Egypt has said it is working on a comprehensive vision for the reconstruction of the war-torn Gaza Strip that guarantees Palestinians the right to stay on their land, unlike the…
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Palestine: Confusion and mistrust hang over efforts to save Gaza ceasefire
The Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has looked shaky since it came into force on 19 January but now looks the closest yet to totally falling apart. A…
UK: Mother on hunger strike asks PM Keir Starmer for help to free her son
A mother who has been on hunger strike for 134 days to campaign for her son to be released from an Egyptian prison has asked Sir Keir Starmer to continue…
Palestine: US and Egyptian contractors screening vehicles at Gaza checkpoint
US and Egyptian security contractors are screening Palestinian vehicles travelling from southern to northern Gaza under the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, a Palestinian security official…
Palestine: Huge crowds await return to northern Gaza after delays
Thousands of displaced Palestinians attempting to reach northern Gaza have gathered at an Israeli military barrier which is blocking their progress. Images showed massive crowds waiting to pass the Netzarim…
USA: Trump says he wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza
US President Donald Trump has said he wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza, which he described as a “demolition site”. In a phone call this weekend,…
Egypt: Tourist killed in shark attack
A shark attack off of Egypt’s Red Sea coastline has left one tourist dead and another injured, officials have said. In a statement, the north African nation’s environment ministry said…
Ireland: Yellow notice issued for two Irish boys being held in Egypt
Interpol has posted a Yellow Notice (missing people alert) for two Irish boys being held in Egypt by their father.Mandy Kelly from Dundalk has not seen her sons for more…
Egypt: State Dept gives nod to $5bn in potential arms sales for Cairo
The United States State Department has approved the potential sale of more than $5bn in arms for Egypt. The State Department informed Congress on Friday that it had approved the…