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Egypt Today
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Sisi urges adherence to Iran-Israel ceasefire, says regional escalation threatened widespread violence
Photos of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi (R) and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian (L) - Compiled by the Egyptian Presidency CAIRO – 25 June 2025: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed Egypt's commitment to doing everything necessary to reinforce the recently announced ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran in a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Wednesday. Sisi welcomed the announcement of the ceasefire agreement, stressing the importance of solidifying and adhering to this agreement, especially given the regional escalation that almost plunged the area into chaos and widespread violence, the Egyptian Presidency reported. The phone call covered Egypt's intensive efforts and communications over the past days with various concerned parties, notably the United States, to contain the escalation and restore calm and stability to the region. The two leaders stressed the importance of resuming negotiations between Washington and Tehran regarding the nuclear program, addressing concerns related to nuclear non-proliferation, and promoting the establishment of a weapons of mass destruction-free zone in the Middle East. They described the current period as critical and sensitive, requiring pushing towards comprehensive political solutions and adopting approaches that consider the various dimensions related to regional security. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi told the Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in a Tuesday phone call that Egypt condemns any violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, while praising its air defense#Egypt #News #Breaking | #مصر #عاجل — Egypt Today Magazine (@EgyptTodayMag) June 25, 2025 Sisi expressed Egypt's firm rejection of the recent Iranian missile attack targeting Qatar, emphasizing Egypt's condemnation of any actions that violate the sovereignty of nations, particularly those of Arab and Islamic countries. The Iranian president expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Sisi, commending Egypt's wise positions that support the restoration of stability in the region and the efforts to prevent bloodshed among all parties. Israel and Iran have committed to a ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump early on Tuesday less than two days after the US launched heavy strikes on Iran's nuclear sites of Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan. Trump dubbed the strike 'very successful,' claiming that key enrichment facilities there were 'totally and completely obliterated.' The US strikes came amidst the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, which culminated in a ceasefire after Tehran launched a limited retaliatory strike on the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Tel Aviv initiated the war on 13 June, bombing nuclear and military sites in Iran and assassinating key military officials and senior nuclear scientists. The Israeli strikes disrupted Omani-mediated talked between the US and Iran that aimed at limiting Iran's nuclear enrichment.
Egypt Today
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Houthis launch 4th missile attack on Israel in a week, warn ‘operations will escalate'
CAIRO – 23 May 2025: The Houthis announced on Friday targeting Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv on Friday with a hypersonic ballistic missile, marking their fourth attack on Israel this week. 'The operation has successfully achieved its objective,' Houthis' spokesman Yahya Saree announced in a video statement. 'It caused millions of herds of usurping Zionists to flee to shelters and halting airport operations,' he added. Saree warned that the Houthis' operations against Israel 'will escalate' as long as the Israeli attacks and besiege on Gaza persist. Israel, who is facing unprecedented pressures from its closest allies over its handling of the war in Gaza, has pledged to resume a 'minimal' amount of humanitarian aid into the enclave after nearly three months of blockade#Egypt #Africa #MENAhttps:// — Egypt Today Magazine (@EgyptTodayMag) May 21, 2025 The Israeli army announced intercepting the attack with no reports of injuries or damage. The missile attack set off sirens early today in central Israel, including Tel Aviv, according to Israeli reports, causing nearly a million residents to rush to bomb shelters. The Houthis, who have launched hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones on Israel since the start of the Israeli war in Gaza in 2023, say their fresh attack comes in affirmation of their solidarity with the Palestinian people. Their attacks have continued despite Israeli airstrikes that targeted ports and other vital facilities in Yemen and killed several people. The war in Gaza has killed nearly 54,000 people, predominantly women and children, according to local health officials.
Egypt Today
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Israeli forces drop warning leaflets as they launch new military operation to occupy Gaza
CAIRO – 17 May 2025: Early Saturday morning, the Israeli occupation forces began expanding their military operations in Gaza amid Hamas's reluctance to agree to a temporary halt of the fighting and give up on their long-held demand of a permanent end to the war. Within hours of the start of Operation Gideon Chariots, the Israeli army launched extensive strikes and moved troops to seize control of areas within the Gaza Strip, killing dozens of Palestinians including women and children. The Israeli army said in a statement that the operation aims to achieve all the war's objectives, including the release of captives and the dismantling of Hamas. Operation Gideon Chariots, a reference to a biblical warrior, aims to occupy all of Gaza and displace its residents, according to Israeli reports. The Israeli government has called up tens of thousands of reservists for the operation. Israeli forces have ramped up strikes on Gaza, killing more than 250 people, many of them women and children, bringing the total fatalities since the start of the war 19 months ago to over 53,000 Palestinians, according to local health officials#Egypt… — Egypt Today Magazine (@EgyptTodayMag) May 16, 2025 According to Israeli reports, the operation is likely to last several months, including the evacuation of the entire population of Gaza from combat zones, including northern Gaza, to areas in the southern Gaza Strip. The Israeli army plans to remain in any area it occupies. 'Strike The Sea' Israeli aircraft dropped leaflets in Deir al-Balah, including Verse 63 of Surat Al-Shu'ara: 'Then We inspired to Moses, 'Strike with your staff the sea,' and it parted, and each portion was like a great towering mountain.' Below them was the text: "O residents of Gaza, the Israeli army is coming." On the ground, 13 Palestinians were killed and others wounded on Saturday when the Israeli occupation bombed civilian homes in Jabalia, north of the Gaza Strip, and Khan Yunis, south of the Strip. Local sources reported that an Israeli drone bombed a house in the western camp in Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip, killing two citizens and wounding others. The sources added that the Israeli occupation bombed a house in the Tal Al-Zaatar area, east of Jabalia camp, north of the Gaza Strip, killing three citizens and wounding others. Civil defense and ambulance crews recovered the body of a Palestinian from in Shuja'iyya neighborhood, east of Gaza City. He was killed by Israeli fire while trying to get food from his home. Israeli airstrikes on a house east of Jabalia, north of the Gaza Strip, also injured a number of citizens, and others were missing under the rubble, with rescue teams having difficulty reaching them. The Israeli forces continue to bomb and destroy homes throughout the Gaza Strip, displacing thousands of citizens, some of whom have left their families under the rubble and unable to rescue them. The war in Gaza has killed over 53,000 people, predominantly women and children, according to local health authorities.
Egypt Today
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
UPDATED: Horror in Tel Aviv as missile attack from Yemen triggers sirens in central Israel
Footage showed beachgoers in Tel Aviv rapidly evacuating in large numbers amidst the blaring sirens – Social media CAIRO – 9 May 2025: A missile attack from Yemen triggered sirens across central Israel on Friday, causing panic as many fled to shelters before the Israeli army announced successful interception. Footage showed beachgoers in Tel Aviv rapidly evacuating in large numbers amidst the blaring sirens. The Israeli military confirmed the interception of the ballistic missile with no reports of injuries or damage. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it involved a hypersonic ballistic missile that targeted Ben Gurion Airport. Houthis' military spokesperson Yahya Saree said in a video statement on X that the missile 'successfully achieved its purpose, pushing millions of occupying Zionists to run into shelters and halting airport operations for nearly an hour.' The Houthis' UAV force also conducted a drone attack on a 'vital target' in Yaffa, added Saree. He renewed their warning to global airlines to immediately halt their flights to occupied Palestinian territories and stressed that their ban on air navigation on Israel will continue until Gaza war stops and blockade on the enclave is lifted. Israeli ambulance reports that they have treated eight people from injuries as a ballistic missile launched from Yemen struck Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, successfully breaching Israeli air defenses#Egypt #Africa #MENAhttps:// — Egypt Today Magazine (@EgyptTodayMag) May 4, 2025 This attack follows recent Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hudaydah port city and Sanaa airport earlier this week, which killed and injured several people. The strikes reportedly destroyed three Yemen Airways aircraft and rendered the airport completely inoperable. The Israeli retaliation came after a successful Houthi missile strike on Israel's Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, injuring six people. The Houthis have launched numerous ballistic missiles at Israel and also targeted Israeli-linked shipping in the Red Sea in solidarity with the Palestinian people since the outbreak of the Gaza war in 2023. While the US had launched an intensified campaign of strikes on Yemen since mid-March in response to their targeting of shipping, President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that the US would halt bombings after a deal was reached. However, the Houthis clarified that their agreement with the US does not include Israel, and they will continue their attacks against Israeli shipping and territories. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed hope for continued commitment to the agreement, leading to positive progress in ending the Israeli war in Gaza and supporting efforts to achieve regional security and stability.#RedSea #Egypt #yamen — Egypt Today Magazine (@EgyptTodayMag) May 7, 2025
Egypt Today
08-05-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
President Sisi heads to Moscow to attend Russia's Victory Day commemorations
FILE - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi meets with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in Xiamen – Kremlin CAIRO – 8 May 2025: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is traveling to Moscow to participate in Russia's Victory Day commemorations on Friday, at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. Russia is marking the 80th anniversary of its World War II Victory Day, celebrating the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in the war, which lasted from 1939 to 1945. The commemorations include a traditional military parade scheduled for Friday. The Kremlin on Tuesday announced a guest list of 29 foreign leaders invited to attend, including Sisi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. From Europe, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico are expected to attend. Leaders from numerous Arab and African countries are also scheduled to participate, including those from Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Iraq, Congo, Myanmar, Ethiopia, and Equatorial Guinea. Other guests include the leaders of Indonesia, Bosnia, Cuba, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. President Putin previously announced a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine in commemoration of Victory Day, effective from May 8 until May 10. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said he signed a joint declaration on a strategic partnership between Egypt and Greece during his meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday#Egypt #Africa #MENAhttps:// — Egypt Today Magazine (@EgyptTodayMag) May 8, 2025 Sisi's visit to Russia follows a successful one-day visit to Greece on Wednesday, where he held productive talks with Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Those talks culminated in the signing of a joint declaration on a strategic partnership between Egypt and Greece. Greece visit also marked the launch of the inaugural meeting of both countries' Supreme Council of Cooperation. The two countries agreed during the visit to enhance their cooperation in energy, economy, trade, investment, tourism, technology, and entrepreneurship, as well as security and migration.
