What help can Egypt offer Saudi Arabia in the war against the Houthis?
Analysts say that any move from Egypt will remain ‘strictly defensive’, as the conflict in Yemen intensifies.
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Analysts say that any move from Egypt will remain ‘strictly defensive’, as the conflict in Yemen intensifies.
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The Turkish president said humanitarian tragedy continues in the enclave amid a fresh wave of deadly Israeli attacks.
UK PM calls arrival of blogger and Egyptian government critic, who spent nearly 12 years in prison, ‘profound relief’.

“I think most leaders there were there for him [Trump] as much as or perhaps more than they were for the ceasefire plan.

Egyptt’s President el-Sisi said a two-state solution is the “only way” to secure lasting peace for Israel and Palestine.

US President Donald Trump and other world leaders signed a document on the Gaza ceasefire deal.

US President Donald Trump praised Egypt’s Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for playing a “very important role” in th Gaza ceasefire.
Scenes of jubilation break out in Israel as seven captives are transferred to the custody of Red Cross.

Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah was reunited with his family on Tuesday following his release,
Arab, Muslim leaders gather in Qatar to condemn Israeli attack in Doha and warn Gaza war is a campaign of extermination.
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi says ‘displacement of the Palestinian people is an injustice’ after US president repeated call.