Iranian-Israeli arena as a direct consequence of the warnings it has repeatedly issued regarding the perils of expanding conflict in the region, the statement added.
The source added that a crisis cell comprising all relevant agencies and institutions closely monitors developments in the regional situation, providing around-the-clock reports to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
While Iran announced that it closed their airspace until further notice, Israel also closed Ben Gurion Airport for 3 hours overnight and closed its aerospace.
This comes after the escalation by Israel, and its continous strikes on Gaza, leaving more than 9000 civilians killed.
Egypt's ambassador to Hungary, Mohamed El-Shennawy, accompanied by members of the embassy, headed to Budapest airport to bid farewell to a new group of Egyptians coming from Ukraine, and heading to Egypt on an EgyptAir flight.
Ukrainians fleding a Russian invasion are now arriving in Poland. Several hundred arrived at the Medyka crossing, where they were accompanied by their children and luggage.
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The Egyptian Embassy in Kiev called on Egyptian nationals residing not to leave their homes as the Russian troops launched strikes on Ukraine.
The ambassador underlined a statement by President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi whereas he said that Egypt is a partner to Palestine and never solely a mediator.
Further, the OIC expressed concern over the accelerated pace of the Israeli occupation policy, particularly Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan neighborhoods Eastern Jerusalem.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry received Saturday a phone call from Pakistani counterpart Shah Qureshi who expressed appreciation and support.
Lawah also announced in a press statement Friday that a committee will be formed from the Palestinian diplomatic mission to receive the injured and coordinate their treatment with Egypt's Health Ministry.
Turkey launched airstrikes against different targets in Kurdistan region, northern Iraq, reported Shafaq News Agency.
The Iranian commander, who US President Donald Trump has accused of being behind the death and injury of thousands of Americans over an extended period of time, was killed following his alleged major role in attacking the US embassy in Baghdad two days ea
U.S., British and French forces pounded Syria with air strikes early on Saturday in response to a poison gas attack that killed dozens of people last week.
The French military targeted Syria's main chemicals research centre and two chemical production facilities overnight, officials said.
The Russian Defense Ministry stated that most missiles launched by the Western states on Syria had been downed by the Syria's air defenses.
The Syrian News Agency (SANA) said on Saturday that life is normal in the capital Damascus.
U.S.-led strikes in Syria are an "important signal" to Iran, Syria and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, a senior Israeli cabinet minister said on Saturday.
