Latest in Tag: Gaza Highlight
Latest in Tag: Gaza
1,814 Palestinians pass through Rafah as border opens for one day
The Palestinian Interior ministry in Gaza criticised Egyptâs decision to open the border towards Gaza for one day only, called for opening the two-way crossing
Rafah border to be opened Thursday for returning Palestinians
43 Palestinians arrived in Cairo Airport on Tuesday from various countries, to be transported to the Rafah border crossing
Sharp decline in reported terrorist attacks in August: TIMEP
Reported counter-terrorism operations witnessed a continued decrease from 191 in July to 177 in August
New York Times âobfuscates realityâ in Sinai coverage: Egypt
Israel, not Egypt, is the cause of Gazaâs woes, says Foreign Ministry
Tunnel destruction will hasten reconciliation, in coordination with Abbas: Palestine expert
Tunnels intensify division, put more pressure on Palestinians due to rising prices, says Osama Shaath
Netanyahu praises Al-Sisiâs call for cooperation with Israel
Al-Sisi puts Palestinian-Israeli conflict at heart of the issue, but prospects for negotiations are dim
 Al-Sisi, Abbas meet to discuss Palestinian issue
Egyptian president also stresses Egyptâs border measures are not intended to harm Palestinians
Hamas rejects construction of âwater channelsâ along Gaza border
This is a normal security procedure designed to destroy smuggling tunnels, says security analyst Khaled Okasha
Grand Mufti condemns Mondayâs Rafah attack
Two killed, six injured in road-side bomb that occurred in North Sinai town on Monday
Cruelty is not a human right
From 1 January to 18 August 2015, the Israeli police demolished 331 Palestinian structures in Area C (not including East Jerusalem) and 457 people, including 263 children, lost their precarious homes, according to data from the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) and BâTselem, the Israeli human rights organisation
Army reports apprehending 1308 vehicles loaded with illegal goods
List of successes by armed forces includes migrants and drugs seizures
Hamas sees improved relations with Egypt: Meshaal
There is âexceptional interactionâ between Egypt and Palestine both currently and historically, says Hamas leader
Kidnapping of Palestinians in Sinai cannot be evaded: Hamas movement
Four Palestinians were reportedly abducted on their way from Gaza to Cairo through the Rafah border crossing
Egypt opens Rafah crossing for 4 days
Border has been largely closed on account of rising tensions with Hamas
Fight continues 10 years after Israel ‘left’ Gaza
When Israel’s army withdrew from Gaza in 2005, many hoped that peace would follow. Ten years on, some say the move was a mistake, while others are asking if the occupation, as defined by international law, ever ended. On August 15, 2005, emotional images of Israeli soldiers made their way around the world as the …
Fight continues 10 years after Israel ‘left’ Gaza
When Israel’s army withdrew from Gaza in 2005, many hoped that peace would follow. Ten years on, some say the move was a mistake, while others are asking if the occupation, as defined by international law, ever ended. On August 15, 2005, emotional images of Israeli soldiers made their way around the world as the …
Abbas to meet Shoukry, El-Araby prior to New Suez Canal opening
Palestinian toddler was burned alive, earlier this week, by Israeli settlers in West Bank
UN Undersecretary-General slams Israelâs detention of former Tunisian president
What Israel did is aggression and offence, says Rima Khalaf
IDF seizes Gaza Freedom Flotilla
Flotilla is second such attempt to break the blockade on Gaza
Gazan childrenâs harrowing cry for help
By Dr Cesar Chelala A year after Israelâs attack on Gaza, children there are still trying to recover from the consequences of the brutal assault. The Israeli attack, which started on 8 July 2014, resulted in between 2,142 and 2,310 Gazan deaths. According to the Gaza Health Ministry and to the UN and various human rights groups, …
Egypt recloses Rafah crossing
Authorities allow 1,158 people to cross, at least 10,000 people have signed up to travel outside Gaza
Israeli air force strikes Gaza after rocket hits Israel
No injuries or deaths reported in both incidents
Rafah border opening extended to 5 days: Palestinian official
President Abbas intervened to âease the burden on familiesâ during Ramadan
Rafah border to be opened for 3 days
The border was last opened two weeks ago
Egyptâs BDS movement ready to challenge corporate, political elites over Israeli occupation
International headlines were made after Orange CEO seemed to accept movementâs boycott argument
Israel airstrikes hit Al-Qassam Brigades camp in Gaza
Attack is response to missile fired from Gaza into Israel, according to Israeli state media
âIt is our intention to terminate contract with Israelâ: Orange Chief Executive
BDS movement accused Orange Telecommunication Company in Egypt of cooperating with Israeli occupation on Palestinian territories
âGaza is âparalysedâ when crossing closes: Rights worker
Egypt re-closes Rafah crossing after three-day opening
Hamas official warns of another possible war in Gaza
Israel launched airstrikes across Gaza in response to alleged rocket fired from the strip
Shoukry, UN envoy in Palestine meeting
The officials discussed developments in the Gaza Strip reconstruction