![Egypt, Qatar receive response from Hamas on Gaza ceasefire proposal Egypt, Qatar receive response from Hamas on Gaza ceasefire proposal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718172737_humanitarianpause.jpg)
Egypt, Qatar receive response from Hamas on Gaza ceasefire proposal
Egypt and Qatar received a response from the Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad regarding a recent ceasefire and hostage swap proposal
Wed Jun 12 2024
![Hamas official urges US to pressure Israel to end Gaza war Hamas official urges US to pressure Israel to end Gaza war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716456935_Palestinians.jpg)
Hamas official urges US to pressure Israel to end Gaza war
Antony Blinken is set to visit Egypt and Israel and also aims to ensure that the war does not expand into Lebanon.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![Israel seizes Gaza's entire border with Egypt, presses with raids into Rafah Israel seizes Gaza's entire border with Egypt, presses with raids into Rafah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61717037778_Smokerises.jpg)
Israel seizes Gaza's entire border with Egypt, presses with raids into Rafah
This gives Israel effective authority over the Palestinian territory's entire land border.
Thu May 30 2024
![Gazan dentistry student embarks on new passion following arrival in Egypt Gazan dentistry student embarks on new passion following arrival in Egypt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716546503_tbGazadentistryj.jpg)
Gazan dentistry student embarks on new passion following arrival in Egypt
Salma Shurrab fled Gaza with her family following months of fighting which has reduced much of her city to a wasteland.
Sat May 25 2024
![Food bound for Gaza rots in the sun as Egypt's Rafah crossing stays shut Food bound for Gaza rots in the sun as Egypt's Rafah crossing stays shut](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716551145_foodaidtruck.jpg)
Food bound for Gaza rots in the sun as Egypt's Rafah crossing stays shut
The Rafah border crossing remains shut to aid deliveries for a third week and people inside the Palestinian enclave face worsening hunger.
Fri May 24 2024
![WHO chief asks Israel to ease curbs on Gaza medical aid WHO chief asks Israel to ease curbs on Gaza medical aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674497484_TedrosAdhanom.jpg)
WHO chief asks Israel to ease curbs on Gaza medical aid
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the primary pipeline for emergency medical aid into the enclave from Egypt had been cut off.
Wed May 22 2024
![Israel and Egypt trade blame over Gaza aid blocked at Rafah Israel and Egypt trade blame over Gaza aid blocked at Rafah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715752532_TBaidtoGaza.jpg)
Israel and Egypt trade blame over Gaza aid blocked at Rafah
The Rafah crossing between Egypt and southern Gaza has been a vital route for aid to the coastal territory.
Wed May 15 2024
![Egypt to intervene in ICJ case as Israel tensions rise Egypt to intervene in ICJ case as Israel tensions rise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715584737_Israelistrike.jpg)
Egypt to intervene in ICJ case as Israel tensions rise
The move highlights tensions between the two neighbours as Israeli operation in Rafah tests long-term agreements and security cooperation.
Mon May 13 2024
![Israel attacks Rafah after Hamas claims responsibility for deadly rocket attack Israel attacks Rafah after Hamas claims responsibility for deadly rocket attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51714957820_Rafahjpg.jpg)
Israel attacks Rafah after Hamas claims responsibility for deadly rocket attack
More than a million Palestinians are sheltering in Rafah, near the border with Egypt.
Mon May 06 2024
![US, Britain urge Hamas to accept Israeli truce proposal US, Britain urge Hamas to accept Israeli truce proposal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712699089_AntonyBlinken.jpg)
US, Britain urge Hamas to accept Israeli truce proposal
US, France, Egypt, Qatar in diplomatic thrust to end war.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Two-state solution only path to end Gaza conflict, say Arab leaders Two-state solution only path to end Gaza conflict, say Arab leaders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714394352_PrinceFaisal.jpg)
Two-state solution only path to end Gaza conflict, say Arab leaders
A two-state solution and the recognition of an independent Palestinian state remains the only viable path out of the current conflict in Gaza.
Mon Apr 29 2024
![Progress in Gaza truce talks in Cairo, Egypt's Al Qahera news says Progress in Gaza truce talks in Cairo, Egypt's Al Qahera news says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712542891_sunsetsjpg.jpg)
Progress in Gaza truce talks in Cairo, Egypt's Al Qahera news says
Both Israel and Hamas sent teams to Egypt for fresh talks on a potential ceasefire in the six-month conflict.
Mon Apr 08 2024
![Destruction, lawlessness and red tape hobble aid as Gazans go hungry Destruction, lawlessness and red tape hobble aid as Gazans go hungry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61711432377_TBaidlinejpg.jpg)
Destruction, lawlessness and red tape hobble aid as Gazans go hungry
Food-filled trucks sitting idle in Egypt, the main lifeline for Gazans, escalating humanitarian crisis gripping the enclave.
Tue Mar 26 2024
![Hamas says it will continue negotiating for ceasefire as Ramadan nears Hamas says it will continue negotiating for ceasefire as Ramadan nears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709633572_TBGAZA.jpg)
Hamas says it will continue negotiating for ceasefire as Ramadan nears
Negotiators from Hamas, Qatar and Egypt - but not Israel - are in Cairo trying to secure a 40-day ceasefire.
Wed Mar 06 2024
![Egypt to lodge note with ICJ over Israel's actions in Palestine - Reports Egypt to lodge note with ICJ over Israel's actions in Palestine - Reports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697751738_Peopleprotest.jpg)
Egypt to lodge note with ICJ over Israel's actions in Palestine - Reports
Egypt will file a note to the United Nations' International Court of Justice related to the Israeli actions in the occupied (Palestinian) territories.
Sun Feb 18 2024