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If Trump wants Gaza ceasefire, he must pressure Netanyahu, experts say

Analysts say Trump’s call for ceasefire is incomplete without using US leverage to push Israel to conclude negotiations.

Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2025

US sanctions UN expert Francesca Albanese over Israel criticism

UN rapporteur appears to dismiss the Trump administration penalties, calling them ‘mafia-style intimidation techniques’.

Al Jazeera · Jul 9, 2025

‘Insane’: Rights advocates denounce Trump’s call for US to ‘own’ Gaza

US president’s proposal for Gaza during news conference with Israeli PM Netanyahu prompts bewilderment and rebuke.

Al Jazeera · Feb 5, 2025

Egypt presidential elections: Here’s what you need to know

Egyptians will vote for their next president over a three-day period starting on December 10.

Al Jazeera · Dec 1, 2023

‘Important but not enough’: What does Israel-Hamas deal mean for US policy?

Advocates pledge to continue to push for ceasefire as Biden welcomes captives deal that will see temporary pause to war.

Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2023

Will Egypt accept Palestinians if Israel pushes them out of Gaza?

Analysts say Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi fears instability at home if Palestinian refugees cross the border.

Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2023

Egypt faces scrutiny in US after Senator Menendez’s bribery indictment

US lawmakers are demanding probe into allegations that Egypt was involved in bribery scheme with Senator Bob Menendez.

Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2023

US aid to Egypt under new scrutiny after Menendez indictment - Roll Call

An indictment accuses Sen. Bob Menendez of receiving bribes and using his position from 2018 to 2022 to benefit the Egyptian government.

Roll Call · Sep 28, 2023