Tag: Egypt

Hamas Accepts Egyptian Proposal for Hostage Release and Ceasefire, Israel Responds with Counter-Offer

The Egyptian proposal closely resembles an earlier plan presented by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.

March 30, 2025

“Clean Out That Whole Thing”: Trump Suggests Relocating Palestinians from Gaza to Neighboring Countries

Trump’s comments come amidst ongoing international concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as well as debate about long-term solutions for the region.

January 27, 2025

Egypt proposes two-day Gaza ceasefire to facilitate return of four Israeli hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu opted not to put the proposal to a vote, citing concerns over the initial ceasefire, and sent Bar back to Egypt to negotiate better terms.

October 28, 2024

Antony Blinken to visit Egypt this week to accelerate ceasefire talks

US President Joe Biden has already communicated his country's stance regarding the Rafah operations in a direct telecall to the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

March 20, 2024

Egypt denies breach of its airspace by Israeli military aircraft

Egypt on Saturday categorically denied media reports that Israeli military aircraft penetrated Egyptian airspace.

February 25, 2024

Egypt’s President warns against military escalation in Middle East

The Greek Minister highlighted the pivotal role of Egypt as "an indispensable cornerstone for stability in the Middle East".

January 18, 2024

Egyptian Navy receives German-made MEKO-A200 frigate

Built by Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), the frigate delivery procedures were already completed in Bremerhaven, Germany, in mid-December before the warship headed to Egypt.

January 1, 2024

Egypt to detail proposal on Gaza ceasefire upon receiving responses from concerned parties: Official

Egypt, upon receiving responses from the parties, would announce the proposal in detail.

December 29, 2023

Egypt’s Sisi wins presidential election with 89.6% of vote

Nearly 44.8 million citizens at home and abroad voted in the election, out of around 67 million eligible voters, representing a turnout of 66.8 per cent, which is "the highest turnout in Egypt's history.

December 19, 2023