Live News of Egypt March 19, 2024

Famine Warning Issued For Northern Gaza By UN Report

Israeli troops are carrying out what they describe as 'precise operations' at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza in an effort to thwart terrorism, according to the Israel Defense Forces and the Israel Security Agency (ISA), also knRead More

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Ombudsman Concerned Over EU-Egypt Migration Deal

An ombudsman has expressed apprehension regarding the migration deal between the European Union (EU) and Egypt. The ombudsman highlighted potential issues with the agreement, raising questions about its implications and coRead More

Israeli Delegation Leaves Qatar After Talks With Hamas

An Israeli delegation led by Mossad Director David Barnea has departed from Doha after a day of talks with Hamas, facilitated by Qatari and Egyptian mediators. While no breakthrough was achieved during this initial meetingRead More

Israel's Security Chief Leaves Doha After Ceasefire Talks

Israel's head of Security Services, David Barnea, has departed from Doha following discussions with Qatari and Egyptian officials regarding a potential ceasefire in Gaza. The Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson announcedRead More

Gaza's Entire Population Faces Severe Food Insecurity Crisis

During a recent press conference in the Philippines, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted the dire situation in Gaza, stating that the entire population is facing severe levels of acute food insecurity. This clRead More

China's Envoy Wang Kejian Meets With Hamas Leader

China's Foreign Ministry confirmed that its envoy Wang Kejian held a meeting with Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Qatar, marking the first acknowledged encounter between a Chinese official and Hamas since OctoberRead More

US Secretary Of State To Broker Ceasefire Agreement In Middle East

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to embark on a diplomatic mission to Saudi Arabia and Egypt this week to engage in discussions aimed at securing an immediate ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas....Read More

Biden And Netanyahu Discuss Gaza Aid And Hamas Defeat

The Biden administration has announced plans to hold discussions with Israeli officials in Washington soon to explore alternative strategies aimed at targeting key elements of Hamas and securing the Egypt-Gaza border withoRead More

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US Urged To Address Israel's Rafah Operation Consequences

Egypt has called on the United States to clearly communicate to Israel the potential consequences of its recent military operation in Rafah, a city located in the Gaza Strip. The Egyptian government expressed its concernsRead More

Israeli Forces Raid Gaza Hospital, Claim Hamas Regrouped Inside

Israeli forces launched a raid on Al-Shifa Hospital in the Gaza Strip, alleging that Hamas terrorists regrouped there and fired attacks from inside the compound. This action follows a previous raid in November, where the IRead More

Qatar, Israel, Egypt To Begin Talks On Gaza Ceasefire

Talks are set to begin on Monday between Qatar’s Prime Minister, Israel’s Mossad chief, and Egyptian officials to discuss a potential ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the release of hostages held by Hamas, according to...Read More

Hamas Official Describes Latest Ceasefire Proposal As 'Logical'

Hamas official Ghazi Hamad has described the latest ceasefire proposal submitted by the group to mediators as 'logical.' In an interview with Al-Arabiya channel, Hamad, a senior figure in the political bureau of Hamas, staRead More

Controversy Surrounds Claim Of World's Oldest Pyramid In Indonesia

Guinness World Records recognizes the Djoser Step pyramid in Egypt as the world's oldest pyramid, dating back to around 2,630 BC. However, a recent paper published in October suggested that a layer of the Gunung Padang...Read More

EU Announces $8 Billion Aid Package For Egypt

The European Union has unveiled a significant aid package of $8 billion for Egypt in an effort to support the country's struggling economy and address potential migration pressures. The deal, set to be signed during a...Read More

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Major Fire Destroys Historic Al-Ahram Studio In Cairo

An 80-year-old iconic Al-Ahram Studio in Cairo was ravaged by a major fire on Saturday morning, causing extensive damage and spreading to adjacent buildings. The fire, which took over five hours to extinguish, erupted justRead More

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Fitch Urges Egypt To Sustain Reforms For Credit Rating

Fitch Ratings has recently stated that Egypt must demonstrate the sustainability of its economic reforms before any potential credit rating adjustments can be made. The global credit rating agency emphasized the importanceRead More

Legendary Australian Stunt Performer Grant Page Dies At Age 85

Grant Page, the renowned Australian stunt performer known for his daring work in iconic films such as Mad Max, The Man From Hong Kong, and Mad Dog Morgan, has passed away at the age of 85....Read More

Egypt Urges Increase In Humanitarian Aid To Besieged Gaza

Egypt's top diplomat has made a heartfelt plea for an immediate escalation in humanitarian assistance to Gaza through land crossings. This appeal comes as hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in the enclave are facing sevRead More

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Israeli Military Plans Humanitarian Islands For Displaced Palestinians

The Israeli military has announced its intention to relocate a significant portion of the 1.4 million displaced Palestinians currently residing in the southern town of Rafah in the Gaza Strip. This move is part of the...Read More

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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Defends TikTok Amid Proposed Ban, Citing Lack Of Convincing Evidence

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has emerged as a vocal advocate for the popular social media platform. During an Intel briefing, Omar expressed her skepticism regarding the proposed ban, aligning herself with the majority of AmerRead More