Press Releases

Israel Reports One Wrong Returned Body from Hamas

(MENAFN) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that one of the bodies handed over by Hamas on Tuesday is not linked to any of the hostages previously held by the Palestinian militant group in Gaza. This revelation came after the examination of...

Trump warns of disarming Hamas if they don’t disarm themselves

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has stated that Hamas must disarm, or the group will be forcibly disarmed, following the recent ceasefire in Gaza. Speaking at the White House while hosting Argentine President Javier Milei, Trump said: "If they...

Kremlin comments on Trump’s claim of nations dropping out of BRICS

(MENAFN) The Kremlin has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s recent assertion that countries are looking to “drop out” of BRICS due to fears of American tariffs and sanctions, emphasizing that the bloc’s mission is rooted in cooperation rather...

US, Saudi, UAE, Egypt urges for ceasefire in Sudan

(MENAFN) The United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt have jointly called for a three-month humanitarian truce in Sudan, followed by a permanent ceasefire and a nine-month transition to civilian rule. In a statement from...

Egypt says there is great progress in Gaza truce talks

(MENAFN) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced on Tuesday that discussions in the ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks are focusing on creating a mechanism to ensure a full Israeli withdrawal and unimpeded access for humanitarian aid....

Egypt alleges Ethiopia mismanaging Niel dam

(MENAFN) Egypt has strongly criticized Ethiopia’s handling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), accusing it of endangering regional stability through what it calls irresponsible management. According to official statements, Egyptian...

Egypt Criticizes Ethiopia Over Nile Dam Management

(MENAFN) Egypt has strongly condemned Ethiopia for what it described as “reckless management” of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), located on the Nile River. Egyptian authorities claim that Ethiopia’s handling of the dam has worsened...

Egypt Blames Ethiopia for Worsening Floods in Sudan

(MENAFN) Egypt has accused Ethiopia of “reckless management” of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile, blaming its operation for worsening floods and threatening lives in Sudan and Egypt. In a Friday statement, the Egyptian...

Egypt Poised to Host Indirect Talks on Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange

(MENAFN) Egypt confirmed Saturday it will host a fresh round of indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas on Sunday, aimed at finalizing a prisoner exchange as part of US President Donald Trump’s initiative to end the Gaza conflict. The...

Egypt, Palestine Hold Talks on Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Plan

(MENAFN) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh held a critical phone conversation on Saturday to review the latest developments regarding the U.S. ceasefire proposal for Gaza, according to a...

Egypt Reveals Hosting Indirect Talks Between Israel, Hamas

(MENAFN) Egypt announced on Saturday that it will host a fresh round of indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas on Sunday, focusing on the specifics of a prisoner exchange as part of US President Donald Trump’s initiative to end the...

Egypt verifies organizing fresh round of talks between Hamas, Israel

(MENAFN) Egypt verified on Saturday that it will host a new phase of mediator discussions between Israel and Hamas on Sunday. These negotiations will focus on the details of a inmate swap as part of a plan put forward by US President Donald Trump...

Trump’s son-in-law, Witkoff to attend Gaza peace summit in Egypt

(MENAFN) US special envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner will join Gaza peace plan talks between Israeli and Hamas negotiators in Egypt on Wednesday. Their arrival comes as a second day of indirect talks on...

Qatari Premier Plans Joining Gaza Ceasefire Talks in Egypt

(MENAFN) Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman is scheduled to travel to Egypt’s Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh on Wednesday to participate in ceasefire discussions between Hamas and Israel concerning Gaza. The prime...

Witkoff, Kushner Land in Egypt for Talks on Gaza Ceasefire

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, along with his son-in-law Jared Kushner, touched down in Egypt early Wednesday to advance urgent Gaza ceasefire negotiations, according to US media outlets. “President Trump's...

Hamas, Israel Indirect Talks Resume in Egypt

(MENAFN) Indirect discussions between Hamas and Israel have recommenced in Egypt, focusing on a potential ceasefire in Gaza and an exchange of prisoners. The negotiations, facilitated by intermediaries, are taking place in the coastal resort city...

Hamas-Israel Indirect Gaza Ceasefire Talks Continue in Egypt

(MENAFN) Indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel aimed at securing a Gaza ceasefire and prisoner swap resumed in Egypt on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. The Egyptian daily AlMasry Alyoum stated that talks between Hamas and Israeli...

Trump praises ‘very positive’ talks with Hamas before Egypt summit

(MENAFN) President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that discussions with Hamas regarding his proposed Gaza ceasefire have made significant progress as key meetings are set to take place in Egypt. “There have been very positive discussions with...

Trumps calls for quick move before Gaza negotiations in Egypt

(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has called on all parties involved in the Gaza conflict to "move fast" as indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel are set to begin in Egypt on Monday. The discussions follow Hamas's agreement to certain...

Egypt Advances Toward First Nuclear Power Plant

(MENAFN) Egypt is steadily advancing toward the completion of its inaugural nuclear power facility, anticipated to be finalized by 2029, according to Electricity and Renewable Energy Minister Mahmoud Esmat. In an interview with a news agency,...