Egypt Pushes for an End to Violence in Gaza
Egypt has urged Israel and Hamas to halt hostilities in the Gaza Strip as fighting resumed on Friday after a…
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Egypt Urges Resumption of Gaza Truce, Talks Over Outstanding Issues
Egypt called on Friday for an immediate resumption of the ceasefire in Gaza and a return to the negotiating table,…
Obama Backs Egypt’s Truce Efforts, but Says Gaza Blockade Must be Lifted
President Barack Obama on Wednesday backed Egyptian efforts to broker a durable Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza but…
News Analysis: Gaza Ceasefire Promotes Egypt’s Regional Role
The success of Egypt's new leadership in reaching an "extendable" 72-hour humanitarian truce between the…
US Middle East Envoy to Visit Egypt Today for Gaza Truce Talks
The US envoy to the Middle East, Frank Lowenstein, is expected to arrive in Cairo Sunday for ceasefire talks with…
Twelve-Hour Ceasefire Takes Effect Between Israel, Gaza Militants
A 12-hour humanitarian truce went into effect on Saturday after Israel and Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza…
Can Egypt Deliver A Ceasefire Between Israel And Hamas?
Critics say Egypt was slow to respond to the current crisis, and its initial efforts have faltered. Add to that the…
Syria Agrees To Ceasefire During Eid Holiday-Brahimi
International mediator Lakhdar Brahimi said on Wednesday the Syrian government has agreed to a ceasefire during the…
Sudan, South Sudan Have to End Violence Now: UN
The United Nation Security Council has called for an “immediate” ceasefire between Sudan and South Sudan amid…
Syrian Govt kicks off Ceasefire
A ceasefire has come into force in Syria amid doubts expressed by Western countries about the government's…