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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.

Sullivan: Mediators from Egypt, Qatar, US, Israel agreed ‘basic contour’ of prisoner swap deal

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 - 08:56 GMT

He added that the negotiations have an understanding of the deal and temporary ceasefire, noting that he will not go into further details because the negotiations are still ongoing and there are still indirect negotiations with Hamas through Egyptian and Qatar mediation.

Egyptian presidency emphasizes permanently open Rafa crossing

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 - 03:12 GMT

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi highlighted the “alignment of stances and the persistent joint efforts and close cooperation between Egypt and the United State of America” regarding Gaza.

Egypt aims to increase number of expats in EU, U.S. by 1M

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 - 03:38 GMT

The endeavor capitalizes on the shortage in workers amounting to 100 million in the European Union and the United States.

US delegation arrives in Arish, monitors Egypt's efforts in aid transfer to Gaza

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 - 11:43 GMT

The delegation includes Senator Christopher Van Hollen and Senator Jeff Merkley, members of the Democratic Party in the US Senate, and Herro Mustafa Garq, the US Ambassador to Cairo, along with their accompanying delegation.

US secretary Blinken to visit Egypt as part of diplomacy tour

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 - 08:57 GMT

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to visit Egypt as part of his ‘diplomacy tour’, commencing later Thursday.

Egyptian FM discusses economic, military cooperation with U.S. Senators

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 - 12:53 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry began his visit to Washington by meeting Tuesday members of the Senate in the framework of bolstering bilateral relations.

Egypt participates in high-level talks in Doha, paving way for ‘real political solution’ in Gaza

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 - 10:19 GMT

Egypt's General Intelligence chief Minister Abbas Helmy has arrived on Tuesday in Doha to meet with CIA Director William J. Burns, Mossad spy agency chief David Barnea and high-rank Qatari officials.

Top UN official in New York resigns over ‘genocide’ of Palestinian civilians

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 - 11:15 GMT

he director of the New York office of the UN high commissioner for human rights has resigned from his post, protesting that the UN is “failing” in its duty to prevent what he categorizes as genocide of Palestinian civilians in Gaza

Egypt’s Rafah border crossing expected to open, Friday

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 - 08:19 GMT

Egypt’s Rafah border crossing expected to open, on Friday allowing the entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza, sources told Al-Qahera news Channel.

Egypt, Palestine pressure Jordan into cancelling Biden meeting

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 - 12:37 GMT

Informed sources have said Egypt and Palestine put pressure on Jordan to cancel a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden.

Egypt rejects foreign citizens' entry from Gaza without aid delivery arrangements

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 - 02:47 GMT

Egypt conditioned that the Rafah border crossing should be also for sending humanitarian aid to Palestinians who are under the Israeli attack and besiege, the officials added.

Egyptian-US military exercises 'Bright Star 2023' continue activities

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 - 09:43 GMT

The joint Egyptian-American military exercise dubbed “Bright Star 2023” continued its activities on Thursday.

Biden proposes new rules amid crackdown on unlicensed gun dealers

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 - 08:16 GMT

The new rules will also strengthen the rules on collectors who sell and buy guns, and the failed gun dealers who are selling their inventories.

US were not fully prepared heading into Women's World Cup, says Horan

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 - 08:28 GMT

The U.S. exited in the round of 16 after suffering a shock 5-4 shootout defeat by Sweden. Days later, coach Vlatko Andonovski, who took the reins in 2019, stepped down.

US announces $345 million military aid package for Taiwan

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 - 08:31 GMT

U.S. lawmakers have been pressuring the Pentagon and White House to speed weapons to Taiwan.

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken starts his long-due Beijing visit

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 - 09:23 GMT

It is Blinken's first visit to China as secretary of state, and he is also the highest-level U.S. official to visit China since October 2018.

US Vice Admiral says partner efforts flourished under Egypt’s leadership

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 - 07:11 GMT

Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of United States Naval Forces Central Command, has applauded the Egyptian leading role in maintaining regional security in the Red Sea in a Tuesday article.

US First Lady visits archeological site in Egypt

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 - 09:27 GMT

Mrs Biden was accompanied by Tourism and Antiquities Minister Ahmed Eissa and Acting US Ambassador in Cairo John Desrocher.

Egypt is keystone of US engagement in Middle East, Africa - US official

Wed, 17 May 2023 - 03:27 GMT

She said : “My colleagues and I are energized to explore how we can grow shared prosperity for the Egyptian and American people, while supporting Egypt in achieving ambitious goals for its economy and for its role as a leader in the region.

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