Latest in Tag: Palestine Highlight
Latest in Tag: Palestine

Al-Sisi, Ban Ki-moon discuss Israel and Libya
UN Secretary General praised Egypt’s political and economic success, encouraged Egyptian participation in coming conferences
United Arab force breaks tradition of Arab League’s indecisiveness
After years of division, the formation of an Arab united force appears to be the common ground bringing Arab states together
Egypt expects resumption of peace talks with new Israeli government
Egypt expects any newly formed Israeli government to engage directly in a political process that leads to the resumption of negotiations between the Palestinian and Israeli authorities, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Wednesday. The ministry added in a statement that any Israeli government should act according to the internationally agreed on peace process and to the Arab peace initiative. This is in …
Netanyahu claims victory in Israeli general elections
Future Israeli governing coalition still unclear, Palestinian authorities pushing to bring Israel to ICC
Rights group calls for end of refugeesâ âarbitrary detentionâ
73 Syrians and Palestinian-Syrians refugees have been held for over 100 days in detention despite Prosecution’s release order

Al-Sisi discusses Palestinian cause at summit sidelines
Israel uninvited, despite president’s opinion praising relations with Netanyahu

World shares votes for Egypt, US committed to achieving democracy: Kerry
US Secretary of State discusses terrorism, Palestine-Israel issues during Economic Summit which “brings business and peace investments together”Â

Saudi Arabia blocks Swedish FM from speech at Arab League in Cairo
Swedish government reports it as a response to criticism of Saudiâs rights record

Shoukry reviews Arab conflict zones at Arab League meeting
Meeting was attended by Arab foreign ministers to discuss regional situation in preparation for Arab League Summit

Arab Summit set for 28 March
Terrorism, Arab-Israeli conflict, and regional status are among 28 issues on agenda

Hamas reacts to Egyptâs âfarceâ terrorist ruling
Cairo courtâs decision taints countryâs reputation and confirms Israel as ally
Egypt condemns burning of Jerusalem mosque, church
The attacks are believed to have been implemented by a group of Israeli settlersÂ

Egypt condemns Israeli settlement activity
Palestine aims transferral of matter to ICC, say Palestinian media outlets

Shoukry meets UN diplomat to discuss Palestinian issue
Robert Serry arrived in Cairo to discuss potential resumption of Palestinian-Israeli peace talks
New West Bank settlements destroy Egyptâs efforts in peace talks: Foreign ministry
The Israeli government announced new bids to build 450 settlements over the Green Line

Rafah crossing to reopen for 3 days starting Tuesday
Students and humanitarian cases will cross in both directions
Tunnel containing weapons, explosives discovered in Rafah
Tunnel was 1,200 metres long and extended beyond current buffer zone: Armed Forces
Egypt continues to link extremism with Israeli-Palestinian conflict as it bids for UNSC seat
Recent statements by officials suggest that Egyptâs hopes for security role is based on linking international extremism with neighbouring conflict
Egyptian and Palestinian presidents discuss extremism
The meeting comes after Paris march earlier this week denouncing terrorism

Al-Sisi to meet Abbas to discuss Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Talks will include Arab financial safety nets for Palestinians, says Fatah leader

Al-Sisi discusses Israeli-Palestinian conflict with Tony Blair
President also meets Jewish Congress president, a businessman and one of the biggest sponsors of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Egypt continues to push for UN Security Council membership in international meetings
Egypt reaffirms desire to be key regional security player at international conference as it seeks support of African countries in its bid

Palestine to join International Criminal Court: UN Chief
Despite failure to achieve nation status at UN Security Council late December, Palestine to be accepted onto UN war-crimes court, while official speaks of possible Israeli retributions

Palestinian Authority to pursue statehood bid, despite setbacks
“We didn’t fail; the UN Security Council failed us,” says Mahmoud Abbas
Egypt reiterates support for Palestinian’s statehood aspirations
Palestinian Authority appeals to ICC following rejection of statehood bid

Setting benchmark in battle for statehood: Palestine in Asian Cup
By James M. Dorsey Palestine has set a new benchmark for nations like the Kurds and the Kosovars, who see football as a key part of their toolbox to achieve statehood, with its qualification for this monthâs Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup even if the Palestinian road to statehood is increasingly pockmarked by seemingly …

Militants bomb Sinai gas pipeline for 27th time
Egypt’s gas exports to Jordan dropped dramatically in 2014 due to militant attacks

Hamas commits to Egyptian-brokered ceasefire agreement
Egypt should take action “to stop the occupation’s violations” as peace agreement sponsor, says Haniyeh

Egypt to deport 51 Palestinian migrants to Gaza
The migrants had entered Egypt through underground smuggling tunnels
Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian during West Bank raid
Death comes less than a week after confrontation between Israeli troops and West Bank protesters led to the death of a Palestinian minister