Latest in Tag: Palestine Highlight
Latest in Tag: Palestine

Why should a Middle Easterner care about Trump winning the US elections?Â
US foreign policy is expected to undergo major changes under a Trump administration Â

Al-Azhar welcomes UNESCO decision to confirm Al-Aqsa Mosque as holy site for Muslim worship
The recognition of Al-Aqsa as a holy site for Muslims has been a source of debate throughout history

Planting the seeds of sustainability in Palestine
A zero-waste, food-producing, nature-harmonizing way of life in Palestineâs villages has been the subject of one man’s dreams for over 15 years.

Shoukry discusses regional developments with French counterpart
Both ministers discussed the Israel-Palestine peace initiative, the Syrian conflict, among other issues

146 illegal migrants of different nationalities arrested near North Coast
The Mediterranean Sea has become a gateway to Europe for refugees and economic migrants

Egypt increases efforts towards Israeli-Palestinian peace operation
Talks on Palestinian issue witnessed a lot of progress in recent months, says EU envoy

Peace process preparation meeting to take place in upcoming UN General Assembly
Ministerial meeting to review progress in Israel-Palestine peace negotiations

Parliament condemns Israeli settlement expansion in West Bank
Netanyahu praised Egyptâs efforts towards reviving peace talks between Palestine and Israel

27th Arab Summit: between vague prospects for cooperation and prioritising Palestine
Arab leaders have vowed to work together on security concerns since 2014, but the threat of extremism and sectarian strife rages on

Shoukry passes chair of Arab League summit to Mauritania ahead of upcoming summit
During the foreign ministers meeting, Shoukry spoke of Egyptâs achievementâs during the past year

Al-Sisi meets with Arab League secretary-general in preparation for Arab Summit
Aboul-Gheit showed Al-Sisi documents to be discussed during the summit: says statement by the presidency

After the visit: Egypt coordinates with Palestine, plans Al-Sisi-Netanyahu meeting
We understand Minister Shoukryâs visit to support peace efforts, says Palestinian ambassador

Ban Ki-moon criticises Israeli announcement to increase settlements
The announcement goes against the Middle East Quartetâs call on Israel to cease settlement constructions

PLO concerned over Quartet committee report
For the first time the report tackled the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Mideast ‘Quartet’ demands Israel end Palestine occupation
The Middle East Quartet, including the US, Russia, the European Union and the UN, has said a two-nation model is the only solution to the Palestinian conflict. However, no timelines have been fixed for negotiations.

Shoukry heads to Palestine to deliver Al-Sisiâs message to Abbas
Foreign Affairs Minister Sameh Shoukry heads to Ramallah on Wednesday, to deliver a verbal message from President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to the president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas. The ministry said on Tuesday that Shoukry will also hold discussions with Abbas, prime minister Rami Hamdallah, foreign minister Riyad Al-Maliki, and other top Palestinian officials. …

Shoukry meets Norway envoy for Middle East peace process
Shoukry, Wennesland discussed potential actions for direct Palestinian-Israeli negotiations

Shoukry, Kerry discuss Brexit consequences
The top diplomats also discussed regional updates, including the peace process

Foreign Ministryâs spokesperson denies reports about maritime demarcation with Palestine
Palestinian official said earlier that Palestine started to define its economic borders after becoming a member in the UN

Franceâs special envoy for Middle East peace arrives in Cairo for talks
Vimont will hold meetings with Egyptian officials and the Arab League Secretary General Nabil El-Araby to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian peace process

Shoukry, Kerry discuss efforts to revive peace process
Earlier this month, Egypt participated in a French-led conference aimed at bringing Palestinians and Israelis back to the negotiating table

The peace process has not faced such ignorance and neglect since Oslo: Shoukry
The 2002 Arab initiative âstill has all elements for a comprehensive settlementâ, says Saudi foreign minister

BDS Egypt announces G4S as new target for boycott campaign
Second annual conference commemorates Nakba Day

Egypt, Saudi Arabia announce new Red Sea bridge
King Salman is expected to visit the Egyptian parliament on Sunday

Shoukry discussed possible outcomes of OIC meeting on Palestine with Indonesian counterpart
This is an opportunity for countries in OIC to show their solidarity with the Palestinianâs plight, says Shoukry

Mauritania to hold Arab Summit in April after Morocco withdraws
Summit is an occasional meeting that gives false indication of unity among Arab countries, says Moroccan foreign ministry
Protest organised for Suleiman Khater’s 30th death anniversary
The Egyptian Committee Against Normalization organised a protest Wednesday at the Press Syndicate to commemorate the 30th death anniversary of Suleiman Khater, the Egyptian soldier and struggler who fought against Israel. They chanted against the Israeli occupation of Palestine and lack of Arab governments’ action towards the cause

Minister of Endowment lauds Greek parliamentâs recognition of Palestine
Gomaa called on nations to recognise Palestine and its right to establish an independent state

Mahmoud Abbas makes official visit to Athens
Palestinian president met with his Greek counterpart and PM Alexis Tsipras

Rafah border opened for 2 days amid slight tensions
Hundreds gather at border to protest Hamasâ management of the crossing, say news reports