59 h. ago Israel strengthens control over Gaza’s Morag corridor, seeking to impose buffer zones

Field reports have confirmed that Israeli forces may take full control of the Palestinian city of Rafah in the coming days, further isolating the city from the central and southern Gaza Strip. The Israeli army has called on Rafah residents to evacuate the city completely, a move believed to be aimed at strengthening control over … The post Israel strengthens control over Gaza’s Morag corridor, seeking to impose buffer zones appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 d. ago Israeli media says several countries willing to receive Gaza residents

The AlQahera News Channel, citing Israeli media, reported that several countries have expressed their willingness to accept Palestinians from Gaza Strip, but have strategic demands. It added that negotiations are ongoing with more than one country to absorb Palestinians from Gaza Strip, according to statements made by a political source to Israeli media. The source … The post Israeli media says several countries willing to receive Gaza residents appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 d. ago Egypt presents new ceasefire, prisoner swap proposal: Israeli media

Egypt presents new ceasefire, prisoner swap proposal: Israeli media  Anadolu Ajansı

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5 d. ago Qatar strongly denies allegations of paying Netanyahu advisors to undermine Egypt

The State of Qatar has expressed its strong condemnation of “media statements that allege payments were made to diminish the efforts of our sister nation, Egypt, or any of the mediators in the mediation process between Hamas and Israel.” Qatar, in a statement issued by its International Media Office on Thursday, asserted that “these allegations … The post Qatar strongly denies allegations of paying Netanyahu advisors to undermine Egypt appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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6 d. ago Widespread hostility for Jews and Israel found in Egypt’s state media

Widespread hostility for Jews and Israel found in Egypt’s state media  JNS.org

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1 week ago Iranian diplomat to Cairo talks Gaza, regional tensions in exclusive interview

Iranian diplomat Mohammad Soltani Fard, the head of Iran’s Interest Section in Cairo, said that Egypt plays a pivotal role in the region and has succeeded in stopping the displacement of Gaza’s residents, adding that Tehran backs Cairo in its reconstruction plan for Gaza. In an exclusive interview, he noted that the resistance in Yemen … The post Iranian diplomat to Cairo talks Gaza, regional tensions in exclusive interview appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. ago SIS denies allegations of Egypt providing military aid to Israel

The Egyptian State Information Service (SIS) on Tuesday has slammed allegations spread online through social media and news websites about Egypt providing military aid to Israel. It clarified that these websites, which it accused of being “detached from reality”, consistently ignore Egypt’s unshakeable stance on Gaza ever since the war broke out, which has ensured … The post SIS denies allegations of Egypt providing military aid to Israel appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. ago Israel approves controversial proposal to facilitate emigration of Palestinians from Gaza

CNN  —  Israel’s security cabinet has approved a controversial proposal to facilitate Palestinian emigration from Gaza, a move critics warn could amount to ethnic cleansing. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Sunday said the security cabinet approved the proposal by Defense Minister Israel Katz to organize “a voluntary transfer for Gaza residents who express interest … The post Israel approves controversial proposal to facilitate emigration of Palestinians from Gaza appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. ago Egypt refutes reports of relocating 500,000 Gaza residents to North Sinai

Egypt refutes reports of relocating 500,000 Gaza residents to North Sinai  Egyptian Streets

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2 w. ago Egypt willing to temporarily moving 500,000 Gaza residents to northern Sinai: Report

Egypt willing to temporarily moving 500,000 Gaza residents to northern Sinai: Report  MyIndMakers

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3 w. ago War and Economic Struggles Deepen Gender Gaps in Israel and Egypt

War and Economic Struggles Deepen Gender Gaps in Israel and Egypt  The Media Line

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3 w. ago Egypt praises Trump statement downplaying the need to displace Gaza residents

Egypt on Thursday expressed its appreciation for US President Donald Trump’s Wednesday statements during his meeting with Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin, wherein he downplayed the need to displace the residents of the Gaza Strip. Egypt affirmed that this position reflects a clear understanding to avoid worsening Gaza’s humanitarian condition. It also showcases the the … The post Egypt praises Trump statement downplaying the need to displace Gaza residents appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 w. ago Israel targets Syrian army’s observation platforms and tanks

Israeli media announced on Monday that the Israeli army has targeted observation platforms and tanks belonging to the Syrian army. Syrian media reported that the Israeli Air Force launched several raids on former military sites around Jbab and Izraa in the countryside and city of Daraa, according to the AlQahera News channel. Israel’s raids targeted … The post Israel targets Syrian army’s observation platforms and tanks appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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