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174 killed in Israeli aggression on Gaza, Palestinian resistance strikes Tel Aviv
As Arab, international calls for halt to fighting continues, UN Security Council to discuss issue under China’s chair

Egypt voices support for Lebanon in cabinet formation impasse
The two parties discussed developments and efforts to form a new Lebanese cabinet capable of solving the economic crisis in the country.

Egypt, Saudi Arabia aim to restore calm in Palestinian territories
Both aim to end military escalation in Gaza Strip

Palestinians under attack in 73rd anniversary of Nakba Day
As people around the world commemorate Nakba Day on 15 May, which marks the forced displacement of over 750,000 Palestinians by Israel in 1948, Israeli forces continue to strike Gaza for the sixth day in a row. The Nakba Day, Arabic for catastrophe, marks the day in which tens of thousands of people were forced from their homes during the 1948 war that led to the creation of Israel. Palestinians were expelled …

Egypt sets up extensive contacts to halt Israeli attacks on Palestinian territories
Shoukry stressed the need to end the conflict through a just solution that stabilises the situation in the Palestinian territories

Egypt explores ways to support Libyan transitional phase
Both sides discuss providing resources, programmes for Libya, according to Government of National Unity’s requirements

Egyptian hospitals in Sinai on alert amid Israeli aggression on Gaza
Over 304 Palestinians have been wounded in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Israel continues targeting Gaza, Palestinian resistance responds with missiles
48 Palestinians killed in most recent clashes, including 14 children, 3 women

Egypt slams Israel’s storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
More than 300 Palestinian worshipers in Al-Aqsa Mosque were wounded in attack

Arab Observatory for Human Rights condemns Israeli violations in Jerusalem
In the clashes, Israeli security forces stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque, taking a heavy handed approach to Palestinian worshipers. They have also forcibly displaced the residents of Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood, and stormed their homes.

Egyptian Parliament condemns Israeli violence in Jerusalem
Israeli police attack Palestinian protesters in Jerusalem late on Saturday, dozens injured

Arab League to hold emergency meeting on Israeli attacks in Jerusalem
The meeting will be chaired by Qatar, the current president of the Arab League Council.

We want Egypt and Sudan to agree to second filling only: Ethiopia
Sudan’s Minister of Energy and Oil stresses second filling of GERD will affect his country’s electricity production, warns of energy shortage

Egypt condemns Israeli attacks on Palestinian worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Arab League will hold extraordinary session over Israeli violations in Jerusalem

22 Palestinians injured during Israeli aggression on Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood
Al-Azhar, Arab League denounce Israeli aggression, support Palestinians

Eritrea President visits Khartoum amid Sudan-Ethiopia border tensions
Eritrea, Sudan leaders discuss cooperation, ways to develop ties between two countries

Egypt, Libya hold Joint Consulate Committee meeting in Cairo
Joint committee to discuss conditions of expats in both countries, judicial cooperation.

Egyptian delegation inspects Libyan airports to resume direct flights
Libya to operate 35 flights per week from Mitiga, Misrata, and Benina International Airports to Cairo International Airport

Opinion| Ethiopia’s war on social media
This was in Uganda, when the Ethiopian side insisted on thwarting any hope for a solution that meets the demands of the three parties [Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia] without harming the interests of any of them.

Arab Parliament condemns new Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia
Organisation calls on international community to take urgent action against crimes against humanity committed by terrorist militia

Ethiopia praises AU-led talks on GERD after harsh statement by Sudan
Khartoum affirms that Ethiopian efforts to disavow international agreements, treaties are irresponsible

Egypt participates in African fact-finding mission to Chad
Delegation reviews security situation in N’Djamena, efforts of restoring normality

Libya UN Envoy asserts implementation of ceasefire, LPDF roadmap
Libya, UN reiterate need to respect country’s sovereignty, and full implementation of ceasfire agreement

Arab League calls on ICC to take action against Israel violence targeting Palestinians
Comments follow Human Rights Watch report on Israel’s crimes of ‘apartheid and persecution’

Egypt, Arab League warn of Israeli extremism against Palestinians
Shoukry reiterates Egypt’s concerns on escalation of attacks in Jerusalem that target Arab, Islamic, and Christian identities of city

Arab League reviews dangerous effects of Israeli actions on education in Occupied Territories
The Arab League has reviewed the dangerous effects of recent Israeli actions on education in the Occupied Territories.

Arab League, UN warn against continued attacks on Yemen’s Marib city
Serious international pressure must be exerted on Houthis to set up immediate, comprehensive ceasefire: Aboul Gheit

Egypt, Jordan demand Israel stop attacks, provocative measures against Palestinians
Israel removes barricades from near Al-Aqsa Mosque compound after days of violent confrontations

Egyptian fishermen detained in Eritrea return home
Upon their arrival from Eritrea, the fishermen were received by Ambassador Amr Mahmoud Abbas, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Consular Affairs and Egyptians abroad, to check on their safety.

Egypt affirms support for political solution in Yemen
Egypt also supports Riyadh in all measures it takes to defend its national security