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Exclusive: EU to announce €75 million package in financial support for Egypt

The European Union is deepening its relations with Egypt, increasing financial support to the North African country despite ongoing human rights concerns.

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Egypt grants presidential pardon to activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah

He was arrested in 2019 in Egypt and sentenced in 2021 to five years in jail for “spreading false news”.

Al Jazeera

Qatar hosts Arab-Islamic emergency summit: Who said what?

Arab, Muslim leaders gather in Qatar to condemn Israeli attack in Doha and warn Gaza war is a campaign of extermination.

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Has Trump really ended ‘seven’ wars?

President Trump has repeatedly taken credit for ending wars at a rate of ‘about one a month’ since returning to office in January. James Liddell takes a closer look at the president’s peacemaking record

The Independent UK

Israel set to approve 'largest' gas supply deal in its history to Egypt

After two years of delays, the Israeli government is expected to finalise the deal with Egypt in the next two weeks, involving exports from Leviathan, Israel's largest gas field.

Euronews

Hamas accepts Gaza truce proposal as Israel signals will continue war

Palestinian group tells mediators it approves latest Gaza ceasefire proposal and is ready to resume talks.

Al Jazeera

Arab leaders promise to work on reconstruction of Gaza and again press for a ceasefire

Arab leaders meeting at an annual summit in Baghdad say they're trying to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip and promised to contribute to the reconstruction of the territory once the war stops

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Trump in the Middle East: How much are US-Gulf investments worth?

US President Donald Trump embarks on a three-day tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates from Tuesday.

Al Jazeera

Qatar, Egypt leaders renew support for Gaza ceasefire, reconstruction plan

Doha and Cairo announce plans for an international conference to coordinate Gaza ‘humanitarian and development’ efforts.

Al Jazeera

UN chief says Palestinians in Gaza in ‘death loop’, demands end to blockade

Antonio Guterres has rejected Israel’s bid to control aid deliveries, calls Gaza a ‘killing field’ as blockade persists.

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Egypt on edge: finding a delicate balance between Gaza and Trump

US president Donald Trump famously called Egyptian president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi his “favourite dictator” in 2019, but their relationship has been complex. Trump’s return to the White House for a second term has sent ripples of concern through Cairo. In January 2025, Trump proposed a resolution to the ongoing Israel-Hamas…

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What is Egypt’s plan for the reconstruction of Gaza?

Arab League endorses Egyptian proposal that provides alternative to US President Trump’s plan to take over Gaza.

Al Jazeera

Arab leaders discuss alternative to Trump Gaza plan at Saudi Arabia meet

Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain seek to hash out plan to avoid Palestinian displacement.

Al Jazeera

Trump’s Gaza takeover ‘plan’ puts Egypt in a tough spot

Egypt must balance internal stability and US foreign aid when weighing its counter-offer to Trump’s Gaza plan.

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‘Colonial erasure’: Iran slams Trump plan to ‘clean out’ Gaza

Iran joins other countries in Middle East in rejecting Trump’s proposal for displacing Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan.

Evening Standard

Release of activist jailed in Egypt will take time, Starmer tells mother

Laila Soueif has been on hunger strike for 124 days in protest at her son Alaa Abd El-Fattah’s imprisonment.

Al Jazeera

Is Donald Trump’s plan to force Gaza’s population to neighbouring states?

What has been the response to such a plan and is it even legal?

Al Jazeera

Trump suggests he wants ethnic cleansing in Gaza. Is it feasible?

Analysts say political realities, including refusals from Egypt and Jordan, prevent mass displacement of Palestinians.

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Evening Standard

Jailed writer’s plight a ‘focus’ of Lammy’s meeting with Egyptian counterpart

Laila Soueif has critcised the Prime Minister for not having ‘deigned to reply’ to a letter she sent him about her son’s plight.

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Egyptian President Welcomes Ceasefire And Hostage Release Deal

Egyptian President el-Sisi supports ceasefire and aid delivery deal for Gaza, emphasizing peace and stability in the region.

The Independent UK

‘I’ll starve myself until I collapse to secure my son’s release from Egyptian prison,’ vows grandmother

Exclusive: Pro-democracy activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has been in prison in Egypt for more than 10 years on charges the United Nations says are unjust

Evening Standard

Hunger strike mother steps up action in bid to free son jailed in Egypt

Alaa Abd El-Fattah has spent most of the past decade in prison because of his criticism of Egypt’s rulers.

Al Jazeera

Somaliland goes to the polls amid Ethiopia-Somalia port deal row

Small Somaliland is positioned in the middle of a regional spat that some experts fear could escalate further.

Al Jazeera

World reactions as Donald Trump wins US presidential election

After a turbulent and defiant campaign against Kamala Harris, Trump will become the country’s 47th president.

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Egypt urges two-day truce as Israel kills 1,000 during northern Gaza siege

President Sisi’s plan includes exchanging four Israeli captives held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.

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