Egypt, Qatar, and the United States have been leading mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas to end the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, which has resulted in the deaths of more than 40,800 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis since Oct. 7, 2023, according to official tally from the two...
CAIRO, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- Any Israeli attempt to control the Philadelphi Corridor along the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip is "unacceptable," an Egyptian high-ranking official said on Tuesday. "No new arrangements have been discussed with Israel regarding the Philadelphi Corridor on ...
ween Gaza and Egypt Interview: Chris McGreal discusses efforts to widen the border between Gaza and EgyptInterview: Chris McGreal discusses efforts to widen the border between Gaza and EgyptRENEE MONTAGNE, STEVE INSKEEP
The border crossing between Egypt and Gaza opened on Saturday to let a trickle of desperately needed aid into the besieged Palestinian territory for the first time since Israel sealed it off in the wake of Hamas'bloody rampagetwo weeks ago. Just 20 trucks were allowed in, an amount aid worke...
Israel demands better security at border between Gaza, Egypt
Earlier in the day, Israeli airstrikes hit the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, disrupting the delivery of humanitarian aid. Negotiations between the United Nations and Egyptian officials are ongoing to ensure aid can flow through the crossing, with Egypt seeking assurances from Israel...
By Ahmed Mohamed Hassan and Maayan Lubell CAIRO (Reuters) - Israeli and Egyptian ceasefire negotiators are in talks about an electronic surveillance system along the border between Gaza and Egypt that could allow Israel to pull back its troops from the area if a ...
Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Israel should keep troops on a border strip between Gaza and Egypt. According to an X post by an Axios journalist, Netanyahu told a gathering that Israel would not withdraw forces from the Philadelphi corridor between Gaza and Egyp...
Egypt has relaxed restrictions at its border with the Gaza Strip, allowing many Palestinians to cross freely for the first time in four years. Women, children and men over 40 are now allowed to pass freely. Men aged between 18 and 40 will still require a permit, and trade is prohibited....
While a Complete Israeli Withdrawal From Gaza Is Not on the Agenda at This Stage of Cease-fire Talks, the Status of the Philadelphi Route and Rafah Crossing on the Gaza-Sinai Border Are Key to Egypt's Position