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Egypt strongly condemns using chemical weapons in Syria
The Egyptian position towards the Syrian crisis is to support the political solution and the national army
Al-Sisi to discuss Palestinian reconciliation with Abbas on Monday
Hamas has stressed that it would not concede the weapon of the resistance
Balfour centenary: Planted seed of the never Middle East conflict
The British Balfour Declaration is still debated nowadays. It enabled the Jewish community to settle in Palestine but failed to protect the rights of Palestinians
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad El-Hariri resigns
The minister expressed fears of assassination during a televised speech
Egypt says it understands Bahrain’s decision to boycott attending meetings with Qatar
Kuwait is set to host the upcoming GCC summit in December
Egypt strongly condemns Derna airstrike
At least 15 civilians were killed in the attack, according to news reports
Egypt questions Iranian statements regarding Egypt’s role in Middle East
Last week, Al-Sisi said during an interview with France 24 TV that there have been no relations between Cairo and Tehran for 40 years
Coalition for Supporting Legitimacy in Yemen accuses Iran of disturbing region’s security
Coalition commits to stand with Yemeni legitimacy
Shoukry stress political solution for Yemen crisis, accuses Houthi of hindering negotiations
“Egypt would not allow threatening the security of the Saudi Kingdom which is related to Egypt’s national security,” says Shoukry
Abadi suspends operations against Peshmerga to deploy forces on Iraq’s borders
The decision comes a day after clashes between Iraqi national forces and the Peshmerga near Mosul
Egypt condemns attack on police carrier in Bahrain
Egypt renews call for blocking sources of financing terrorism
Qatar expresses readiness for dialogue, calling its media to ‘not offend Gulf symbols’
Emir of Kuwait warned the GCC might collapse if the issue persists
Iraqi Kurdistan proposes freezing referendum outcome after Kirkuk clashes
Ten days ago, the Iraqi forces seized control of Kirkuk’s strategic site
Egypt, France share similar views regarding Syria, Libya
Latest development include Egypt’s welcoming of the agreement between Libyan rivals, which was hosted by France
Egypt receives invitation to join Astana talks on Syria
“Egypt has to coordinate with Saudi Arabia regarding the Syrian crisis,” says expert
TNCRD discusses initial report on Renaissance Dam in Addis Ababa
We made sure Ethiopia did not start filling the reservoir, says the minister
Al-Sisi asserts Egypt’s keenness on achieving Palestinian reconciliation
The president’s meeting with the head of the WJC included discussions over regional issues, efforts to counter terrorism and bilateral relations
Iraqi forces seize control of Kirkuk’s strategic sites, Peshmerga take up arms
Governor of Kirkuk Najmaldin Karim called on Kurdish people to “defend the city”
Shoukry discusses outcome of Palestinian reconciliation with Jordanian counterpart
They also discussed bilateral relations and regional issues in mutual interest
Egypt discusses Syrian resettlement in Russia
The Arab group suggested a visit to Syria to meet citizens and parliamentarians, said Abdul Aal during union’s 137th meeting
Russia welcomes Palestinian reconciliation agreement
Turkey and Qatar tell Hamas they support unity efforts
US withdraws from UNESCO over ‘anti-Israel bias’
The UNESCO has recently issued several resolutions in favour of the Palestinian state, causing the anger of Israel
Fatah, Hamas sign reconciliation deal in Cairo
Sponsored by the Egyptian General Intelligence, the agreement sets a deadline for governmental control in the Gaza Strip
Palestinian reconciliation talks launched in Cairo’s General Intelligence headquarters
Fatah seeks empowerment in Gaza as Hamas points out humanitarian crisis
A history of Palestine’s failed reconciliation
Occupied Palestine has a complex history of rulership and control, which has deepened with the physical and political intervention of Israel in Arab territories
Egypt condemns attack on UN base in Democratic Republic of Congo
The attack was carried out by the Ugandan Allied Democratic Forces
Libyan authorities to transfer remains of 20 Egyptians killed by IS
Remains will be buried in a chapel holding the name of the victims in Minya
Libya extracts remains of 20 Egyptians beheaded by IS in 2015
The Libyan Prosecutor General said in a statement on Friday that the remains of 20 Egyptians killed by the Islamic State (IS) group in February were uncovered. The 20 nationals were filmed as they were beheaded by militants belonging to the IS. As a response, the Egyptian army announced it had launched eight air strikes …
Al-Sisi tells Palestinians peace opportunity not to be wasted
Upcoming Cairo meeting to push forward Palestinian reconciliation as Palestinian cabinet convenes in Gaza for first time since 2014
Saudi women’s right to drive comes amid women status reforms
A royal decree issued on Tuesday promising to give women their right to drive came amid a series of gradual steps undertaken by Saudi Arabia in the recent phase, as the historic decision comes a couple of days after opening sports stadium to women for the first time, taking part in the kingdom’s national day …