Latest in Tag: Palestine Highlight
Latest in Tag: Palestine
In Pictures: World leaders gather in Cairo for permanent Gaza solution
International community representatives at the Gaza Reconstruction Conference in Cairo called Sunday for a lasting solution to the Gaza conflict to avoid another turn in the cycle of destructive conflict. President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reiterated Egypt’s support for Palestine as he opened the conference, emphasising to Israel that it is “time to end the conflict”. …
World leaders gather in Cairo for permanent Gaza solution
Egypt and Norway are co-hosting the conference in conjunction with US Secretary of State John Kerry, Middle East Quarter envoy Tony Blair, and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon among the attendees.
Rights group urges Gaza donors to end Israeli blockade
Human Rights Watch calls Israeli, Egyptian blockade of Gaza “collective punishment”
Palestinian economy should not be held hostage by Israel: Abbas
Al-Sisi tells Israel it is time to end the conflict
Shoukry, Kerry discuss Gaza situation
Egyptian Foreign Minister holding discussions with UN envoy focusing on Palestinian situation and Gaza reconstruction
Shoukry stresses support for Libyan government
Reconstruction of Gaza conference will be held in Cairo on Sunday
Egyptians launch initiative to comfort injured Palestinians receiving treatment
“We are all human” has arranged more than 17 hospital visits in Egypt and helped 3 severely injured patients to travel to Germany for treatment
Shoukry continues high-level meetings in New York
Foreign minister discusses nuclear disarmament and regional issues on sidelines of UN General Assembly
Gaza talks to continue in October: Foreign Ministry
Palestinian reconciliation meetings continue in Cairo
Gaza talks continue despite West Bank killings
Hamas says Israel is attempting to “avoid fulfilling the ceasefire agreements”
Shoukry discusses independent Palestinian state at the UN
Foreign minister stresses Egypt’s efforts in achieving stability and security in the region
Israeli and Palestinian factions begin ‘preliminary negotiations’
First round of indirect talks since August ceasefire agreement
Norwegian foreign minister in Cairo for Gaza talks
Visit comes after date for the conference on Gaza reconstruction, to be co-hosted by Norway and Egypt, has been set
Samih Al-Qasim: A poet resisting on many fronts
“They tried to silence me since my childhood. But I will talk whenever I can out loud and no one will be able to silence me.”
Arab foreign ministers discuss regional issues in Cairo
Al-Sisi and Shoukry conduct several meetings addressing regional issues including the situations in Palestine and Syria
“The Ice Bucket Challenge” inspires a solidarity campaign with Gaza
Instead of ice water, a stand-up comedian used sand and dust to raise awareness about the Gaza situation
Abbas begins Cairo visit
Peace process, Gaza reconstruction, Arab League ministerial meeting on Palestinian leader’s agenda
Shoukry calls on Europe to support anti-terrorism efforts
Europe should not allow abuse of freedom of expression to incite violence, says Egyptian foreign minister
Israeli land seizure in West Bank ‘not positive’: Egyptian foreign ministry
Egyptian foreign ministry views Israel land seizure as hindrance to peace talks
‘Out of Place’: The Palestinian definition of home
Violent experiences of losing home leave Palestinian families with “contradicting emotions” and almost no unity between definitions of home by each family
Shoukry looks to increase cooperation on Europe tour
Egyptian foreign minister begins four day tour of European capitals
Shoukry meets with Omani Foreign Minister
Discussions included the coming Arab foreign ministers meeting
Open-ended Gaza ceasefire reached
Hamas claims victory, Israel claims military pressure forced Palestinian factions into agreement
Arab Parliament ‘puts all resources at disposal’ of Palestinian leadership under Abbas
Abbas is expected to request that the UN implement provisions of the 1967 borders, including evacuating Israeli troops from Palestinian territories
UK and Egyptian ministers discuss importance of British tourist flows
UK minister says security measures encourage British tourists to visit Egypt
Abbas requests deadline for 1967 borders
Al-Sisi offers support to Abbas to implement two-state solution
Gaza fighting continues, no response to Egypt ceasefire call
Netanyahu calls on Gazans to evacuate sites used by Hamas, saying they are potential targets
Egypt calls for ‘indefinite’ ceasefire in Gaza
President Al-Sisi hosted Abbas to discuss the situation in Gaza and Egypt’s efforts to reach a ceasefire
Egypt is witnessing less freedom of expression than under Mubarak or Morsi : John R. Bradley
Daily News Egypt interviewed Bradley to discuss Egypt’s internal political situation and its foreign affairs, ranging from human rights abuses to the recent geopolitical developments in the region.
Abbas calls for indirect talks to resume in Cairo
President Al-Sisi hosted Abbas to discuss the situation in Gaza and Egypt’s efforts to reach a ceasefire