Palestinians

Egypt condemns increasing violence against Palestinians in West Bank

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 - 12:31 GMT

“The current year witnessed the largest number of Palestinian martyrs, exceeding 200 martyrs,” the statement read, noting that these acts would escalate violence and bloodshed and deteriorate the consequences.

Egypt’s FM, American Jewish organizations discuss ways to resume peace process

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 - 10:30 GMT

The Egyptian Foreign Minister stressed the need to resolve the current stalemate in the peace process between the Palestinians and Israelis by resuming negotiations as soon as possible with the aim of achieving a two-state solution, Abu Zeid said.

Rafah crossing between Egypt, Gaza remains open for stranded passengers, humanitarian cases

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 - 12:02 GMT

The Egyptian authorities on Monday resumed operating Rafah border crossing on both sides, upon the directives of the political leadership to facilitate the crossing of stranded Palestinians and the entry of aid and construction materials to the Gaza Strip.

Al-Azhar deeply condemns attacks, violations against Palestinians

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 - 11:00 GMT

Egypt's top Islamic authority, Al-Azhar, condemned deeply the Israeli attacks against Palestine civilians along with storming al Aqsa Mosque.

Egypt condemns all forms of violence against civilians after five Israelis were killed in Tel Aviv

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 - 10:26 GMT

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry “fully condemned” on Wednesday all violence and terrorism targeting civilians, which only leads to further deterioration of the situation between the Palestinians and the Israelis.

Video: Egypt's squash player Ali Farag wins Optasia Championship, says politics in sports 'allowed all of a sudden'

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 - 10:05 GMT

Egypt’s squash player Ali Farag won the Optasia Championship title at the Wimbledon Club in London despite a warm-up injury ahead of the match on Saturday, using his victory speech to highlight the discrepancies in sports and politics.

Rafah crossing between Egypt, Gaza remains open for stranded passengers, humanitarian cases

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 - 02:05 GMT

Egypt’s authorities, continued on Monday operating Rafah border crossing on both sides to facilitate the transit of stranded Palestinians and the entry of aid and construction materials to the Gaza Strip.

Rafah crossing between Egypt, Gaza remains open for stranded passengers, humanitarian cases

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 - 03:12 GMT

Egyptian authorities on Monday continued operating Rafah border crossing on both sides to facilitate the transit of stranded Palestinians and the entry of aid and construction materials to the Gaza Strip.

Rafah crossing remains open to receive wounded Palestinians

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 - 11:08 GMT

Egyptian teams of engineers and technicians will also flow into the enclave to contribute to its rebuilding process, said the sources.

Egypt’s intelligence chief, Palestinian President agree on meetings of Palestinian factions in Cairo to unite ranks

Sun, 30 May 2021 - 04:36 GMT

General Kamel visited President Abbas on Sunday, conveying President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s support.

Iraqi first deputy of parliament's speaker lauds Egypt's support of Palestinians, opening Rafah crossing

Tue, 18 May 2021 - 04:46 GMT

First deputy of the Iraqi parliament’s speaker lauded Egypt’s supportive position of Palestinians and opening Rafah border crossing on Monday.

Egypt allocates 165 ambulances, 11 hospitals to transfer, receive injured Palestinians from Gaza

Mon, 17 May 2021 - 05:33 GMT

The ministry has allocated 165 ambulances to transfer the injured Palestinians, including 50 equipped with intensive care units and ventilators.

10 Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on al-Shati refugee camp

Sat, 15 May 2021 - 12:31 GMT

Palestinians in the area say they were given no warning prior to the attack.

Egypt reaffirms support for Palestinians’ legitimate rights to establish independent state on 1967 borders

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 - 08:33 GMT

Mr. Wennesland expressed his aspiration to work and coordinate with Cairo on the peace process during the coming period and to achieve the required breakthrough in the peace process.

Egypt’s FM: AL meeting confirms Arab support for Palestinian issue

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 - 10:24 GMT

Shoukry affirmed that Egypt has called upon all actors, a top of which are the new US administration and the international quartet, to undertake a sincere effort to achieve peace.

Egypt’s Grand Imam of Al Azhar welcomes ICC decision to probe Israeli war crimes against Palestinians

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 - 09:56 GMT

The Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court decided to investigate the crimes that have been committed since 1967 in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip.

Arab Parliament establishes Center for Arab Parliamentary Diplomacy

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 - 06:25 GMT

The Centre for Arab Parliamentary Diplomacy was launched Saturday by the Arab Parliament, signing a protocol with the Egyptian Senate and Cairo University to support the new center.

Sisi, Kushner discuss Palestinian-Israeli peace process

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 - 03:01 GMT

President Sisi affirmed Egypt’s full support to reach a just and comprehensive solution to revive the peace process between the Palestinians and Israelis.

AL holds Israel responsible for killing Palestinian prisoner

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 - 12:55 GMT

Reports said Qataqta was held in solitary confinement a matter that harmed him psychologically and physically.

Arab League welcomes UN report on Israeli war crimes against Palestinians

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 - 04:57 GMT

The Arab League (AL) welcomed on Thursday the results of a report issued by the United Nations Special Committee to Investigate Israeli practices against Palestinians

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