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Egypt's SIS rejects Guardian report on Sudanese refugees as ‘lacking objectivity'

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 - 01:34 GMT

The report relied on limited individual testimonies and did not reflect the comprehensive picture of Egypt’s response to the Sudan crisis, Egypt says.

PM Madbouly meets with Ambassador Alaa Youssef, new head of State Information Service

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 - 10:21 GMT

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Ambassador Alaa Youssef following President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's decree appointing him as the Head of the State Information Service (SIS) and the announcement of the organization's new board of directors.

El-Sisi restructures board of State Information Service, appoints Alaa Youssef as head

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 - 11:26 GMT

Youssef brings over three decades of distinguished diplomatic experience, including serving as presidential spokesman (2014–2017), Egypt’s permanent representative to the UN, ambassador to France, and permanent representative to UNESCO.

SIS chief: Israel 'manipulating' Trump's peace plan on Gaza

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 - 11:48 GMT

Head of Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS) Diaa Rashwan said Israel is “manipulating” US President Donald Trump’s peace plan on the Gaza Strip.

Gas Deal With Israel Under Discussion, Subject to Egypt’s National Interests, SIS Head Says

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 - 04:33 GMT

Diaa Rashwan, head of Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS), said Thursday that a gas agreement between Egypt and Israel remains under discussion and is being managed within a framework that prioritizes Egyptian national interests.

Egypt’s SIS expects Hamas’ qualified approval of Trump Gaza plan, warns ‘hell awaits region’

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 - 12:10 GMT

SIS chief Diaa Rashwan predicted the movement is more likely to endorse the plan with reservations than to dismiss it entirely, noting that rejection is no longer the strongest option.

Egypt says Sinai troop presence meant to secure borders

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 - 09:25 GMT

The troop presence is conducted in full coordination with parties to the peace treaty with Israel, the statement said, stressing that Egypt remains fully committed to the agreement.

Egypt completely denies allegations of relocating Palestinians to North Sinai city

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 - 01:19 GMT

Egypt has categorically and completely denied allegations circulated by some media outlets that it is ‘prepared to temporarily relocate half a million residents of Gaza to a city in North Sinai as part of Gaza reconstruction.’

Egypt to expand National Dialogue under president’s directive amid broad challenges

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 - 11:51 GMT

The premier met on Sunday with Minister of Parliamentary and Legal Affairs and Political Communication Mahmoud Fawzy and Diaa Rashwan, head of the State Information Service (SIS) and General Coordinator of the National Dialogue.

Israel's potential Rafah invasion can only kill dozens of captives: Egypt’s SIS

Sun, 05 May 2024 - 10:33 GMT

"I am afraid that if Netanyahu enters Rafah, he may return with the bodies of 50 or 60 captives," Rashwan said. "No one will get out alive," he added.

Bloomberg corrects errors in its publications about Egyptian economy

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 05:44 GMT

Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS) said Tuesday that Bloomberg has withdrawn posts and publications broadcast on its social media website related to the Egyptian economy.

Egypt increases Gaza aid delivery to minimum of 300 trucks daily as Cairo hosts ceasefire talks

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 - 03:29 GMT

The State Information Service (SIS) announced that Egypt has escalated the number of humanitarian aid trucks entering Gaza to a minimum of 300 trucks per day through the Rafah border crossing.

Hamas: Israel spreads false claims of Egypt taking extra fees at Rafah crossing to ‘sow discord’

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 - 11:02 GMT

Taher Al-Nono, a media adviser for the Hamas movement, has accused Israel of spreading false claims that Egypt is imposing extra fees on Palestinians crossing through the Rafah border crossing from Gaza.

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.

Egypt: Israeli ‘intransigence’ remains the primary obstacle for aid delivery to Gaza

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 - 04:20 GMT

After 100 days of Israeli aggression in Gaza, Rashwan stressed that the Rafah border crossing has remained open from the Egyptian side throughout the ongoing military escalation.

Egyptian Elections: International Media Receives Accolades for Unbiased Reporting

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 - 05:40 GMT

In response to requests from international media correspondents, collective tours were organized for groups of journalists to visit polling stations and observe the voting process in various cities and governorates.

Egypt’s Sisi: Police, Military forces sacrificed themselves to face challenges

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 - 05:16 GMT

The President commented on the Minister of Interior’s presentation at the “Story of A Homeland” Conference, saying that the state’s institutions were targeted following the 2011 events, noting that development is part of human life.

Sisi's spouse calls for sharing responsibility towards natural wealth

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 - 12:21 GMT

"This matter requires a shared responsibility towards preserving our natural wealth for a better future for us and the coming generations, she added.

Egypt’s SIS urges Reuters to retract news that Suez Canal ship swung back after being partially freed

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 - 11:05 GMT

Reuters reported a breaking news saying that the giant container ship that was jammed across the canal swung back across channel after it has been partially refloated, citing a Reuters witness and a canal source said.

Foreign media ignores accomplishments in Egypt: SIS head

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 - 11:29 GMT

The total of what has been accomplished in Egypt is ignored externally, which, he said, is considered a negative matter as well.

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