36 h. ago Macron hails Sisi’s efforts to achieve peace, affirms rejection of Palestinians displacement

French President Emmanuel Macron praised on Monday 7/4/2025 efforts of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to achieve peace in the Middle East. “We appreciate president Sisi’s efforts to realize peace in the region. We reject the forced displacement of Palestinians and support the Arab plan for Gaza reconstruction,” Macron said. The French president made the remarks … The post Macron hails Sisi’s efforts to achieve peace, affirms rejection of Palestinians displacement appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 d. ago Israel expands its aggression within northern Gaza, prompting international outcry

The Israeli army has expanded its ground aggression in the northern Gaza Strip on Friday, including shelling the Shuja’iyya neighborhood. Arab and international efforts continue to push for a ceasefire agreement, with French President Emmanuel Macron scheduled to arrive in Cairo on Sunday evening to support its efforts to stop the war. The Arab League … The post Israel expands its aggression within northern Gaza, prompting international outcry appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago Trump admin has terminated majority of its funding for key Syrian humanitarian organization

CNN  —  The Trump administration has terminated a majority of its funding for a key Syrian civil and humanitarian organization, the White Helmets, according to internal documents and the organization. The funding from the US Agency for International Development (USAID) for the White Helmets’ firefighting, search and rescue, and community resilience work was terminated as … The post Trump admin has terminated majority of its funding for key Syrian humanitarian organization appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. ago Scandal rocks Washington after military plans accidentally leaked via Signal

A report published by The Atlantic magazine has revealed that senior members of US President Donald Trump’s administration accidentally shared sensitive military operational plans, potentially classified as “top secret,” via a non-government encrypted messaging app. According to the report, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz conducted a group conversation via Signal with Vice President J.D. Vance, … The post Scandal rocks Washington after military plans accidentally leaked via Signal appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. ago Germany is unlocking billions to supercharge its military at a seismic moment for Europe

Central Germany CNN  —  “Do you think you can trust Putin?” German Brig. Gen. Ralf Hammerstein asks with a wry smile. It’s a rhetorical question to which most of Europe would give the same answer – no. As the Trump administration continues to pursue a deal to end the war in Ukraine — one that … The post Germany is unlocking billions to supercharge its military at a seismic moment for Europe appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. ago Putin just called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine, with the Russian art of the ‘no’ deal

CNN  —  A “no” is not a “yes” when it is a “maybe,” a “probably not,” or an “only if.” This is the painfully predictable lesson the Trump administration’s first real foray into wartime diplomacy with the Kremlin has dealt. They’ve been hopelessly bluffed. They asked for a 30-day, frontline-wide ceasefire, without conditions. On Tuesday, … The post Putin just called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine, with the Russian art of the ‘no’ deal appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 w. ago A fateful moment looms as Trump’s team seeks to bypass the judiciary

CNN  —  The most chilling aspect of a new White House claim of boundless executive power is not whether officials ignored a judge’s order to halt deportations of Venezuelan gang members. It’s that some senior Trump administration aides seem not to care if they did. There are even claims that some judges are simply too … The post A fateful moment looms as Trump’s team seeks to bypass the judiciary appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 w. ago UAE lobbying Trump administration to reject Arab League Gaza plan, officials say

UAE lobbying Trump administration to reject Arab League Gaza plan, officials say  Middle East Eye

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3 w. ago Amid bursts of resistance, Trump administration squeezes colleges over pro

CNN  —  The Trump administration is tightening its grip on efforts to quash pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses, even as a protest over the detention of activist Mahmoud Khalil flared at the president’s New York City residence and resistance efforts continue in the courts and beyond. Khalil, a Palestinian refugee whose green card was revoked … The post Amid bursts of resistance, Trump administration squeezes colleges over pro-Palestinian protests as activist remains detained appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 w. ago Trump Administration Considers New Travel Ban Affecting 41 Countries

Trump Administration Considers New Travel Ban Affecting 41 Countries  Egyptian Streets

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last month Saudi Analyst Tells TML Egypt’s $53 Billion Gaza Reconstruction Plan May ‘Face Major Obstacles’

Saudi Analyst Tells TML Egypt’s $53 Billion Gaza Reconstruction Plan May ‘Face Major Obstacles’  The Media LineWhat is Egypt’s plan for the reconstruction of Gaza?  Al Jazeera EnglishU.S., Israel reject Gaza reconstruction plan backed by Arab nations  CBS News

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