Egypt reasserts commitment to two-state solution amidst Trump’s Gaza proposal
Egypt has reiterated its unwavering commitment to a political settlement for the Palestinian issue, highlighting its central role in regional stability. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Sunday emphasising that protracted delays in resolving the conflict,
Al-Mashat addresses global growth, inflation, gender equality at Davos 2025
Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, participated in several discussions on global growth, inflation, gender equality, and the future of development in Africa. This came during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, Switzerland,
Letter from Mideast: Reopening of Rafah crossing offers fragile hope to Gazans
In the 15 months covering the war in Gaza from my office in Cairo, the Rafah crossing is the farthest point I can go since the Israeli authorities do not allow international reporters into Gaza. The crossing reveals, to some
Hamas affirms commitment to Gaza ceasefire as aid continues to flow
Gaza entered the third day of a ceasefire agreement brokered between Hamas and Israel, which came into effect on Sunday morning. Under the terms of the truce, three Israeli detainees were released in Gaza in exchange for 90 Palestinian prisoners
Egypt facilitates passage of humanitarian aid trucks into Gaza
Egypt has facilitated the entry of dozens of humanitarian aid trucks into Gaza, as logistical and medical preparations intensify to receive injured Palestinians. On Monday alone, 180 aid trucks and 8 fuel tankers passed through the Al-Auja and Kerm Abu
DNE Exclusive: List of Palestinian Prisoners Set for Release on Sunday as part of Gaza Ceasefire
A prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas is set to begin on Sunday as part of a ceasefire agreement brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and the US. Daily News Egypt obtained the list of 95 Palestinian prisoners scheduled for release on
Gaza ceasefire agreement to be announced in Cairo Soon: Palestinian source
A Palestinian source revealed to Arab media outlets that leaders of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) recently met in Doha with representatives from the Islamic Jihad and Popular Front movements. During this meeting, they were presented with the final version
Hamas agrees to draft Gaza ceasefire agreement
As the Israeli war on Gaza continues into its 466th day, there are growing signs that a prisoner exchange deal, aimed at halting the conflict in stages, is nearing completion. The negotiations are being mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the
Egypt seeks stronger ties with Latvia, Botswana
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Andžejs Viļumsons, Secretary of State at the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Jan. 14, to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation. In a separate phone call on Tuesday, Abdelatty spoke with Phinny Butale,
Egypt, US presidents discuss Gaza ceasefire efforts
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and US President Joe Biden held a phone conversation on Tuesday evening to discuss ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. According to an official statement from the Egyptian Presidency, the two