Egypt's ‘warning’ expression to Israel on Rafah is ‘a first in four decades’, SIS Head

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 09:24 GMT

Head of the State Information Service [SIS] Diaa Rashwan said that Egypt didn’t use the ‘warning’ expression with Israel in nearly four decades

Egypt denies discussing any plans of Rafah invasion with Israel, says it stands ‘completely against it’

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 08:39 GMT

Egypt has never discussed any plans with the Israeli side of a ground invasion to Rafah city, head of the State Information Service [SIS] Diaa Rashwan confirmed, Tuesday, denying what was mentioned in report published in one of the U.S. newspapers on this matter.

A file photo of the Rafah border crossing - W

Egypt denies setting up units for Palestinians at Gaza border, says it 'irreversibly' rejects displacement

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 08:33 GMT

Diaa Rashwan, Head of the State Information Service (SIS), has categorically denied reports that Egypt plans to establish units to shelter Palestinians at its Gaza border in the event of forced displacement caused by Israeli attacks.

National Dialogue thanks President Sisi for social protection package

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 09:47 GMT

General Coordinator of Egypt's National Dialogue Diaa Rashwan said the dialogue's Board of Trustees is deeply grateful to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi for his recent decisions to adopt an urgent package of social protection measures.

Egypt received ‘positive’ response from Hamas to ‘ceasefire proposed deal’, Diaa Rashwan

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 - 08:50 GMT

Diaa Rashwan, head of the State Information Service affirmed Tuesday that Egypt has received a response from Hamas to the proposed ‘ceasefire and prisoners swap’ deal, and that details are being discussed by all parties.

Government proposed ‘executive plan’ to implement National Dialogue’s recommendations: Diaa Rashwan

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 11:51 GMT

General Coordinator of Egypt’s National Dialogue, Diaa Rashwan, said that 140 recommendations had been submitted from the Dialogue to President Abdel Fattah al Sisi.

Egypt denies Israeli allegations at ICJ

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 - 11:03 GMT

Head of the State Information Service Diaa Rashwan refuted claims made by the Israeli defense team in front of the International Court of Justice that Egypt is in charge of obstructing the entry of relief and humanitarian supplies into the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing.

Egypt denies all allegations on collecting fees from travelers at Rafah crossing from Gaza

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 - 05:51 GMT

Diaa Rashwan, head of Egypt’s State Information Service, denied allegations circulated by some media outlets regarding the fees collected on travelers through the Rafah crossing border from Gaza Strip to Egypt.

Egypt intensifies efforts to pass more humanitarian aid into Gaza, Diaa Rashwan

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 07:10 GMT

Head of the State Information Service Diaa Rashwan said on Wednesday Egypt is exerting intensive efforts to ensure the continued entry of humanitarian aid to brothers in the Gaza Strip

Extensive media coverage of Egypt’s Presidential Elections 2024 showed no violations: SIS

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 02:20 GMT

Diaa Rashwan, Head of the State Information Service (SIS), said extensive media coverage of the 2024 Presidential Elections inside the country showed that the electoral process was conduced in an atmosphere of freedom and integrity.

Egypt’s Presidential election ‘serious path’ towards genuine political pluralism, SIS chief

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 - 05:32 GMT

Chairman of the State Information Service Diaa Rashwan said that Egypt is witnessing a significant and pivotal phase in its political history with the 2024 Presidential Election.

Houses destroyed by Israeli shelling in the Gaza Strip- photo from Palestinian journalists in the Strip

Egypt exerts maximum efforts to reach truce between Hamas, Israel

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 - 03:35 GMT

“Egypt permanently opens the Rafah border crossing for individuals and goods, and any obstacles at the crossing come from the Israeli side,” Diaa Rashwan affirmed.

A photo showing part of the destruction caused by the Israeli strikes in Gaza – WAFA

Egyptian-Qatari efforts underway to reach 2-day extension of Gaza truce: Egypt’s SIS

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 - 12:31 GMT

The Head of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), Diaa Rashwan, said Egypt and Qatar are working to reach a two-day extension of the truce in Gaza, which extends for the seventh day and is set to expire on Friday.

FILE - Aid to Gaza at Rafah Border Crossing

Over 1K tons of fuel, 2.2K aid trucks enter Gaza since October 7

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 - 03:08 GMT

Head of the State Information Service (SIS) Diaa Rashwan detailed Tuesday the size of aid that entered Gaza since the outbreak of fighting on October 7 through Egypt's Rafah Border Crossing.

File- Diaa Rashwan during the 6th session of the Board of Trustees of the National Dialogue on September 10, 2022- press photo

Obstacles to 4th phase of Hamas-Israel truce have been overcome: Diaa Rashwan

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 - 08:41 GMT

Rashwan said that the exchange of detainees and prisoners will be carried out in the coming hours, including 11 Israeli detainees in the Gaza Strip, in exchange for the release of 33 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons.

File- A house destroyed by Israeli shelling on the Gaza Strip- Photo by Anas Al Sharif from Gaza

Qatar: Hamas-Israel truce extended additional two days

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 - 04:51 GMT

Diaa Rashwan, the head of the State Information Service, announced previously that the Egyptian-Qatari brokered truce between Hamas and Israel is likely to be extended for additional two days.

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788 tons of fuel, over 2K aid trucks enter Gaza through Egypt

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 - 04:18 GMT

Chairman of the State Information Service (SIS) Diaa Rashwan indicated Sunday the details of the third day of the truce that began Friday between Hamas and Israel.

FILE - Impact of Israeli shelling in Gaza

4-day truce between Hamas, Israel may be extended for additional 7 days

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 - 02:14 GMT

Chairman of the State Information Service Diaa Rashwan stated Saturday that the four-day truce, which started on Friday, may be extended for additional seven days.

One of the convoys carrying humanitarian aid sent by Egypt to Gaza Strip

SIS head: Egypt receives positive indicators for Gaza humanitarian truce extension

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 - 02:07 GMT

Diaa Rashwan concluded his statements by saying that Egyptian efforts, in coordination with all parties, resulted in more than 50 aid trucks moved from the Rafah port to the northern Gaza Strip.

Egyptian businessman Omar El-Sheneity leaves prison as per a decision by the Public Prosecution - Facebook

Releasing pretrial detainees helps ensure national dialogue’s success: Board

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 - 02:50 GMT

The Egyptian Public Prosecution’s decisions to release more pretrial detainees help ensure further positive atmospheres to ensure the success of the National Dialogue, said Diaa Rashwan, the dialogue’s general coordinator.

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