Egypt

Hamas Agrees To Israeli Military Presence And Hostage Terms In Ceasefire Negotiations

12 Dec 2024

For the first time, Hamas has reportedly agreed to two major Israeli demands during indirect negotiations mediated by Egypt and Qatar, facilitated by the United States, and bolstered by sustained Israeli military pressure. Progress in Ceasefire Talks Arab mediators informed The Wall Street Journal that Hamas has conceded to...

Egypt Offers Ceasefire Extension And Hostage Swap In New Proposal Between Israel And Hamas

06 Dec 2024

Egypt has presented a new proposal for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip and an extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, according to reports. The proposal follows a series of successful operations against Hamas and Hezbollah, marking a shift toward renewed negotiations. The proposal, drafted...

Egypt Holds Israel Accountable For Impact Of Ending UNRWA Agreement

05 Nov 2024

Egypt has strongly condemned Israel's recent withdrawal from the agreement governing the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and the resulting cessation of its activities. In a press release, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry denounced the decision as an unacceptable escalation that marks, in its...

US Boosts Diplomacy Sends Diplomats To High-Level Visits To Ease Tensions In West Asia

31 Oct 2024

In a recent diplomatic push to de-escalate hostilities in West Asia, the United States announced it will send senior officials, including CIA Director Bill Burns and CENTCOM Commander General Erik Kurilla, to Israel and Egypt on Thursday. According to the White House, the officials will address critical issues, including the...

Egypt Proposes Truce And Hostage Swap In Gaza, Aims For Full Ceasefire

28 Oct 2024

Amid escalating violence in Gaza, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced a proposed two-day truce on Sunday, alongside plans for a limited exchange of hostages. The proposal seeks a “complete ceasefire” after prolonged conflict between Israel and Hamas. Hostage Exchange Details According to Sisi, the plan involves exchanging four Israeli...

UAE Ambassador’s Residence In Khartoum Shelled; Egypt Issues Strong Condemnation

01 Oct 2024

The Arab Republic of Egypt has condemned the shelling of the residence of the UAE Mission's Ambassador in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. It stated that this action violates international law and the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which ensures the protection and inviolability of diplomatic premises at all...

Egypt Delivers Arms To Somalia Amid Rising Tensions With Ethiopia

24 Sep 2024

Egypt has delivered a second major shipment of weapons to Somalia, sparking further friction with Ethiopia. The ongoing regional rivalry centers on security pacts and a controversial port deal involving the breakaway region of Somaliland. Major Arms Shipment Delivered On Sunday, an Egyptian warship offloaded a large cache of weapons...

Blinken Arrives In Egypt As Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks Hit Roadblock

18 Sep 2024

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Egypt early Wednesday to advocate for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages held by Hamas. Egypt, along with Qatar, is mediating discussions between Israel and Hamas, with the US playing a key role in facilitating the negotiations....

Tragic Train Collision In Egypt’s Nile Delta Claims Three Lives, Injures 40

15 Sep 2024

Two passenger trains collided in Egypt's Nile Delta city of Zagazig on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of at least three people, including two children, and injuring around 40 others, according to authorities. The crash, which occurred in Sharqiya province, has raised further concerns about Egypt's aging and mismanaged railway...

Path To Peace Constructed As US, Qatar, And Egypt Unveil Plan To End Gaza War

19 Aug 2024

Mediators Present Bridging Proposal United States, Qatar, and Egypt announced a new "bridging proposal" on Friday, aiming for a swift resolution to the ongoing war in Gaza and the release of Israeli captives. The joint statement emphasized that the ceasefire talks held in Doha were "serious and constructive." Joint Statement...

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