EU will assist Egypt in fortifying its borders in return for €7.4 billion in aid
Egypt
Israeli negotiators not present at talks in Cairo aimed at securing 40-day truce in time for Ramadan
UNRWA can only be phased out when ‘genuine, lasting and fair political situation’ is found for Palestinian refugees, says Philippe Lazzarini
Netanyahu reiterates intention to extend Israeli military offensive to Gaza’s southernmost city
Gaza health officials say 18 people killed in latest Israeli air attacks, as fears rise of expanded ground offensive
Israel approach other countries with the aim of securing their agreement to host Gazans as Egypt and Jordan repeat their opposition to proposal
Serious mismanagement of the economy has impoverished many but the authoritarian president has never allowed his grip on power to loosen
In the News podcast: The life and death of Irish safety diver Stephen Keenan and his intense relationship with free diver Alessia Zecchini
Former army commander takes nearly 90 per cent of the vote against three almost unknown opponents
Fears have increased that the border with Egypt could be breached, allowing a large number of Palestinian refugees to enter Egypt, potentially destabilising an Arab ally of the US
Proposed deal comes after week of negotiations mediated by Qatar, US, Egypt as Hamas says number of dead in Gaza has passed 14,100
Mr Hania’s wife and children have already left for Ireland through Rafah Crossing
Micheál Martin’s whistlestop tour marked the culmination of an intensive diplomatic drive with several Middle Eastern powers to bring Irish citizens and dependents into Egypt from Gaza
Sara and Ali el-Astal, the children of Irish-Palestinian man Khalid el-Astal, crossed into Egypt on Friday
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