Latest in Tag: Palestine Highlight
Latest in Tag: Palestine

Egyptâs transition period to end next spring
Fahmy discusses roadmap, domestic affairs and foreign policy in UN address

Any attempts to breach Egypt’s national security will be met with tough responses: Fahmy
Foreign minister says that military solutions are part of these “tough responses”; Fahmy’s statements stir reactions from Hamas

Fahmy discusses Egypt’s transition and regional affairs with diplomats
The Egyptian foreign minister discusses Syria, Palestine, tourism, and Egypt’s transitional roadmap with other diplomats in New York City

Fatah and Hamas divided over Rafah
The crossing has been repeatedly opened and shut since the ouster of Morsi

Egypt destroying Gaza tunnels to tighten blockade: Hamas
Egypt says it is part of a crackdown against Islamist militants in the Sinai Peninsula who have links to extremists in Gaza.

Fahmy meets Russian security chief
Russia to strengthen relations with Egypt due to its prominent role in the region, says ministry

Foreign Ministers stress importance of Egypt-Russia relationship
Fahmy congratulates Russian diplomacy following US-Russia agreement on Syria chemical weapons

Hamas to support Gazans amid Egyptian crackdown on tunnels
Hamas Prime Minister stresses that Hamas will only use weapons against Israel
Fatah accuses Hamas leader of inciting against Egyptians
This is the second Fatah accusation towards Hamas within a week

Fahmy to travel to Russia
Russian and Egyptian foreign ministers to hold discussion in Russia later this month

Fahmy assures Fabius and Kerry of Egyptâs progress
Foreign minister assures French and US counterparts on situation in Egypt and discusses regional issues
Gaza Tamarodâs founding conference to be held in Cairo
The campaign considers the conference to be a starting point to âtopple the Hamas regimeâ

Israel okays 5,000 West Bank Palestinian work permits
The Israeli decision comes amid recently renewed direct peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians after a three-year stalemate.

Fahmy meets Kerry in Paris
Egyptâs foreign minister stresses commitment to road map in meeting with Kerry

Fahmy joins a diplomatic forum on the Middle East in Paris
FM Nabil Fahmy to meet with US Secretary of State John Kerry and French FM Laurent Fabius to discuss Palestine, Syria and Egypt

Israel must cease ânegative policiesâ to foster peace: Fahmy
UN envoy for Middle East peace discusses ongoing efforts with foreign minister

Foreign Ministry condemns arrests of Egyptians in Gaza
Egyptian Cultural Centre in Gaza raided by âelements of the Hamas policeâ, Egyptians arrested

Fahmy travels to Ramallah
Foreign Minister to reiterate Egyptâs support for Palestine

Rafah border reopened five days after militant attack
Strict provisions outline which and when Palestinians can cross the Rafah border

Armed forces arrest militant in North Sinai following attacks
Sinai tribes organise march against terrorism in support of the army

152 illegal aliens arrested in separate raids
Border security forces arrest different groups attempting to enter Egypt

Fahmy denounces new Israeli settlements
Minister of Foreign Affairs calls for âunderstandingâ from the Israeli side

Foreign Minister discusses political and economic relations with his Emirati counterpart
Fahmy also met with UN Envoy Lakhdar Brahimi to discuss the Syrian crisis

Abbas meets Adly Mansour in Cairo
Mansour and Abbas discussed the issue of Palestinian unity
HRW calls on Egypt to respect rights of Syrian refugees
Human Rights Watch condemns arbitrary arrest of Syrian refugees in Egypt

Foreign ministry concerned about West Bank settlements
Ministry calls for halting any land seizures that would prevent a Palestinian state

Abbas affirms support for army roadmap
Egyptian ambassador delivers a letter from interim president Adly Mansour to Palestinian President
Rights groups allege âhostile campaignâ against Palestinians and Syrians in Egypt
The Arab Organisation for Human Rights (AOHR) has raised concerns over what it described as a “hostile campaign” practiced by Egyptian media outlets against Palestinian and Syrian refugees in Egypt. In a statement released on Wednesday, the AOHR said that the media campaign is related to tensions instigated by the Muslim Brotherhood and its allies …

Activists, politicians condemn Prawer Plan
Protests planned outside the Arab League; Arab Organisation for Human Rights condemns plan

Protests in Israel against Prawer Plan
The proposed plan will result in displacement of thousands of Arab Bedouins in the Naqab desert