Arab Summit backs Egyptian plan for Gaza reconstruction, calls for international support
The concluding statement of the emergency Arab summit convened on Tuesday, has adopted the Egyptian plan for the future of Gaza and its reconstruction. The statement calls upon the international community and financial institutions to provide swift support for the
Hamas confirms release of delayed batch of Palestinian detainees on Thursday
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) has announced that the release of the seventh batch of Palestinian detainees will take place on Thursday, alongside the handover of the bodies of four Israeli hostages. Hamas stated that the exchange will follow newly
Egypt rejects any ideas involving Egyptian administration of Gaza
Egypt has rejected any proposals that would see it administer the Gaza Strip for any period of time, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ambassador Tamim Khallaf. Khallaf’s statement on Wednesday was in response to questions from journalists regarding a proposal
Egypt’s Abdelatty, EU’s Brunner discuss migration cooperation
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty spoke with European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, on Tuesday to discuss cooperation on migration issues. Abdelatty congratulated Brunner on his appointment within the new European Commission. He highlighted Egypt’s commitment
Al-Sisi, Hichilema discuss strengthening bilateral relations, addressing regional challenges
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi emphasized Egypt’s commitment to sharing its development expertise and providing comprehensive support to Zambia to bolster the capabilities of its workforce in key sectors. This effort will also focus on improving the efficiency of Zambian
Cairo, Khartoum prioritise Sudan reconstruction, enhanced cooperation
Egypt and Sudan have pledged to enhance cooperation on Sudan’s reconstruction and regional security, following a meeting of the Political Consultation Mechanism in Cairo on February 23, 2025. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Al-Sadiq Ali
Hamas frees six Israeli detainees, Tel Aviv delays release of Palestinian prisoners
This morning, Saturday, the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, handed over six Israeli detainees as part of the seventh batch in the first phase of the prisoner and detainee exchange process in the Gaza Strip. The detainees were
Al-Sisi, Sanchez oppose Palestinian displacement, advocate Gaza reconstruction
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Wednesday urged the international community to support rebuilding Gaza without displacing its residents, as reports emerged of internal Israeli disagreements over a US plan to relocate Palestinians. Speaking at a press conference in Madrid
Egyptian firms can rebuild Gaza in 3 years, without any displacements: Madbouly
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has stated that Egyptian companies can rebuild the Gaza Strip in three years, drawing on their extensive expertise. The reconstruction plan aims to avoid displacement of Palestinians. Madbouly, speaking at a Wednesday press conference following
Egypt postpones extraordinary Arab summit on Gaza to 4 March
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that Cairo has postponed the extraordinary Arab summit on developments in the Palestinian issue to 4 March 2025, after it was initially scheduled for 27 February. The delay is intended to allow for