ICJ holds Israel responsible for worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the UN’s highest judicial body, ruled on Wednesday that Israel is obliged to ensure the basic needs of Gaza’s civilian population are met and to facilitate humanitarian relief operations, particularly those carried out by
France to play ‘key role’ in Gaza aid, reconstruction, Macron says
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday pledged that France would play a “key role” in humanitarian efforts and the reconstruction of Gaza, and thanked the countries that mediated the new ceasefire deal, during an international peace summit in the Egyptian
Egypt pledges to lead reconstruction of Palestine’s water sector
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, pledged that Egypt will take the lead in rebuilding Palestine’s devastated water sector, describing the situation—particularly in Gaza—as a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. Speaking at a session titled “Enhancing Resilience through Strategic
Israel-Hamas Deal in Sharm El-Sheikh: Gaza Peace Plan Roadmap and Timeline
A multi-stage roadmap for the first phase of an Israel-Hamas ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement in Gaza has been finalised, with implementation steps expected in the coming days. Egyptian sources close to the negotiations in Sharm El-Sheikh have confirmed the
Al-Sisi, Macron discuss bilateral ties, Gaza ceasefire efforts
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received a phone call on Saturday from French President Emmanuel Macron, in preparation for Macron’s upcoming visit to Cairo. The conversation focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and addressing the escalating crisis in the Gaza Strip.
Final Communiqué: Emergency Arab Summit for Palestine
Daily News Egypt publishes the full text of the final communiqué from the Emergency Arab Summit for Palestine hosted by Egypt on Tuesday. The summit endorsed Egypt’s plan for the reconstruction of Gaza, ensuring the inhabitants will not be displaced
Al-Sisi meets with World Jewish Congress President, stresses Palestinian state key to peace
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi stated the establishment of a Palestinian state based on the June 4, 1967, borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, represents the only guarantee for achieving lasting peace in the Middle East. Al-Sisi’s comments came
We await Arab alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan: Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that President Donald Trump’s plan to displace Gaza residents “is the only proposal currently under consideration.” However, he expressed openness to a “better plan” from Arab nations following their meeting in Saudi
Egypt’s Abdelatty rejects displacement, calls for Palestinian State based on ’67 borders in talks with Rubio
Egyptian Foreign and Immigration Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday, emphasising the importance of fulfilling the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people, including their right to an independent state, according
Hamas, Israel conduct fifth prisoner exchange under Gaza ceasefire
On the 21st day of the Gaza ceasefire, Hamas’ military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, handed over three Israeli detainees—Eli Sharabi, Or Levy, and Ohad Ben Ami—in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza. In response, Israeli authorities released 183 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday