Greater respect for international humanitarian law needed – 150 years after Geneva Convention
By Didier Burkhalter and Peter Maurer 150 years ago this past…
Gaza ceasefire extended for five days
The extension comes to provide more time for the indirect negotiations taking…
Shoukry discusses Gaza with Western counterparts
Ongoing round of indirect talks in Cairo are the “most serious”, says…
‘Mounting evidence’ of ‘war crimes’ in Gaza conflict: Amnesty
Gaza death toll soars over 1,650 as more bodies are pulled from…
UN Human Rights Council investigates human rights violations in Palestine
Council strongly condemns violence resulting from Israeli offensive in Gaza; welcomes Egypt’s…
Death toll rises on both sides in Gaza as fighting enters third week
Over 100,000 Gaza residents flee their homes in mass displacements as the…
Egypt is ready to play political role in Iraq: Foreign Ministry
After taking over parts of Iraq, the Islamic State in Iraq and…
Rafah border crossing to be reopened for 4 days
Crossing to be opened from Sunday to Wednesday for pilgrimage and humanitarian…
Haniyeh calls for permanent opening of Rafah crossing
The border crossing has been closed since 1 April; humanitarian cases are…
Egypt considering relief for Palestinians
Egypt is currently making arrangements to transport Qatari-funded fuel to neighbouring Gaza