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22/11/2025

renew air and artillery strikes on , enforce curfews in
The Israeli military renewed air and artillery strikes across multiple areas of the Gaza Strip early Saturday, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.

Shelling continued in northern and eastern Rafah, while gunfire and artillery targeted eastern neighborhoods of Gaza City, the agency said.

Meanwhile, Israeli forces set up a military checkpoint in the West Bank village of al-Mughayir, east of Ramallah, and imposed curfews in several neighborhoods of Hebron’s Old City.
(File Photo)

22/11/2025

asserts importance of full implementation of deal, Gaza reconstruction
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Affairs underscored the importance of full implementation of Sharm El Sheikh agreement, beginning early recovery and reconstruction steps and ensuring unimpeded humanitarian aid access to the .

The foreign minister made the remarks during a meeting with UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell, on the sidelines of the G20 summit, currently taking place in South Africa.

The meeting tackled developments of the Palestinian issue.

During the meeting, Abdelatty urged intensifying international efforts to ensure the implementation of the UN Security Council resolution on Gaza and expedite the formation of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza to carry out its responsibilities and mandate there.

He reviewed preparations for Egypt’s hosting of the international conference on early recovery and reconstruction of Gaza, expressing hope that the UK would participate in the event as a key partner, in order to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people.

The meeting addressed the situation in Sudan. Abdelatty briefed Powell on Egypt’s efforts within the framework of the Quad Mechanism to support de-escalation and reach a comprehensive ceasefire there.

The top Egyptian diplomat reaffirmed the importance of coordinated regional and international efforts to pave the way for launching an inclusive political process that preserves Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and stability.

Abdelatty further reiterated Egypt’s unwavering support of the Sudanese people and their national institutions.

22/11/2025

summit kicks off in with PM's participation
The G20 summit kicked off Saturday in South Africa with the participation of Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli, on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

This marks the first time the African continent hosts a G20 summit. The meeting is chaired by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and is attended by all G20 Member States except the US.

The G20 brings together the world’s major economies, accounting for 85 percent of global GDP, 75 percent of international trade, and two-thirds of the world’s population.

The G20 comprises 19 countries; Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the UK, and the US , along with the European Union, and since 2023, the African Union joined the block.

22/11/2025

Egypt, pledge to strengthen strategic partnership amid regional challenges
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates on Saturday praised the growing ties between Egypt and Spain, highlighting the elevation of relations to a strategic partnership during President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s visit to Madrid in February.

Abdelatty met with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and to address recent developments in the region, according to a statement by the foreign ministry. The top Egyptian diplomat expressed his hope to maintain a steady pace of high-level visits in the coming period.

He welcomed the visits of the King of Spain to Egypt in September and again this month, stressing the importance of implementing the outcomes of these visits to strengthen the strategic partnership and expand economic cooperation between the two nations.

Abdelatty also lauded bilateral collaboration across various investment sectors, underscoring the need to deepen cooperation in areas including tourism, culture, education, healthcare and migration. He highlighted the importance of joint efforts to implement the memorandum of understanding on migration between Egypt and Spain.

On developments concerning the Palestinian issue, the minister commended Spain’s stance, noting its recognition of the Palestinian state in May 2024. He emphasized the necessity of implementing the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement, consolidating the ceasefire, executing the latest UN Security Council resolution on Gaza and advancing the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.

Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s anticipation of Spain’s active participation in the upcoming international conference on Gaza’s early recovery and reconstruction, which Egypt will host.

22/11/2025

Vance outlines conditions for Ukraine peace as team pushes plan to end war
US Vice President JD Vance said any peace plan to end the war in Ukraine must satisfy three conditions: halting the fighting while preserving Ukraine’s sovereignty, winning acceptance from both Kyiv and Moscow, and reducing the chances of a future return to conflict.

His comments, posted on social media platform X and reported by News.Az, come as the Trump administration advances a new draft proposal aimed at securing a negotiated settlement.

Vance said criticism of the emerging framework misreads its aims or ignores battlefield realities. He questioned whether further Western arms and funding would yield a Ukrainian victory, arguing that some officials are clinging to “fantasy” solutions rather than practical diplomacy. “Peace won’t be made by failed diplomats or politicians living in a fantasy land,” he wrote. “It might be made by smart people living in the real world.”

The United States has drafted a 28-point plan prepared by US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff with input from Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev. According to Axios, the proposal would oblige Ukraine to withdraw from the Donbas region, scale down its armed forces and give up long-range weapons, while offering security guarantees modeled on protections.

22/11/2025

urges Sudan warring parties to resume talks, calls for permanent presence in
The European Union has urged Sudan’s rival forces to return to negotiations aimed at securing an immediate and lasting ceasefire, in line with the Quartet roadmap issued on 12 September by Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and the United States.

The European bloc also called for allowing a permanent UN presence in the conflict-hit Darfur region of western Sudan.

In a statement, the EU said it would continue coordinating with the Quartet and other international partners to end the suffering of Sudan’s population and to help forge a peaceful and sustainable resolution to the conflict. It added that it would support dialogue among Sudan’s civilian political groups, working closely with the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Quartet members and other stakeholders.

22/11/2025

Egyptians in continue voting on final day of overseas
Egyptians living in Kuwait cast their ballots on Saturday in the second and final day of overseas voting for the second phase of Egypt’s parliamentary elections.

The polling station, located at the Kuwait International Fairgrounds in Mishref, operated under the supervision of Egypt’s Ambassador to Kuwait Mohamed Abul-Wafa, who also heads the electoral committee.

Voting opened at 9 a.m. local time, with a steady turnout from members of the Egyptian community eager to participate in the electoral process. Polls are scheduled to remain open until 9 p.m., in line with the timetable set by Egypt’s National Election Authority.

The first day of overseas voting in Kuwait saw a heavy flow of voters, with large numbers of Egyptians arriving at the polling station from the start of the process, according to officials.

The second phase of the elections covers 13 governorates: Cairo, Qalyubia, Dakahlia, Menoufia, Gharbia, Kafr El-Sheikh, Sharqia, Damietta, Port Said, Ismailia, Suez, North Sinai and South Sinai. Overseas voting runs on 21–22 November, followed by domestic voting on 24–25 November. Runoff voting for Egyptians abroad is scheduled for 15–16 December, with in-country runoffs to be held on 17–18 December.

22/11/2025

Egyptians in cast ballots as overseas voting continues in 2nd phase of 2025 parl’t
for members of Egypt’s expatriate community in Jordan began at 9 a.m. local time on Saturday, marking the second day of overseas polling in the second phase of Egypt’s 2025 parliamentary elections.

Balloting is taking place at the Egyptian Embassy in Amman and the consulate in Aqaba.

Egyptian voters in Jordan lined up outside polling stations to exercise their constitutional right and to affirm their participation in choosing representatives to the House of Representatives.

According to the Egyptian Embassy’s election supervisory committee in Jordan, chaired by Ambassador Khaled El-Abyad, officials verified the integrity of ballot boxes before voting opened on the second day of overseas polling. The procedures were documented in accordance with rules set by Egypt’s National Election Authority.

The second phase of the elections covers 13 governorates: Cairo, Qalyubia, Dakahlia, Menoufia, Gharbia, Kafr El-Sheikh, Sharqia, Damietta, Port Said, Ismailia, Suez, North Sinai and South Sinai. Overseas voting runs on 21–22 November, followed by domestic voting on 24–25 November. Runoff voting for Egyptians abroad is scheduled for 15–16 December, with in-country runoffs to be held on 17–18 December.

21/11/2025

min. directs to follow up implementation of projects in Oasis
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam has directed to follow up the implementation of all ongoing projects and activities in Siwa Oasis.

He stressed the importance of regularly measuring water levels, utilizing the "Telemetry" system to track levels in the oasis, completing the closure of unauthorized surface wells that over-extract groundwater, and taking immediate legal action against any newly identified illegal wells.

The minister also called for continued efforts to encourage farmers to adopt modern irrigation methods to optimize water use.

Sewilam received a report from Abu Bakr El-Rouby, Head of the Groundwater Sector, on the status of the "Irrigation and Drainage System Development Project to Preserve Environmental Balance in Siwa Oasis."

The report highlighted the current condition of the oasis’s irrigation and drainage systems and progress in reducing water levels in Lake Siwa to safe levels.

It detailed the third phase of the project, which involves constructing a pumping station to transfer water from Lake to the Ain El-Ganbi depression, complementing measures implemented in Lake Siwa.

21/11/2025

Egyptian community leader in stresses expats' awareness of participating in parl't elections
Head of the Egyptian community in Germany Alaa Thabet said that Egyptians living abroad demonstrate a high level of awareness regarding the importance of participating in the 2025 parliamentary elections.

In remarks to the program "Good Morning Egypt", aired on Channel One of Egyptian Television on Friday, Thabet noted that the participation of Egyptians abroad in this key constitutional process reinforces their sense of connection to their homeland.

He highlighted the close cooperation between the Egyptian Embassy in Germany and the Egyptian community in providing citizens with the necessary information to facilitate voting.

Thabet added that the Egyptian diplomatic mission in Germany is making significant efforts to ensure a smooth voting process during the second phase of the parliamentary elections abroad.

He also predicted that voter turnout would increase after 5 p.m., once Egyptians finish their workday, noting that Friday is a working day in Germany.

21/11/2025

Source to MENA: Security measures for 2nd phase of finalized
A high-level security source at the Interior Ministry confirmed that all security sectors have finalized the plan to secure the elections, following directives from Mahmoud Tawfiq.

Three days remain until the second phase of Egypt’s 2025 parliamentary elections, covering 13 governorates in the country.

In a statement to MENA on Friday, the source said the plan includes securing the perimeters of polling stations through intensive security deployments, as well as securing all surrounding roads and main access routes, in coordination with relevant authorities.

The source added that the polling centers in the 13 governorates will be disinfected and thoroughly inspected for security 48 hours before voting begins.

Security directors, senior officials, and supervisory personnel in each governorate will inspect the deployed forces to ensure full readiness and strict adherence to their duties.

The plan emphasizes the proper treatment of citizens, particularly the elderly and people with special needs, in line with Minister Tawfiq’s directives.

He added fixed and mobile security units will be deployed to monitor the situation around the clock and respond swiftly to any threats that could disrupt the elections.

Key installations will also be secured, and rapid response units, supported by female police personnel, will be on standby to handle emergencies.

Security will be reinforced at metro stations, railway stations, and bus terminals to ensure voters can reach polling stations safely and efficiently.

The source stressed that any attempts to undermine public order or disrupt the democratic process will be met with firm action.

21/11/2025

amb. affirms strong ties with Egypt, praises its refugee support
Dutch Ambassador to Egypt Peter Mollema reaffirmed the strong bilateral relations between Egypt and the Netherlands and the close friendship between President Abdel Fattah El and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

Ambassador Mollema noted that this was evident during President Sisi’s meeting with the Dutch, Belgian, and Luxembourgish Prime Ministers, which lasted over an hour during the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum ( ).

He said there was consensus on supporting Egypt’s foreign policy, including efforts to rebuild Gaza, end violence in Sudan, restore stability in Libya, reinforce Egypt’s stance against illegal migration, and recognize Egypt’s role in hosting refugees.

The ambassador made these remarks in an interview with Amr Mabrouq on the program "Alam El-Ma'rifa", broadcast on 95.4 FM, European Program, Egyptian Radio.

He said that Egypt and the Netherlands collaborate in agriculture, agricultural product development, green hydrogen, and renewable energy.

He highlighted Egypt’s infrastructure projects in roads, bridges, and railways, noting their role in supporting tourism and encouraging further investment.

Ambassador Mollema said that Egypt welcomes some 350,000 Dutch tourists each year, a figure likely to grow with enhanced transportation and the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which he and President Sisi hailed as a gift to humanity.

He expressed confidence in the future of Egyptian-Dutch relations, noting that the Egypt-EU strategic partnership enhances bilateral cooperation in various sectors.

The ambassador also announced that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will launch a direct flight to Cairo, complementing the existing EgyptAir route.

Mollema has a distinguished diplomatic career, having served in the United States, at the United Nations, and in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Palestine.

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