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Libya still attracting Egyptian illegal immigrants despite deadly gamble
Recent discovery of dead bodies of immigrants in Libyan deserts piles up on danger immigrants face in Libya

Urgent Arab League meeting after Al-Aqsa crisis
Egypt, Jordan discuss Israeli violations and possible Arab measures

Egypt calls for immediate stop of Israeli violence against Palestinian people
MFA condemns the killing and injuries of Palestinians in Aqsa Mosque events

Egypt warns of impacts of latest developments at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israel re-opened Al-Aqsa Mosque on Sunday, Palestinians reject electronic gates

Shoukry in Baghdad offering support for Al-Abadi’s victory over Islamic State in Mosul
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry congratulated Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi in Baghdad on Wednesday, for freeing the historic city of Mosul from the Islamic State (IS), expressing Egypt’s readiness for supporting Iraq to restore stability and security, according to a statement. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Ahmed Abou Zaid said that the …

Arab League seeks escalatory measures to respond to Al-Aqsa violence
That right wing government in Israel is waging a war against the Palestinian people, says Palestine’s representative

Egypt insists on list of demands presented to Qatar: ٍShoukry
Kuwaiti FM discussed Gulf crisis with Al-Sisi, Shoukry

Al-Sisi discusses Libyan crisis with Macron
Al-Sisi praises Egyptian-French relations, call for upgrading it

How is China involved in Gulf crisis?
Arabs are suspicious Belt and Road initiative as it will benefit Tehran

Hegazy discusses Libyan crisis with Commander for US Africa Command
Waldhauser, Bodde praised the pivotal role of Egypt to restore stability in Libya

MoU between Qatar, US to combat terrorism financing not enough: Arab states
Arab Foreign Ministers meet with Tillerson following the signing of the MoU

Reports prove Qatari involvement in Libyan chaos: Shoukry
Shoukry met with African and Arab counterparts on the sidelines of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation assembly

Recent leaks proves Qatar’s failure to meet obligations: Arab states
Arab states to meet with Tillerson over dispute with Qatar

Arab states to meet with Tillerson over dispute with Qatar
The four states said recent leaked documents of Riyadh Agreement proved Qatar’s failure to meet obligations

Egypt expresses support of LNA’s victory deceleration of Ben Ghazi
LNA Field Marshal Haftar announced victory on Thursday after a three-year battle

Qatari position would not be tolerated and should be stopped: Saudi-led coalition
We feel sorry for the Qatari negative response, says Saudi-led coalition

Shoukry discusses Qatar crisis, regional issues with US state secretary
Saudi Arabia hopes for positive response from Qatar

Foreign ministers to discuss Qatari crisis on Wednesday, extends deadline for Qatar to accept demands
Saudi-led coalition gives Qatar 48 more hours to accept demands

Saudi king’s son announced next in line to rule
The new crown prince has been influential in Saudi politics since his father became king

Saudi king names son Mohammed bin Salman as new crown prince
31 out of 34 members of Saudi Arabia’s succession committee chose Mohammed bin Salman as the kingdom’s crown prince, according to the Saudi Press Agency

Egypt calls for ceasefire by Syrian opposition
Egypt expressed support of the announced ceasefire by the Syrian Army

Cutting ties with Qatar is a sovereign right: Saudi-led coalition
The statement came in response to remarks by Prince Zeid bin Ra’ad Al Hussein, the UN high commissioner for human rights

German side understands Egypt’s position in Gulf crisis: Shoukry
Boycott may include other countries supporting terrorism, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Abo El-Gheit praises Kuwaiti mediation, Qatar does not know reasons of the blockade
“In accordance with our Islamic teachings,” Morocco sends food products to Qatar

Al-Sisi praises Trump’s remarks on Qatar, Gulf states announce hotlines for mixed Qatari families
There will be no expulsion of nationals from countries that cut ties, according to the Qatari ministry of interior

Al-Sisi, Trump follow up of anti-terrorism agenda
Trump spoke to KSA, UAE, and Qatar leaders offering to solve the latest issue in the White House

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain welcome Trump’s remarks on Qatar, Turkey reaffirms solidarity
Doha rejects the Egyptian-Gulf terror list, Trump accuses Qatar of funding terrorism

Turkish troops reportedly to be deployed to Turkish military base in Qatar
Doha has to cut ties with Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood, says Saudi Arabia

Qatar pays for supporting terrorism: Arab countries
Arab alliance denounces Qatar for supporting terrorism

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, others cut ties with Qatar
Qatar hosts the largest US military base in the Middle East