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Egypt participates in 38th regular African Development Agency summit
The summit was chaired by Rwandan President Paul Kagame, and coincided with the celebrations for Africa Day.

Sudan’s Al-Burhan, Hamdok in Juba for peace talks with rebels
Sudanese government signed declaration of principles last March with SPLM-North, to form basis for resolving conflict

Egypt, Jordan, Palestine assert need for comprehensive peace in Middle East
Jordan’s King Abdullah praised Egypt’s efforts to reach ceasefire between Palestinians and Israelis

Israel launch large-scale arrests targeting Palestinians
Campaign on Israel’s Arab population follows their support for Gaza and Jerusalem in past two weeks

Egypt, Ukraine discuss ways to stabilise Palestine-Israel conflict
During the telephone call, the two ministers also discussed opportunities for the development of these relations, and the over regional situation.

Egypt expresses condolences for victims of sudden storm in China
Meanwhile, Egypt highlighted its solidarity and stand with the Government and people of China during this difficult time.

Egypt’s Tahya Misr Fund convoy passes Rafah crossing en route to Gaza
Al-Azhar to send another aid convoy in coming days

253 Zionist settlers storm Al-Aqsa despite Gaza’s ceasefire agreement
Israeli occupation forces have arrested 23 Palestinians in West Bank since Saturday night

Egypt, Norway discuss reconstruction process in Palestine
The two ministers discussed the latest developments in the Palestinian issue, whilst also reviewing ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.

Egypt, Cyprus stress need for real peace between Palestine, Israel
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry met, on Saturday, with his Cypriot counterpart Nikos Christodoulides to share views on advancing cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, the two ministers also discussed methods of coordinating on a number of important regional issues of mutual interest. Ahmed Hafez, spokesperson for Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign …

Egypt provides 130 trucks of aid to Palestinians
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Israel, Palestinian Authority in occupied West Bank on Wednesday and Thursday

Egypt, Bahrain discuss latest developments in Palestine
The call comes as part of the continuous consultation and coordination between the two sides.

Arab League participates in UN General Assembly session supporting Palestine
Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary General of the Arab League, has assigned the organisation’s Assistant Secretary-General Hosam Zaki to participate in the session.

Egypt’s political leadership working to halt Palestine-Israel escalation: Prime Minister
During a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Madbouly asserted the government’s support and appreciation for all decisions and measures taken by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to support the Palestinian people in Gaza.

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister resigns after insulting comments against GCC
Wahba’s resignation comes after he suggested, on Monday, that GCC states had supported the rise of ISIS, among other disparaging comments.

Opinion| Egypt and the Palestinian issue
Egypt has never failed to defend the rights of the Palestinian people, and since the issuance of the United Nations (UN) resolution in 1947, the Palestinian issue has become a top priority for its policy. It has offered thousands of martyrs, wounded, and missing persons during decades of conflict with Israel. The beginning was when …

Opinion| Israel’s plan to undermine two-state solution
As usual, the Israeli side is striving to hide the fact that the recent events were ignited because the Israeli authorities decided to prevent Palestinians from gathering at the Damascus Gate during the month of Ramadan.

Egypt supports efforts to ensure Libya’s security, unity
Egyptian diplomat asserts importance of Africa’s role in ending Libyan crisis

Anger rises as Israeli aggressions against Palestinians continue
Palestinian resistance movements resume launching rockets on Israeli towns

Egypt allocates $500m to Gaza reconstruction, calls for Palestine-Israel ceasefire
Egypt, France, Jordan hold tripartite summit on Palestine cause developments

Egypt’s National Training Academy to provide scholarships to Palestinians
Academy to also provide training programme on leadership, management skills for 200 Palestinians

Sykes-Picot Agreement: Western colonialism dividing Arab world
Agreement established modern-day countries of Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine

Palestinians thank Egypt for supporting their cause
Palestinians appreciate Egypt’s opening Rafah border crossing to aid those seeking help

Israel bombs alleged tunnels in Gaza as Israeli aggression enters 2nd week
Israeli aggression’s death toll has increased to 198, including 58 children and 34 women: Gaza health officials

Egypt, Greece, Netherlands discuss Israeli violations in Palestine
The two conversations discussed the rapid developments taking place in the Palestinian territories and the escalation in the Gaza Strip.

Egypt, Qatar discuss recent Israeli attacks in West Bank, Gaza
Both agree on working to reach immediate ceasefire between Palestinians, Israelis

Organization of Islamic Cooperation demands halt of Israeli attacks on Palestinians
Organization condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza

Egyptian government conveys solidarity with Palestinians amid Gaza attack
Egypt’s Ambassador in Palestine stresses urgent need for ceasefire

Two-state solution only pathway to end Palestine-Israel conflict: Shoukry
Palestinian people have right to establish their own state, says Chinese FM

Arab Parliament denounces European counterpart’s silence on Israel violations
Arab Parliament will hold emergency session on 19 May, to discuss bloody events, especially around Al-Aqsa Mosque