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Israel-Gaza crisis: Hamas official predicts cease-fire soon
Middle East
May 20, 2021
Israel-Gaza crisis: Hamas official predicts cease-fire soon
A senior Hamas official said that talks with mediators over a cease-fire were underway, predicting that a truce could be reached within…
Kuwaiti protesters burn Israeli flag, reject normalisation deals
Middle East
May 20, 2021
Kuwaiti protesters burn Israeli flag, reject normalisation deals
Hundreds of Kuwaitis demonstrated on Wednesday in support of Palestinians and burned an Israeli flag to protest at the bombardment…
The Latest: Arab League accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing
Middle East
May 19, 2021
The Latest: Arab League accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing
CAIRO — The Arab League Parliament has convened an extraordinary meeting in Cairo to express solidarity with the Palestinians and…
North Sinai organizes blood donation campaign for injured Palestinians
Egypt
May 19, 2021
North Sinai organizes blood donation campaign for injured Palestinians
North Sinai’s Directorate of Youth and Sports on Wednesday organized a blood donation campaign in Al-Arish General Hospital to help…
Why Biden is not diving into Middle East peace brokering
Features/Interviews
May 19, 2021
Why Biden is not diving into Middle East peace brokering
Another tragic Middle East conflict is offering fresh insight into Joe Biden’s sometimes ruthless calculations about the purpose of his…
Israeli airstrikes kill 6, level large family home in Gaza
Middle East
May 19, 2021
Israeli airstrikes kill 6, level large family home in Gaza
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli airstrikes killed at least six people across the Gaza Strip and destroyed the…
President Sisi calls on international community to demand that Israel stop escalating violence
Egypt
May 18, 2021
President Sisi calls on international community to demand that Israel stop escalating violence
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called on the entire international community to urge Israel to stop its current escalation with…
Video| Egypt sends medical aid worth LE14 million to Palestinians in Gaza
Egypt
May 18, 2021
Video| Egypt sends medical aid worth LE14 million to Palestinians in Gaza
Under the directive of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced sending LE14 million in medical…
Egypt to contribute $500 million towards Gaza reconstruction
Egypt
May 18, 2021
Egypt to contribute $500 million towards Gaza reconstruction
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced Tuesday that Egypt will allocate US$500 million towards reconstruction of Gaza Strip following recent Israeli…
Israel, Hamas trade fire in Gaza; Palestinians go on strike
Middle East
May 18, 2021
Israel, Hamas trade fire in Gaza; Palestinians go on strike
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel carried out a wave of airstrikes on what it said were militant targets…