Egypt

Hamas and Israel Open Talks in Egypt Under Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan

Delegations from Hamas and Israel on Monday began indirect talks in Egypt on ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza, with US President Donald Trump judging that the Palestinian militant group was ready to compromise over his proposals for a deal.

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Negotiators Due in Egypt for Gaza Talks as Trump Urges Quick Action

Delegations from Hamas, Israel and the United States are due to convene in Egypt for talks on Monday, with US President Donald Trump calling on negotiators to "move fast" to end the nearly two-year war in the Gaza Strip.

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Arab Countries Revisit ‘NATO-Style’ Security Force Proposal by Egypt

Arab League member countries are reportedly reconsidering a “NATO-style” collective security force in the region first proposed by Egypt in 2015, insider sources have informed The National. 

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Arab Bloc Says No Peace Without End to ‘Hostile’ Israel Actions

The Arab League said that peace in the Middle East cannot be achieved without a Palestinian state and an end to Israel's "hostile practices."

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US Approves $4.67B Sale of Air Defense System to Egypt

The United States on Thursday announced the approval of a $4.67 billion sale of the NASAMS air defense system and related support to Egypt.

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Netanyahu Vows to Uproot Hamas as Ceasefire Proposals Are Discussed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday vowed to eradicate Hamas, even as the Palestinian militant group said it was discussing new proposals from mediators for a ceasefire in Gaza.

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Crew Killed in Egyptian Military Training Jet Crash

An Egyptian military training aircraft crashed during an air force exercise on Monday, killing its crew, the military said.

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China, Egypt Host Joint Air Force Drills for First Time

In a first, China and Egypt kicked off the “Eagles of Civilization 2025” joint air forces drill at an Egyptian Air Base this week.

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Hamas Says Will Free Hostages If End to Gaza War Guaranteed

A senior Hamas official said on Monday that the Palestinian group is prepared to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for a "serious prisoner swap" and guarantees that Israel will end the war in Gaza.

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Egypt Nears Deal for up to 100 South Korean FA-50 Light Attack Aircraft

An Egyptian diplomatic official has confirmed that Cairo is in advanced talks with South Korea for the purchase of up to 100 FA-50 light attack aircraft.

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