Egypt
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Hamas accepts three-phase ceasefire deal, but why did Israel say no to it?
News | May 07, 2024, 11:46 PM ISTPalestinian Islamist group Hamas said that it had agreed to a three-phased deal for a ceasefire and hostages-for-prisoners swap, although an Israeli official said the deal was not acceptable to Israel because terms had been "softened". But how will this 3-day truce work?
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Israel-Hamas War: Hamas says it accepts ceasefire proposal of Egypt, Qatar
News | May 07, 2024, 06:28 PM ISTAs per the media reports, Hamas informed Qatar and Egypt that they had agreed to accept the ceasefire plan proposed by the mediators. Watch to know more!
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Hamas says Gaza ceasefire talks stalled, Israel vows military operation in Rafah
World | May 06, 2024, 12:04 AM ISTWhile Hamas negotiators had arrived in Cairo on Saturday for intensified talks on a possible ceasefire in Gaza, the Israeli government abstained from the talks leading to failure of the initiative.
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Hamas negotiators arrive in Cairo for talks on ceasefire deal with Israel amid boiling tensions
World | May 04, 2024, 05:59 PM ISTSome reports indicate that there has been some progress in negotiating a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the latter demanding a complete withdrawal of troops. However, an Israeli official has downplayed such reports, saying Israel will not end the war until Hamas is eliminated.
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Hamas to consider 'extraordinarily generous' ceasefire proposal that could avert Rafah invasion
World | Apr 30, 2024, 07:17 AM ISTThe deal proposed by Egypt calls for the release of some Israeli hostages and the "restoration of sustainable calm" in the seven-month-long war in Gaza. It comes amid global alarm over a possible Israeli invasion in Rafah, where over a million Palestinians have taken shelter.
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Indian-origin billionaire ties knot in lavish Egyptian ceremony, private jets for guests
World | Apr 30, 2024, 11:37 PM ISTAnkur Jain, CEO of Bilt Rewards, and former WWE wrestler Erika Hammond exchanged vows in a dazzling celebration against the majestic setting of Egypt's Great Pyramids.
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'Israel thwarting efforts to conclude ceasefire': Hamas as it leaves Cairo without any breakthrough
World | Mar 07, 2024, 09:35 PM ISTAfter four days of talks mediated by Qatar and Egypt to secure a 40-day ceasefire ahead of the Muslim fasting month there is still no sign of progress on key sticking points, with both sides blaming the other.
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Hamas arrives in Egypt for ceasefire talks with deal 'on the table', but no confirmation from Israel
World | Mar 03, 2024, 05:53 PM ISTFrom the Israeli side, there was no official confirmation even that its delegation was attending. One source briefed on the talks had said Israel could stay away from Cairo unless Hamas first presented a full list of hostages who are still alive.
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Egypt: Ferry sinks in Nile killing 10 labourers who were on their way to work at construction site
World | Feb 27, 2024, 07:49 AM ISTThe incident took place in the town of Monshat el-Kanater in Giza, which is one of three provinces forming Greater Cairo. Many Egyptians make their way using boats on a daily basis, especially in Upper Egypt and the Nile Delta.
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Israel and Hamas making progress towards ceasefire deal, hostage talks: Officials
World | Feb 13, 2024, 07:31 PM ISTA senior Egyptian official said mediators have achieved what he described as “relatively significant” progress in the negotiations between Israel and Hamas. This came after both sides rejected each other's conditions for an imminent ceasefire and release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners.
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Another blunder! Biden confuses presidents of Mexico and Egypt after defending 'fine' memory | WATCH
World | Feb 09, 2024, 03:45 PM ISTBiden's remarks came after a special counsel report said he mishandled classified documents on foreign policy in Afghanistan after serving as vice president in 2017. The report described him as a "well-meaning elderly man with poor memory", to which Biden responded by saying his memory was "fine".
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Antony Blinken meets Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to discuss hostage deal amid war in Gaza
News | Feb 06, 2024, 07:07 PM ISTU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, during his fifth visit to the Middle East since the outbreak of the war in Gaza. Blinken was expected to to talk about a potential cease-fire deal, and postwar planning while tamping down regional tensions.
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VIDEO: PM Modi praises 'melodious' performance of Egyptian girl Kariman on 'Desh Rangeela' song
World | Jan 29, 2024, 06:43 PM ISTThe patriotic song was performed by Kariman while donning stunning Indian attire at the Indian Embassy in Egypt on the occasion of 75th Republic Day celebrations.
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Israel- Hamas War: Aid arrives for Palestinian civilians and hostages at Gaza border with Egypt
News | Jan 18, 2024, 05:55 PM ISTAid for Israeli hostages and Palestinian residents in the Gaza Strip was delivered to Egypt for transfer across the border, following a deal brokered by Qatar and France. Two Qatari planes arrived in El Arish in the north of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula carrying medical packages.
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El-Sissi wins Egypt's presidential election with great majority despite economic crisis
World | Dec 19, 2023, 09:15 AM ISTThe vote was overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza on Egypt's eastern border, which has threatened to expand into wider regional turmoil.
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Israeli army successfully repatriates 13 released hostages; Four more on route to safety
World | Nov 27, 2023, 12:05 AM ISTThe ceasefire, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, is part of a broader effort to secure the release of hostages. Hamas is set to release at least 50 Israeli hostages, while Israel commits to freeing 150 Palestinian prisoners, all of whom are women and minors.
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India's second tranche of humanitarian aid for war-ravaged Palestinians arrives in Egypt
World | Nov 19, 2023, 09:23 PM ISTIsrael-Hamas War: India on Sunday delivered 32 tonnes of aid to the Palestinian people using the Indian Air Force's C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft, destined for the Egyptian airport of El-Arish.
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Israel-Hamas War: Trucks carrying desperately-needed humanitarian aid cross into Gaza from Rafah
World | Oct 21, 2023, 01:54 PM ISTThe first convoy of 20 trucks carrying essential supplies of water, medicine and food have been allowed to enter Gaza. Israel had allowed Egypt to deliver limited humanitarian aid desperately sought by Palestinians amid dire conditions following Israel's 'complete siege'.
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IDF alleges Hamas actively preventing Palestinians from evacuating Gaza ahead of ground operation
World | Oct 15, 2023, 06:35 PM ISTIsrael had issued an evacuation order on Friday for 1.1 million people - almost half the population of the entire Gaza Strip - within 24 hours. Hamas told Palestinians to disobey to order and stay put in their homes against Israel's "disgusting psychological warfare".
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'Gaza has right to defend their legitimate cause': Syria and Iran come in support of Palestinians
World | Oct 12, 2023, 07:16 PM ISTBoth Raisi and Asad underscored that Israel’s policies are leading to bloodshed in the region and called on Arab and Muslim countries to work on defending the Palestinian people, especially in Gaza. They said they stand behind the Palestinian people who are “being subjected to crimes".