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Podcast: Israel’s reversal of Fortune

Posted on April 17, 2024 by nervana111

Dear Followers

Apology for not posting since the beginning of 2024. I had serious health issues that preventing me from writing. I shall try to restart my blog soon, health permitting. Meanwhile, I would like to share this podcast on current confrontation between Israel and Iran and how it helped reversing Israel’s fortune on many fronts, especially in its war in Gaza.

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This Week in Egypt: Week 1-2024 ( Jan 1-7)

Posted on January 7, 2024 by nervana111

Top Headlines

Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Ethiopia formally join BRICS
Maersk warns of major disruption as it diverts ships away from Red Sea
Egypt’s Sisi asserts Egypt’s firm support for Somalia’s security and stability amid row with Ethiopia
In Rafah, progressive US senators charge Israeli inspections slowing aid to Gaza
Egyptian officials kicked off the new year by raising prices for a range of key services
President El-Sisi joins Coptic Orthodox Christians at Christmas Eve mass

President Sisi visits the Egyptian national team’s camp

Main Headlines

Monday

180 aid trucks enter Gaza through Rafah crossing; Egypt receives eight wounded Palestinians
Egypt raises price of Cairo Metro tickets by up to 20%
Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Ethiopia formally join BRICS

Tuesday

Maersk decides the Red Sea is too unsafe for its ships for now
Haniyeh says Hamas has delivered its position to Qatar and Egypt
Sisi asserts Egypt’s firm support for Somalia’s security and stability amid row with Ethiopia

Wednesday

Egypt raises prices for a range of key services, heaping new pressure on consumers as the government looks to raise revenue and potentially boost the size of its rescue package from the IMF
Egypt’s central bank issues $830 million USD dominated T-bills
First UK maritime shipment of lifesaving aid for Gaza arrives in Egypt

Thursday

Egypt plans expansion of new capital as first residents trickle in
Egypt approves sale of land to foreign companies in dollars

Friday

The Suez Canal crisis also affects the port of Piraeus
Egypt’s wheat imports surged 14.5% in 2023: Official

Saturday

President El-Sisi joins Coptic Orthodox Christians at Christmas Eve mass
In Rafah, progressive US senators charge Israeli inspections slowing aid to Gaza to Gaza
38th Saudi Aid plane for Gazans arrives in Egypt

Sunday

Israel presses Egypt to better secure borderland against Hamas smugglers
Palestinian President Abbas arrives in Egypt for an official visit
Ministry of Emigration advises Egyptian students to avoid conflict zones in Sudan
Liverpool star Mo Salah gets fresh haircut ahead of Egypt’s AFCON run

Reports

Houthi Red Sea attacks soar by 500 pct, spark global shipping crisis: Experts. Jennifer Bell
Infographic: Egypt’s non-oil trade deficit drops 26.3% YoY in Q3 2023. Ahram Online

From Twitter

NEWS

In the aftermath of the killing senior Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri, Hamas has announced that it has suspended negotiations with Israel via Egyptian and Qatari mediators.
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) January 2, 2024

#BREAKING 18 shipping companies re-routing around Africa amid Red Sea attacks, UN maritime agency says pic.twitter.com/QWfb4PQAvv
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) January 3, 2024

MAP OF THE DAY: Sometimes, a picture is worth a thousand words.

Container ships heading toward Europe and/or North America, with almost all avoiding the Red Sea (red).

More than two weeks after the launch of US-led 'Prosperity Guardian', the Houthis still rule in the Red Sea. pic.twitter.com/JK0oLMkvlA
— Javier Blas (@JavierBlas) January 3, 2024

Egypt raises prices of key services:
– Electricity: up 16-26%
– Internet plans: up >30%
– Metro & rail charges: also up

Why? To reduce pressure on the budget

Prime Minister: If budget issues aren't addressed, they “could, God forbid, explode in our face”https://t.co/Ppmimo88Su
— Ziad Daoud (@ZiadMDaoud) January 4, 2024

“On Sunday, the Denmark-owned and operated container vessel, which was travelling from Singapore to Port Suez in Egypt, reported being struck by a missile while transiting the Bab al-Mandab Strait.”

Yet another crisis for Egypt. https://t.co/asDqHaRCT4
— The Big Pharaoh (@TheBigPharaoh) January 5, 2024

Both of the Egyptian Navy's newly-acquired former British Navy support ships are in the view of new MEKO frigate AL QADEER 909, who arrived at Alexandria 31 Dec from Germany. LUXOR 232 is former RFA FORT AUSTIN A386; ABU SIMBEL 233 the former RFA FORT ROSALIE A385 https://t.co/poJa6GZfI8
— Chris Cavas (@CavasShips) January 6, 2024

🇬🇧 Arrival of new UK aid for Gaza, this time by ship into Port Said, marks a further step towards addressing the humanitarian crisis. Gratitude to Egypt and the Egyptian Red Crescent Society for facilitating this vital journey. #UKAid #GazaRelief pic.twitter.com/uaCnBAZrFI
— Gareth Bayley, British Amb to Egypt 🇬🇧🇪🇬 (@GarethBayleyUK) January 2, 2024

Spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency reiterates support for the territorial integrity of #Somalia pic.twitter.com/WcRmnTZurF
— The Voice Of SL (@ThevoiceofSL) January 2, 2024

Given the potentially historic significance of the Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU yesterday, it's worth remembering a few facts: 1) it is Somalilanders who have separated themselves from Somalia for 30 years, not a shadowy international conspiracy to dismember Somalia.
— Joshua Meservey (@JMeservey) January 2, 2024

BREAKING: The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Egypt and Iran officially join the BRICS
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) January 1, 2024

Watching Westerners praise Houthis is sickening.
The Stop War campaign, like many anti-Zionist leftists have lost their moral campus.#Houthis literally pushed #Yemen back into brutal medievalism. Their people are starving, while they proudly attack trade ships in the Red Sea,… https://t.co/rV14mBai3K
— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) January 6, 2024

Unverified video of young Egyptians fighting for Russia in exchange for money and the Russian citizenship. Not hard to believe, both sides in the conflict are losing fighting men.

This is what poverty does. https://t.co/eHqAwhOzgg
— The Big Pharaoh (@TheBigPharaoh) January 5, 2024

Egypt PM said that Egyptians consume 275 million loafs/day.

Privileged Egyptians who are detached from reality don’t understand why Egyptians consume so much bread/rice and sugar

Bread/rice: to fill their stomacks

Sugar: 4 teaspoons in tea is the only dessert they can afford
— The Big Pharaoh (@TheBigPharaoh) January 3, 2024

The teaching of fake history (propaganda) is alive & well at Luton Council's @schsupportluton https://t.co/ChTAjEffKX
Luton School Support wants children to believe that the pyramids of Giza are part of black history. This is arrant nonsense.

Ancient Egyptians were most…
— Rafe Heydel-Mankoo (@RafHM) January 1, 2024

Happy New Year 2024

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This Week in Egypt: Week 52-2023 ( Dec 25-31)

Posted on January 1, 2024 by nervana111

Top Headlines

Egyptian Red Crescent to set up a refugees relief camp in Gaza’s Khan Younis
Netanyahu says Israel should control Gaza-Egypt border zone
Hamas and Islamic Jihad have rejected an Egyptian proposal for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza
Egypt says it is awaiting responses on a framework proposal to end Gaza war
A delegation of high-level Hamas leaders is visiting Egypt for talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza
Traffickers use new routes from Egypt and Libya to Crete

Main Headlines

Monday

Hamas and Islamic Jihad have rejected an Egyptian proposal to relinquish power in Gaza in return for a permanent ceasefire
Rafah receives more wounded Palestinians for treatment in Egypt
Shipping firm Maersk says it’s preparing for resumption of Red Sea voyages after attacks from Yemen

Tuesday

A drone was downed near the Egyptian Red Sea resort city of Dahab
Egypt’s proposal for Gaza ceasefire is still preliminary pending all parties’ approval. Egyptian source
Egyptian FM Shoukry discusses Red Sea security with Jordan FM
Egypt Post suspends foreign currency transactions through EasyPay cards

Wednesday

Egyptian Red Crescent to set up a refugees relief camp in Gaza’s Khan Younis
Jordan’s Abdullah, Egypt’s Sisi say they would reject any Israel move to expel Palestinians
Egypt evacuates 18 Egyptian students and their parents stranded in Sudan

Thursday

Egypt says it is awaiting responses on a framework proposal to end Gaza war
Egypt welcomes appointment of humanitarian coordinator for Gaza

Friday

A delegation of high-level Hamas leaders is visiting Egypt for talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza
Traffickers use new routes from Egypt, Libya to Crete to Crete

Saturday

Netanyahu says Israel should control Gaza-Egypt border zone
Egypt cracks-down on essential goods pricing, declares 7 items strategic
Mummy of 3,000-year-old woman found ‘perfectly’ preserved inside coffin in Egypt

Sunday

Egyptian stock market registers biggest annual gain since 2016
Salah will lead Egypt at African Cup of Nations

Reports

What is Egypt’s proposal for Gaza? Reuters

From Twitter

⚡️An aerial photo of the camps for displaced people in Rafah, near the border with Egypt pic.twitter.com/c4WhL3hYwz
— Censored Voice. (@CensoredNws) December 31, 2023

Netanyahu: The Philadelphia Corridor must be under our control.

The Philadelphia Corridor is a demilitarized buffer zone, 14 kilometers long, separating the Gaza Strip from the Egyptian Sinai Peninsula. It represents a strategic security area governed by a bilateral… pic.twitter.com/cJjlnIqXhL
— Warfare Analysis (@warfareanalysis) December 31, 2023

Israel seeks full control of Gaza-Egypt border, Netanyahu says

'We have to consider our relationship with Egypt, we don't want to damage it. When we're talking about the Philadelphi corridor, I don't think that's feasible or something we want,' says @cisorgil's David Shimoni pic.twitter.com/70dsXtkwHM
— i24NEWS English (@i24NEWS_EN) December 31, 2023

New: Hamas leaders have reportedly accepted in principle Egyptian proposal to end the war with Israel. Here’s the proposal in detail as outlined by well-placed sources to @ibrahimhamidi https://t.co/3Qrkc0OhZN
— Ahmed Maher (@amaherYAH) December 31, 2023

Egypt sets out ambitious Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan: #Hamas delegation expected in Cairo

'Sinwar was disappointed by the former deal. I suspect he would like to make an all-in deal… Israel should, must continue to achieve its goals,' says Dr. Shay Har-Zvi to @albertlewitinn pic.twitter.com/pyyv5fJT6B
— i24NEWS English (@i24NEWS_EN) December 29, 2023

People in Gaza trying to get some food from the humanitarian aid trucks arriving from Egypt.

Hamas quickly puts their hands on the shipments and keeps most of it for themselves pic.twitter.com/qfd4uj0wOc
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) December 30, 2023

BREAKING: Shipping giant Maersk to suspend ships passage through the Red Sea for a period of 48 hours
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) December 31, 2023

#BREAKING Maersk suspends vessels' passage through Red Sea strait for 48 hours pic.twitter.com/LithhDQ58O
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) December 31, 2023

Red Sea traffic is down by half
• 299 vessels have either changed course or plan to
• Double the number from a week ago
• Equates to about 18% of global capacityhttps://t.co/ZQI9RufQQI pic.twitter.com/sE2KFWkg4O
— Ziad Daoud (@ZiadMDaoud) December 29, 2023

Military spending, 2022

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: $75 billion
🇮🇱 Israel: $23.4 billion
🇶🇦 Qatar: $15.4 billion
🇹🇷 Turkey: $10.6 billion
🇩🇿 Algeria: $9.1 billion
🇰🇼 Kuwait: $8.2 billion
🇮🇷 Iran: $6.8 billion
🇴🇲 Oman: $5.7 billion
🇪🇬 Egypt: $4.6 billion
🇮🇶 Iraq: $4.6 billion

(SIPRI)
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) December 26, 2023

The same day, the Egyptian media shows a missile launched by Houthis in Yemen intercepted over tourists in Dahab beach resort in South Sinai governorate https://t.co/q0gzbGNNi5 pic.twitter.com/SUj1RAPikF
— Gaza Report – اخبار غزة (@gaza_report) December 26, 2023

Thus far, Egypt received 20 thousands Palestinian patients admitted to its hospitals.

That is in addition of building huge campon the Palestinian side of Rafah for the displaced Gazans.

Many Palestinians, however, opt to curse #Egyptian President #Sisi accusing him of doing… https://t.co/DNacElucOL
— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) December 28, 2023

They just landed in Cairo pic.twitter.com/HzI9ceyMRa
— Mosab Hassan Yousef (@MosabHasanYOSEF) December 29, 2023

But not #Egypt???
Really @SecBlinken ?

Well enjoy Doha and don’t bother with the rest then? https://t.co/LEJZ61wQPj
— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) December 27, 2023

USD in the parallel market reached 53-54 EGP. Nightmare. #Egypt
— The Big Pharaoh (@TheBigPharaoh) December 26, 2023

It’s 2024 in Egypt.
Happy New Year from the Salahs pic.twitter.com/eLIxAV3Og1
— Mohamed Salah (@mosalah_10_) December 31, 2023

Happy New Year from #Egypt 🇪🇬 pic.twitter.com/Os7bvAn1Ic
— Nigel J.Hetherington (@Pastpreservers) December 31, 2023

Happy New Year 2024 to all my followers

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This Week in Egypt: Week 51-2023 ( Dec 18-24)

Posted on December 25, 2023 by nervana111

Top Headlines

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi won the country’s presidential election with 89.6% of the vote
Egypt proposes 14-day ceasefire in Gaza
Egyptian sources deny Israeli military operation in Philadelphi corridor
Hamas leader visits Egypt amid intensive talks on new ceasefire
Iran’s Raisi, Egypt’s al-Sisi discuss Israel-Hamas war and bilateral relations
Egypt says talks over Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam have failed

Photo via Ahram

Main Headlines

Monday

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi won the country’s presidential election with 89.6% of the vote

Tuesday

President Sisi receives competing presidential candidates to outline Egypt’s development
EU, Egypt coordinate over Houthi attacks on Red Sea: EU’s delegation head
Egypt in talks with IMF for new timeframe: PM
Egypt receives third Meko-A200 frigate from Germany

Wednesday

Hamas leader is in Egypt for talks as Gaza war sides consider pause in fighting
Egypt says talks over Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam have failed
GERD is 94% completed , final concrete to be poured by September 2024: Ethiopian official
Egypt, Saudi Arabia’s Acwa Power sign $4 billion green hydrogen deal

Thursday

UK foreign minister Cameron to visit Jordan and Egypt
Egyptians will likely to spend 1.2% more in 2024: Mastercard
Egypt secures $5.6 billion from selling stakes in 14 state-owned companies

Friday

Israeli official denied report that Netanyahu sought US pressure on Egypt to absorb Gaza refugees
Historic synagogue creates tension between Egypt’s government and the few remaining Jews

Saturday

Iran’s Raisi and Egypt’s al-Sisi discuss Israel-Hamas war, bilateral relations
Egyptian sources deny Israeli military operation in Philadelphi corridor: Al-Qahera News

Sunday

Egypt proposes 14-day ceasefire in Gaza and Hamas to release 40 hostages
Palestinian Islamic Jihad delegation in Cairo for talks with Egypt officials
Hamas and Islamic Jihad have rejected an Egyptian proposal that they relinquish power in the Gaza Strip in return for a permanent ceasefire

Read

Gaza’s echo and Red Sea’s roar: Egypt’s challenge amid Houthis assaults. Hassan Abu-Talib

From Twitter

2 One of the Israeli officials said Israel is studying the Egyptian proposal and the issue is expected to be discussed during the war cabinet meeting on Monday
— Barak Ravid (@BarakRavid) December 24, 2023

The biggest reshaping of global trade since Russia invaded Ukraine: "As of late afternoon Wednesday, 121 vessels capable of carrying 1.6m containers had rerouted via the Cape of Good Hope… including bulk carriers and tankers, the number is far higher." https://t.co/Gk1IckFbKG
— Gregg Carlstrom (@glcarlstrom) December 21, 2023

Oil giant British Petroleum announced Monday that it would temporarily halt its transit in the Red Sea due to recent attacks in the region by Yemen's Houthishttps://t.co/RVGa4QbRM2
— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) December 18, 2023

Shipping in the Red Sea is grinding to a halt with oil tankers idling and containers rerouting around Africa, as violence linked to the Israel-Hamas war threatens to undermine the global economy https://t.co/rsh4aW223A
— Bloomberg (@business) December 18, 2023

NEW – Royal Navy Destroyer @HMSDiamond has joined Operation Prosperity Guardian, an international task force to protect shipping in the Red Sea: https://t.co/wTyOpdOwjD https://t.co/QM7vcH0PfS
— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) December 19, 2023

Just in: The destroyer the USS Laboon has now entered the Red Sea, per DOD official. She joins the USS Mason and USS Carney, which have been shooting down Houthi drones left and right for weeks.
— Lara Seligman (@laraseligman) December 18, 2023

الخط الملاحي MAERSK يعلن عودة رحلاته عبر قناة السويس كبوابة لحركة التجارة بين آسيا وأوروبا

MAERSK announces resuming its voyages through the Suez Canal as a gateway of trade between Asia and Europehttps://t.co/MKrDmOKMBg pic.twitter.com/XyF6ExE0yw
— هيئة قناة السويس Suez Canal Authority (@SuezAuthorityEG) December 25, 2023

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is expected to visit Egypt on Wednesday to hold Gaza ceasefire talks, as Prime Minister Benjamin @Netanyahu insisted that any hostage deal must include all the remaining hostages in Gaza.#Hamas | #Egypt https://t.co/rxPvMnHV5w
— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) December 19, 2023

Despite the UN Security Council finally passing a resolution to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, sources say not nearly enough aid has entered Gaza so far. The Security Council stopped short of calling for a ceasefire to appease the United States which vetoed two other… pic.twitter.com/M018PH2dQG
— Mada Masr مدى مصر (@MadaMasr) December 24, 2023

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry has announced that the last round of talks regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam have been concluded after reaching gridlock, marking the end of the 12-year-long “negotiation track” previously adopted to resolve the dispute. As GERD becomes a fait… pic.twitter.com/2G3WWSwlcT
— Mada Masr مدى مصر (@MadaMasr) December 22, 2023

Essam al-Haddad and his defense team were preparing him for release when the prosecution summoned him for a new investigation in a new case — Case 2215/2021 — which neither he nor his lawyers had been notified of. This practice, says the Egyptian Network for Human Rights (ENHR),… pic.twitter.com/cpiinAGVvX
— Mada Masr مدى مصر (@MadaMasr) December 25, 2023

What are the economic effects of the Gaza war on Egypt?

(+):
• Double the IMF loan to $6 bn
• Potential funds from US, EU, GCC
• Lower borrowing costs (chart)

(-):
• Tourism hit
• Suez Canal revenue losseshttps://t.co/Kv2p0Zrn0E pic.twitter.com/B4NCEtctxQ
— Ziad Daoud (@ZiadMDaoud) December 21, 2023

Just a few days before #Christmas..

Muslims attack #Coptic properties and homes in Al-Azeeb village in #Minya, to terrorize and prevent them from building their church”#Egypt #Copts pic.twitter.com/Y4T4DLPJwZ
— Mina مينا (@MinaRAbdelmalak) December 22, 2023

Very proud that the great Egyptian publishing house @NahdetMisrgroup has just published “Master of the Game” in Arabic. They did an excellent job with the translation assisted by my friend @VictorShalhoub. https://t.co/hksIDzdrqX
— Martin Indyk (@Martin_Indyk) January 31, 2023

Posted in Diary of Aak, Egypt | Tagged Egypt, Ethiopia, Gaza, GERD, Hamas, Houthis, IMF, Islamic Jihad, Israel, Presidential elections, Red Sea, Sisi, Suez Canal | Leave a comment

This Week in Egypt: Week 50-2023 ( Dec 11-17)

Posted on December 17, 2023 by nervana111

Top Headlines

Egypt’s Sisi is expected to cruise towards victory in subdued election
Shipping companies avoid Red Sea after Houthi attacks
Egyptian air defence shoots down suspected drone off Red Sea coast
Egypt’s Suez Canal authority monitoring tensions in Red Sea
Egyptian sources say Israel, Hamas open to truce but obstacles remain
Egypt could restructure debt in 2024: Morgan Stanley
President Sisi ratifies law imposing stricter penalties for sexual harassment

Photo via Ahram

Main Headlines

Monday

Gazans say hunger is causing social breakdown, fuelling fears of exodus into Egypt
Egypt to raise minimum wage to $113 a month from January
Egypt delivers 100 more humanitarian aid trucks to Gaza
Push to mobilise turnout as Egyptians vote for president

Tuesday

Final day of Egypt’s presidential elections going smoothly, no violations observed
Egypt’s Sisi ratifies law imposing stricter penalties for sexual harassment
Egypt could restructure debt in 2024: Morgan Stanley

Wednesday

Egypt’s Sisi is expected to cruise towards victory in subdued election
Egypt is now using Karm Abu-Salem border crossing to send more aid to Gaza as deadly Israeli war on strip continues
UN general assembly overwhelmingly votes to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza

Thursday

Egypt’s presidential election sees zero appeals as voting results awaited Monday: Elections Authority
Egypt reaffirms rejection of Israel displacing Palestinians ‘voluntarily or forcibly’ outside Gaza

Friday

Maersk to pause all container ship traffic through the Red Sea
Youth drive record turnout for Egypt presidential poll
Emaciated but alive: Gaza mothers, premature babies reunited in Egypt

Saturday

More shipping companies avoid Red Sea after Houthi attacks
Egyptian air defence shoots down suspected drone off Red Sea coast
HSBC forecasts Egyptian pound devaluation to EGP 40-45 against USD in Q1 2024
Egypt mandates financial proof in hard currency for foreign residency
Emirati ship arrives in Arish with thousands of tons in aid for Gaza

Sunday

Egyptian sources say Israel, Hamas open to truce but obstacles remain
Egypt’s Suez canal authority monitoring tensions in Red Sea in Red Sea
55 ships divert to Cape of Good Hope and 2,128 cross Suez Canal since 19 Nov: SCA
Sisi offers condolences for late Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Nawaf in Kuwait

Reports

Explainer: Egypt achieves no tangible progress in 2023 regarding its IMF loan deal. Asmaa Mostafa
Explaining an enigma: inflation rates are declining but prices keep rising in Egypt. Muhammed Khalid
Despite regional tension, Egypt’s Grand Museum is ready to open. Mohammed Magdy

From Twitter

🔴 LIVE UPDATES: Egyptian air defense intercept, down flying object off Dahab coast https://t.co/PFiy2HGkpG pic.twitter.com/ifcT8ZCLmb
— Ahram Online (@ahramonline) December 16, 2023

Shipping giants halting all Red Sea traffic (not just that linked to Israel) could disrupt global supply chains. And a particular impact on Egypt, which is already facing a dollar shortage and relies on Suez Canal fees as a main source of hard currency. 🧵 https://t.co/eT7wYuc5p7
— Gregg Carlstrom (@glcarlstrom) December 16, 2023

💥The Red Sea exodus continues as French shipping company CMA CGM announces they too will halt transit of all container shipments through Red Sea. https://t.co/NjQBu4I2CJ
— Noga Tarnopolsky נגה טרנופולסקי نوغا ترنوبولسكي💙 (@NTarnopolsky) December 16, 2023

The scale and frequency of Houthi aggression against Red Sea shipping is unprecedented. We are watching a region erupt with the lethal consequences of years of failure to confront Iran's proxies and Tehran's support for such actors. https://t.co/mQ8Pso66SJ
— Norman Roule (@Norman_Roule) December 16, 2023

The US may give Egypt & other economies some respite

The rapid rise in American interest rates in 2022-23 moved capital from developing countries to the US

But a shift is on for 2024: no more rate increases, cuts are likely instead

2/5https://t.co/Q47DmlIBya
— Ziad Daoud (@ZiadMDaoud) December 16, 2023

Infograph: Egypt scheduled to pay $32.8 bln in debt service in 2024 https://t.co/u6fl59Plpe
— Ahram Online (@ahramonline) December 12, 2023

The Houthis are now spreading propaganda about:

“stopping international maritime trade through the Suez Canal” pic.twitter.com/El1KSQ2srB
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) December 15, 2023

Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon face $10.3 billion GDP loss from Gaza war & Maersk denies Houthis hit container ship, on the #DailyBrief with @RamiaFarrage #Forbes #Egypt #Jordan #Lebanon #Gaza #Yemen #Houthis pic.twitter.com/BhjzTbLkL5
— Forbes Middle East (@Forbes_MENA_) December 15, 2023

The Houthis are effectively imposing an economic blockade on Egypt ( ships that don't cross the Red Sea don't go through the Suez Canal).

Time to take them out. pic.twitter.com/9ZALpyardJ
— Ribeiro 🍏🍋🍅 (@ribeiro__2022) December 15, 2023

Watch: Drone footage shows hundreds of tents set up by displaced #Gazans in #Rafah near borders with #Egypt as #Israel continues to expand its military operation in the besieged strip.

Read more: https://t.co/fpKPIdveHS pic.twitter.com/vFBrqhMxeB
— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) December 11, 2023

I just landed in #AlArish airport on my way to the #Rafah border crossing with #Gaza where I will be briefed on the delivery of #humanitarianaid into Gaza and the implementation of #UNSCR2712 pic.twitter.com/QgpcnE14ct
— Vanessa Frazier 🧡 (@_VanessaFrazier) December 11, 2023

A short film by my @Channel4News colleague @YousefHammash on Gazans forced into #Rafah on the Egyptian border.
Know that all Gazan journalists are struggling to keep their own families alive while reporting. https://t.co/2d38mkzNxk via @YouTube
— Lindsey Hilsum (@lindseyhilsum) December 11, 2023

A source tells CNN Arabic that Egypt and IMF reached a deal to increase the loan from $3 billion to $10 billion. https://t.co/JInQtSZIer
— The Big Pharaoh (@TheBigPharaoh) December 13, 2023

🇪🇬 Since the start of the #Israel–#Hamas war, #Egypt is experiencing a deepening foreign exchange crisis.

Check out #ACempowerME’s #Egypt foreign exchange monitor highlighting the impact of the conflict on Egypt’s economy.

Check it out: ➡️ https://t.co/yBAIAVJYOl pic.twitter.com/1aXOPfylyP
— The Atlantic Council Middle East Initiatives (@ACMideast) December 13, 2023

Egyptian Scarab Bracelet, from Tomb of Tutankhamun (1341-1323 BC), and was made with Gold, Lapis-lazuli, Carnelian, Turquoise and other semi-precious stones.

The scarab has been deified during Ancient Egypt. Its shape was related to the god Jepri in the graphic representation… pic.twitter.com/heUxtYqeYG
— Archaeo – Histories (@archeohistories) December 13, 2023

Posted in Diary of Aak, Egypt | Tagged Egypt, Gaza, Houthis, Israel Rafah, Isreal, Presidential elections, Red Sea, Sisi | Leave a comment

This Week in Egypt: week 49-2023 (Dec 4-10)

Posted on December 10, 2023 by nervana111

Top Headlines

Egyptians vote in presidential election overshadowed by Gaza war
Egypt said to warn Israel ties could ‘rupture’ if Gaza multitudes flee to Sinai
Egypt’s annual core inflation decelerates by 2.2 percent in November
Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris is moving his family office to Abu Dhabi
Egypt in discussions with IMF for additional funding

Main Headlines

Monday

Cyprus pushes Gaza corridor idea; leader to visit Egypt, Jordan
President Sisi opens defense expo showcasing latest technology
Egyptian Defense Minister discusses Gaza at Egypt’s defense Expo

Tuesday

Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris is moving his family office to Abu Dhabi, joining a wave of prominent investors that have set up operations in the emirate

Wednesday

Egypt’s FM to participate in three live events in Washington on Gaza war and its aftermath
Container ship that suffered malfunction while transiting Suez Canal repaired, moved again

Thursday

Egypt in discussions with IMF for additional funding
FM Shoukry and UN secretary-general discuss developments in Gaza

Friday

Egypt said to warn Israel ties could ‘rupture’ if Gaza multitudes flee to Sinai
Egypt’s Telecommunications Authority imposes EGP 20 million fine on Telecom Egypt following a serious of widespread breakdown

Saturday

Putin thanks Egypt’s Sisi for Gaza help in call on eve of election
Arab-Muslim ministerial delegation decries US veto of UNSC resolution for ceasefire in Gaza
Egyptian Organization for Human Rights prepares to monitor presidential election
Foreign ministry requires Egyptians wishing to return from Gaza to feel a google form

Sunday

Egyptians vote in presidential elections overshadowed by Gaza war
Egypt’s annual core inflation decelerates by 2.2 percent in November

Reports

Egypt’s Sisi: A decade at the top. Reuters
Currency, inflation woes in focus as Egypt’s Sisi set for third term. Patrick Werr
Two months ago, Egypt looked like a country on the brink of financial collapse. Now the world has new reasons to come to the rescue Bloomberg

From Twitter

Just arrived in El-Arish, Egypt, the hub for intl humanitarian assistance crossing into Gaza.

More must be done to protect civilians and accelerate the pace of life-saving assistance reaching the people of Gaza. pic.twitter.com/Y5Vz9GH4J9
— Samantha Power (@PowerUSAID) December 5, 2023

On the 2nd day of the visit, Shoukry meets with @HouseDemocrats Leader @RepJeffries, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee @RepMikeRogersAL, House Rep. Majority Leader @SteveScalise, and @RepMcCaul, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee. pic.twitter.com/vimTlXZZ9y
— Egypt MFA Spokesperson (@MfaEgypt) December 6, 2023

Sameh Shoukry @MfaEgypt, on Egypt denying refugees:

"Don't you think it is better to advocate the cessation of hostilities than facilitate the displacement? We support a solution rather than displacement. There's no reason why Palestinians shouldn't be in their territory. pic.twitter.com/NZCGAjawwf
— Aspen Security Forum (@AspenSecurity) December 7, 2023

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have pledged to work together to achieve a ceasefire in Israel's war on Gaza.

🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/z7E8RkKsar pic.twitter.com/AZcPpRTah1
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) December 9, 2023

"The @UN and several member states, including the U.S., have firmly rejected forcibly displacing Gazans out of the #GazaStrip

But the developments we are witnessing point to attempts to move Palestinians into Egypt"@UNLazzarini in @latimes ⬇️https://t.co/YQZpgYcwNB
— UNRWA (@UNRWA) December 10, 2023

The IMF on Egypt: “We prioritize fighting inflation and then of course we will look at the exchange-rate regime in that context”https://t.co/9IcEXJM53r
— Ziad Daoud (@ZiadMDaoud) December 5, 2023

Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris is moving his family office to Abu Dhabi, joining a wave of prominent investors that have set up operations in the emirate https://t.co/N1qRRNcdCv
— Bloomberg Middle East (@middleeast) December 5, 2023

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a significant disruption to internet connectivity in #Egypt attributed to an incident on the FEA and SEA-ME-WE 4 subsea cable networks, with national connectivity currently at 64% of ordinary levels 📉 pic.twitter.com/uO2gNOgQ0P
— NetBlocks (@netblocks) December 5, 2023

#Egypt
State owned major petrochemical company set the US dollar at 37 pounds in its 2024 budget. I guess this is an overly optimistic rate for the entire year. The official could be 37-40 after devaluation. The parallel could pass 50, even 60, if dollar shortage continues. https://t.co/gKbDiDMCNA
— The Big Pharaoh (@TheBigPharaoh) December 7, 2023

Watch Om Manga as she is making butter following the old techniques of using a goatskin churning bag.
In the old days, women in #Fayoum would sit in the sun outside their houses to make butter in brown bag which is made of goatskin and it is called Qirbah or Shakwa. #Egypt pic.twitter.com/vhnGFb9K2U
— Fayoumer ® (@Fayoumer) December 10, 2023

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This Week in Egypt: Week48-2023 ( Nov27- Dec3)

Posted on December 4, 2023 by nervana111

Top Headlines

Israel tells Arab states it wants buffer zone in post-war Gaza
Kamala Harris tells Egypt’s Sisi that US won’t allow forced relocations of Palestinians
Egyptian aid trucks stranded as Gaza fighting resumes
First U.S. humanitarian aid flight for Gaza lands in Egypt
Egypt’s external debt recorded $164.7bln end of June rising 5.8% Y-o-Y
UAE renews $1 billion deposit at Central Bank of Egypt
Egyptians abroad begin voting in presidential election
Boy, 5, dies after falling into a pool on holiday in Egypt

Photo: Egyptian Presidency

Main Headlines

Monday

Hamas says it has agreed with Qatar and Egypt to a two-day extension of truce
Boy, 5, dies after falling into Egypt pool on a holiday in Egypt
Rare Egyptian artefacts come to Wales

Tuesday

CIA director returns to Qatar for hostage talks with Israeli and Egyptian counterpart
French floating hospital docks off coast of Egypt to treat wounded Gazans | The Times of Israel
First U.S. humanitarian aid flight for Gaza lands in Egypt
Starbucks Egypt ‘lays off workers’ amid pro-Gaza boycott campaign

Wednesday

Biden says American hostage released by Hamas is Safe in Egypt
Egypt’s tourism chief says the industry looks set to ride out the shockwaves of the Israel- Hamas war

Thursday

Israeli military confirms release of six Israeli hostages from captivity in Gaza Strip to Egypt
Negotiators are pushing for new two-day extension of Gaza truce- Egyptian statement
UAE renews $1 billion deposit at Central Bank of Egypt
Egypt’s Sisi and IMF Managing Director discuss bilateral cooperation in Dubai

Friday

Egyptian aid trucks stranded as Gaza fighting resumes
Sisi calls for global cooperation to achieve climate action goals at COP28
Egyptians abroad begin voting in presidential election
Tomb With Greek Mummy Unearthed in Aswan, south of Egypt

Saturday

Israel tells Arab states it wants buffer zone in post-war Gaza
Kamala Harris tells Egypt’s Sissi that US won’t allow forced relocations of Palestinians
British PM met Egyptian President el-Sisi at the COP28 Summit in the UAE

Sunday

Egypt’s external debt recorded $164.7bln end of June rising 5.8% Y-o-Y: CBE
Far from the violence, Gaza wounded find care at Cairo hospital
EU’s mission in Cairo praises Egypt’s role in supporting humanitarian aid to Palestinians

Reports

Israeli assault on southern Gaza could push 1m refugees to Egypt border, UNRWA chief warns. Patrick Wintour
Egypt wiped out Hepatitis C. Now it is trying to help the rest of Africa. Stephanie Nolen
Readout of Vice President Harris’s Meeting with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt

From Twitter

🔴 Egypt reports the ceasefire will be extended by two days, and will include the release of 20 Israeli hostages and 60 terrorists
— i24NEWS English (@i24NEWS_EN) November 27, 2023

6 Israeli hostages have been transferred by the Red Cross to Egypt.

Welcome home Bilal and Aisha Ziyadne, Ilana Gritzewsky, Nili Margalit, Shani Goren and Sapir Cohen.

The entire nation has been waiting for you 💙🇮🇱 pic.twitter.com/MypDkxgtDT
— Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) November 30, 2023

Moscow and Hamas have stressed that the release of three Russian-Israeli hostages from Gaza was negotiated separately from the pause in combat that was brokered by the United States, Qatar and Egypt. https://t.co/OlVSzsG9Yh
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 2, 2023

#Israel says buffer zone part of broader plan for #Gaza.
· Israel conveyed plans to Egypt, Jordan, UAE, say sources via @Reuters
· Saudi Arabia, with no Israel ties, also informed, they say
· Arabs, U.S. oppose any move that reduces Palestinian landhttps://t.co/tHBGj3GA6p pic.twitter.com/azcywtgdNB
— Yannis Koutsomitis (@YanniKouts) December 4, 2023

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has told leaders to "work diligently" towards tackling climate change and achieving ambitious results at Cop28 pic.twitter.com/oPTh38wBSi
— The National (@TheNationalNews) December 1, 2023

Egyptian Navy's fourth MEKO A200 frigate and the first to be built locally at Egypt's Alexandria shipyard has been launched into sea.

The construction process of the 4000-ton frigate took less than two years. pic.twitter.com/1ROyYDobQ9
— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) December 4, 2023

For @akhbar I spoke to @EduardCousin, who travelled from Cairo to Rafah border with Gaza. Egyptian army checkpoints on the way. At Rafah, 100s of trucks waiting for Gaza. Long delays as each truck is checked by Israelis at al-Owga border, 40km to south. pic.twitter.com/CPKN6WCz3u
— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) December 2, 2023

The Ambassador of Italy in Egypt, Michele Quaroni, today welcomed the hospital ship 'Vulcano' of the Italian Navy to the Egyptian port of Al Arish, which will treat dozens of wounded Palestinians from the Gaza Strip on board.https://t.co/X1wjWQxQST
— Chiara Cavalieri (@Lucrezi41463060) December 4, 2023

CNN producer Ibrahim Dahman recently escaped to Egypt with his young family, but yesterday he learned at least nine of his relatives trapped in northern Gaza had been killed in a strike on his aunt’s house. His childhood home in Gaza City was obliterated in a separate strike on…
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) December 4, 2023

The Central Bank of Egypt’s acting governor, along with his deputies, will continue on in their roles for one more year, as decreed by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The move is the latest in a series of acting appointments made by Sisi. Legal experts fear that such appointments… pic.twitter.com/LMwX8SSQQc
— Mada Masr مدى مصر (@MadaMasr) November 30, 2023

🇪🇬 Considered one of the most significant archaeological museums in #Egypt, the #Imhotep Museum, in the #Saqqara necropolis complex, is reopening its doors after renovation.

🏺 The museum boasts more than "300 artefacts" from Ancient Egypt.

👀 Here's what to expect 👇 pic.twitter.com/h1FeKdnYGx
— FRANCE 24 English (@France24_en) December 4, 2023

Beautiful to see the new renovated main train station in Alexandria. One of many buildings that were renovated during @AlsisiOfficial tenure.
A money well spent in my book. #Egypt pic.twitter.com/GDj78VlzoS
— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) December 2, 2023

Queen Cleopatra VII, Mark Antony, and their children Alexander Helios and Cleopatra Selene.
The Graeco-Roman Museum, Alexandria #Egypt
Photo by me 📸 pic.twitter.com/lraqYTRclC
— Lobna Samy (@LobnaSamy15) December 4, 2023

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This Week in Egypt: Week 47-2023 ( Nov 20-26)

Posted on November 26, 2023 by nervana111

Top Headlines

Egypt’s El-Sisi says future Palestinian state could be ‘demilitarised’
President Sisi: Deportation of Palestinians is a non-negotiable red line for Egypt
President Sisi thanks Qatar emir for Gaza truce efforts
Egypt says it received ‘positive signals’ over possible extension of Gaza truce
Egypt is set to resume exports of liquefied natural gas

Main Headlines

Monday

Premature babies were evacuated from Gaza into Egypt
Jordan’s Crown Prince arrives in El-Arish to oversee Gaza’s Jordanian field hospital

Tuesday

Egypt’s Sisi urges international pressure to implement humanitarian truce in Gaza

Wednesday

Egypt is set to resume exports of liquified natural gas following months of hiatus after supplies of the fuel from Israel increased
Saudi Arabia seeks to increase trade with Egypt to $100 billion

Thursday

Sisi: Deportation of Palestinians is a non-negotiable redline for Egypt
Egypt to open Rafah crossing Friday for Palestinians stranded in North Sinai
Egypt to build undersea Interconnection cable with Europe

Friday

First footage shows Israeli hostages being driven through Egypt
Egypt president says future Palestinian state could be demilitarised
UK’s Sunak praises Qatar and Egypt for ‘intensive diplomacy’ over temporary Gaza truce

Saturday

Egypt gets from Hamas of 14 hostages to be released on Saturday
Israel and Hamas complete second day of swaps after tense delay
Egypt says it received ‘positive signals’ over possible extension of Gaza truce
Cargo ship from Egypt carrying 14 people sinks off the Greek island of Lesbos

Sunday

Egypt president thanks Emir of Qatar for Gaza truce efforts
Egyptian FM discusses Israel-Hamas truce with US Secretary of State
In coordination with Egypt, Qatari minister of international cooperation visits Rafah

Reports

Egypt’s soilless farming: Rooting for a sustainable future. AP

From Twitter

A senior #Egyptian intelligence officer arrived at the Rafah border crossing to speak face-to-face with Hamas representatives
— Michael A. Horowitz (@michaelh992) November 25, 2023

This humanitarian pause is critical to end the terrible ordeal of hostages held by Hamas and get life-saving aid into Gaza.

I want to thank Qatar, Egypt and others for the intensive diplomacy that has got us here. We will not stop until all hostages are safely returned. https://t.co/57ir5Tzfhf
— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) November 24, 2023

Yesterday, @POTUS spoke with President @AlsisiOfficial to express his appreciation for Egypt’s efforts to reach a deal for the release of hostages held by Hamas together with a humanitarian pause in Gaza. They discussed coordination to further surge humanitarian assistance to…
— U.S. Embassy Cairo (@USEmbassyCairo) November 23, 2023

💥More tidbits: The 13 Israeli AND 12 Thai hostages are apparently already in southern Gaza, approaching the Rafah border crossing, where Red Cross and Israeli representatives will welcome them to Egypt and transport them to Israel. https://t.co/DiYvAnu047
— Noga Tarnopolsky נגה טרנופולסקי نوغا ترنوبولسكي💙 (@NTarnopolsky) November 24, 2023

Thank you Egypt 🇪🇬. pic.twitter.com/oBlkKFKWJd
— Avi Kaner ابراهيم אבי (@AviKaner) November 24, 2023

🆕 The fourth UK aircraft carrying humanitarian aid has flown to Egypt for onward transfer to Gaza.

The RAF flight carried 23 tonnes of humanitarian aid including 4,500 blankets and 4,500 sleeping mats for distribution by @UNRWA. pic.twitter.com/hTZp9ze0Kc
— Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (@FCDOGovUK) November 24, 2023

According to initial Red Cross checkup: None of the freed Israeli children are in serious condition. via @oritperlov https://t.co/YJQz6admvF
— Israel Radar (@IsraelRadar_com) November 24, 2023

Very interesting statement from #Egypt’s #Sisi

He calked for a #Palestinian state, but “demilitarized and for there to be guarantees for this in the form of NATO forces, UN forces, Arab forces, American. Whatever you want"#Gaza #ceasefire https://t.co/gS9KPCB1hc
— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) November 24, 2023

President Biden spoke with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt to discuss the deal to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas during its brutal assault against Israel on October 7th and the latest developments in the region, White House says
— Barak Ravid (@BarakRavid) November 22, 2023

The Palestinian Director of Media at the Rafah Crossing:
" A 17 member delegation from the UAE arrived into Gaza traveling from Egypt through the Rafah Crossing. They are there to inspect the location where the Emirati new Field Hospital will be built in the coming months for… https://t.co/LP4NNSLss7
— Talal Al-Haj (@TalalAlhaj) November 20, 2023

https://twitter.com/nervana_1/status/1726576190042099813?s=46&t=IYFhjrN51E3ti3sCp9-MOA

📯🇬🇧Shell has announced a new gas discovery offshore🇪🇬Egypt amid a gas exploration campaign.
This is a positive news for the North African country, grappling with a relentless energy crisis, and also for the🇪🇺EU, which is receiving less and less LNG from🇪🇬
🧵 https://t.co/3IULgtfGVl pic.twitter.com/ntc8gvYqBo
— Francesco Sassi (@Frank_Stones) November 24, 2023

Back in January,🇮🇹Italy's Eni, another major player in the exploration of🇪🇬offshore gas reserves, made a discovery at the Nargis-1 exploration, where it cooperates with🇺🇸Chevron and🇪🇬Tharwa Petroleum. Gas is located in proximity of existing facilities, which should lead to
— Francesco Sassi (@Frank_Stones) November 24, 2023

consequences of the🇮🇱-Hamas war.
Very recently,🇮🇱has been able to take control of the Port of Gaza, giving to IDF more control of the Gaza Strip's coast.
Therefore,🇮🇱has greenlighted the return of production at Tamar field and transport through the🇮🇱🇪🇬EMG pipeline.
— Francesco Sassi (@Frank_Stones) November 24, 2023

As now more gas flows from🇮🇱to supply the domestic market,🇪🇬has loaded its first LNG cargo, the Adam LNG, from the IDKU terminal, managed by Shell.
Yet, the first LNG shipment in weeks has left🇪🇬headed to🇵🇰Pakistan, an unusual destination as 🇪🇺EU and🇹🇷Turkey are priority markets
— Francesco Sassi (@Frank_Stones) November 24, 2023

With an economy in shambles,🇪🇬is relying on international companies to find new gas reserves for the domestic and international markets
However, tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea due to the🇮🇱-Hamas conflict could negatively affect investments, hitting🇪🇬energy security
— Francesco Sassi (@Frank_Stones) November 24, 2023

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This Week in Egypt: Week 46-2023 ( Nov 13-19)

Posted on November 19, 2023 by nervana111

Top Headlines

31 premature babies are evacuated from Gaza’s largest hospital to Egypt
First fuel delivery since start of war delivered to UN in Gaza from Egypt
Israel’s natural gas flow to Egypt rise as Chevron resumes Tamar output
IMF may need to augment Egypt program amid Gaza war impacts
Egypt’s government completes its biggest single asset sale this year by offloading a stake of about 30% in the country’s largest tobacco company

Main Headlines

Monday

Israel’s natural gas flow to Egypt rise as Chevron resumes Tamar output
UK doctor Ahmed Sabra finally gets to Egypt from Gaza
Around 40 Spanish citizens have left Gaza

Tuesday

France’s defence chief heads to Israel, Egypt, Gulf as Gaza war enters month 2
Investors are ramping up bets that Egypt will allow its currency to fall sharply after elections in December
Egypt captain Mo Salah leads African stars into World Cup qualifying
Egypt toughens penalty for sexual harassment and bullying

Wednesday

First fuel delivery since start of war delivered to UN in Gaza from Egypt
Seventh Saudi Gaza relief plane lands in Egypt
Twenty-three Irish citizens leave Gaza, foreign minister says

Thursday

The EU is trying to speed up efforts to deepen its relationship with Egypt and help the country address the growing fallout from the Israel-Hamas conflict on its border
Medical relief should be focused inside Gaza -Egyptian minister
EU is planning new anti migration deals with Egypt and Tunisia, unrepentant in support for Libya
Egypt’s FM says his nation hasn’t been offered help with its debts by the US and Israel in return for taking in Palestinians fleeing war-torn Gaza

Friday

Egypt’s government completes its biggest single asset sale this year by offloading a stake of about 30% in the country’s largest tobacco company

Saturday

IMF may need to augment Egypt program amid Gaza war impacts, Georgieva says
EU commission president discusses Gaza humanitarian crisis with with Egypt’s Sisi
Priceless Egyptian treasures go on display at Australian Museum in Sydney

Sunday

31 premature babies are evacuated from Gaza’s largest hospital to Egypt
Deals worth $1.5 billion likely to be signed at Egyptian- Saudi business forum
World Cup 2026 qualifying: Egypt win but Nigeria draw again

From Twitter

At the Rafah border post, Egypt’s efforts to channel aid towards Gaza are impressive.

We all agree that more aid needs to reach the Palestine people in Gaza.

We provide additional logistical support to Egypt and we back efforts to find additional routes. pic.twitter.com/FuZKdFJgAM
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) November 18, 2023

✔️Rafah Crossing is open & has not been closed at any stage since crisis eruption.

✔️Unacceptable to outbid 🇪🇬 longstanding positions supporting Palestinian rights and showing solidarity with 🇵🇸

✔️Israel’s procedures on the Crossing’s other side hinder & delay aid delivery. pic.twitter.com/9i0Ftsa8hk
— Egypt MFA Spokesperson (@MfaEgypt) November 13, 2023

Egyptian Health Minister Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar spoke with me in an exclusive interview about Egypt's readiness to help patients from Gaza.
He told his multidisciplinary teams have the "capacity" and "passion" to bring critical Gazans into Egypt. pic.twitter.com/4dUPMNHe4d
— Eleni Giokos Ελένη Γιώκου (@EleniGiokos) November 18, 2023

Egypt will take the 36 premature babies in the Al-Shifa hospital into custody using IDF-provided incubators.

🇪🇬🇮🇱
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) November 15, 2023

The premature babies were 39,
31 of them are still alive – 8 died

After evaluating al-Shifa hospital
the babies were transferred to a hospital in Rafah city then will be sent to Egypt when their situation allows that.
— Muhammad Smiry 🇵🇸 (@MuhammadSmiry) November 19, 2023

the first fuel tanker from egypt enters gaza since the start of the war: pic.twitter.com/8tt7S8SImN
— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) November 15, 2023

France Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu announces that a helicopter carrier dispatched by Paris has set sail for Egypt earlier today to provide health support for Palestinian civilians in Gaza. (1/6) https://t.co/V9FZ5TjL19
— Jacob Magid (@JacobMagid) November 19, 2023

As war continues in Gaza, and as questions linger re: the enclave’s postwar future, what role can Egypt and other Arab countries play?

From today’s GPS, my conversation with Harvard’s Tarek Masoud: pic.twitter.com/xLvZceMBtA
— Fareed Zakaria (@FareedZakaria) November 19, 2023

🇮🇱 🇪🇬 Israeli gas exports to Egypt via the EMG pipeline have resumed after a one-month halt.
It comes after Tamar was brought back online. Either Hamas’ threat was contained or Egypt, which needs the gas, sought guarantees that energy infrastructure won’t be targeted. https://t.co/pcteP9oamc pic.twitter.com/9V6xaS6BGO
— Mona Sukkarieh (@MonaSukkarieh) November 15, 2023

Absolutely shocking scenes from Egypt’s game against Sierra Leone as it looks like Mohamed Salah was targeted by pitch-invaders.

They seem to be going directly to try and attack him 😡😡😡pic.twitter.com/qqMrejPbwc
— Watch LFC (@Watch_LFC) November 19, 2023

The real history here is fascinating. Napoleon brought a committee of scholars, historians, anthropologists, etc. with him to Egypt to study the ruins. He would take meals with them and engage in lively scholarly debates.

This is why & how the Rosetta Stone was discovered. https://t.co/bJaCyIxFsn
— Alaric The Barbarian (@0xAlaric) November 19, 2023

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This Week in Egypt: Week 45-2023 ( Nov 6-12)

Posted on November 13, 2023 by nervana111

Top Headlines

Egypt’s Rafah crossing reopens for wounded Palestinians and foreign nationals
Qatar’s Emir held talks in Egypt on ending Gaza violence
Egypt’s Sisi met Turkish and Iranian presidents in the joint Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh
UK revokes Islamist Egyptian TV host’s visa for ‘backing Hamas’ at rally
Egypt’s stumbling economy faces new pressures from Gaza crisis
Coca-Cola out, Egyptian soda in as anti-Western boycott sweeps Middle East
British couple died from carbon monoxide poisoning after Egyptian hotel sprayed for bedbugs
Four candidates are announced for Egypt’s presidential race

Main headlines

Monday

Rafah crossing re-opens for limited evacuations from Gaza
US-Palestinian evacuees recount ‘horror movie’ of leaving Gaza

Tuesday

Canada says total of 59 people evacuated from Gaza on Tuesday

Wednesday

Senior US diplomats head to Egypt to discuss humanitarian aid for Gaza

Thursday

International Red Cross resumes escorting Gaza patients after convoy shooting
Egypt: passengers of “Peace boat” call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Friday

Evacuations from Gaza to Egypt is suspended on Friday
Emir of Qatar holds talks in Egypt on ending Gaza violence
Hamas chief Haniyeh arrives in Egypt for talks on Gaza
Turkey sends field hospital aid ship to Egypt for Gaza
British couple died from carbon monoxide poisoning after Egyptian hotel sprayed for bedbugs

Saturday

Egypt’s Sisi and Turkey’s Erdogan highlighted the need for immediate halt of Gaza military operations
Egypt’s Sisi and Iran’s Raisi discuss Gaza situation, Egypt-Iran relations in first meeting
Children with cancer were evacuated from Gaza for treatment to Egypt and Jordan
An exiled Egyptian television presenter has had his visa revoked by UK for supporting Hamas
Return flights to Egypt sell for under £35 as Israel conflict triggers tourism slump

Sunday

Egypt’s Rafah crossing reopens for wounded Palestinians and foreign nationals
Egyptian inflation eased from a record high ahead of December’s presidential elections
Coca-Cola out, Egyptian soda in as anti-Western boycott sweeps Middle East
Four candidates are announced for Egypt’s presidential race

Reports

Egypt’s stumbling economy faces new pressures from Gaza crisis. Reuters
Aid is getting into Gaza via the Israel-Egypt border – but it’s stop-start, laborious and not enough. Mark Stone
How the Hamas-Israel conflict is ruining tourism in Egypt. Simon Calder

From Twitter

President Sisi is accusing several Arab countries of "failing Gaza."

And I quote his Arabic, "أن هناك دول تتخاذل عن دعم غزه", Egyptian diplomatic sources are also, under the table, accusing the Palestinian Authority of being too cooperative with the Israelis in an unnatural… pic.twitter.com/GDMbJHRM6o
— Victor vicktop55 (@vicktop55) November 13, 2023

#Turkey's #Erdogan & #Egypt's #Sisi in #SaudiArabia yesterday. 👇 https://t.co/w9dQFvjK71 pic.twitter.com/T4dSHTsNRl
— News About Turkey – NAT (@NewsAboutTurke2) November 12, 2023

UPDATE: #Sisi, #Raisi discuss #Gaza situation, #Egypt – #Iran relations in first meeting https://t.co/ZofVXrQ8wi
— Ahram Online (@ahramonline) November 11, 2023

OIC PROPOSAL TO CUT ALL TIES WITH ISRAEL BLOCKED

9 Countries blocked the proposal:

❌ Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
❌ UAE 🇦🇪
❌ Jordan 🇯🇴
❌ Egypt 🇪🇬
❌ Bahrain 🇧🇭
❌ Sudan 🇸🇩
❌ Morocco 🇲🇦
❌ Mauritania 🇲🇷
❌ Djibouti 🇩🇯 pic.twitter.com/lTm4zaDXIn
— Sulaiman Ahmed (@ShaykhSulaiman) November 12, 2023

The U.S. Embassy Cairo community has rallied to support U.S. citizens and their family members who were able to depart Gaza via the Rafah border crossing. From assisting them at the border to expediting essential paperwork and arranging accommodations, our staff is focusing on… pic.twitter.com/AYMi2rmGHA
— U.S. Embassy Cairo (@USEmbassyCairo) November 7, 2023

A #Turkish ship carrying field #hospitals has docked in Egypt near #Gaza, AFP reports citing an official.https://t.co/DyT4jA2QN2 pic.twitter.com/A9pIA8qQrz
— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) November 13, 2023

Egypt 🇪🇬 sentenced Muslim Brotherhood TV anchorman Moataz Matar in abstentia to life imprisonment. Yesterday the UK 🇬🇧 revoked his visa, with others on the way, for supporting the Hamas Muslim Brotherhood terror group. Justice will be served. pic.twitter.com/xXB26AvqHO
— Avi Kaner ابراهيم אבי (@AviKaner) November 12, 2023

Egypt tops the world in food inflation for the second month in a row. A country with two thirds of its population either poor or vulnerable. And we’ve not reached the bottom of the pit yet. Floatation or devaluation will usher in a new wave of inflation. https://t.co/OWuRsgyJNs
— The Big Pharaoh (@TheBigPharaoh) November 13, 2023

One of many myths propagated by leftists, especially Egyptian ones that “Jews and Arabs lived together for centuries”
But they forgot how:

🔺Jews ( and Christians) paid extra tax- jizya tax- for centuries
🔺Mostly lived in their own ghettoes
🔺Saladin treated Jews better, only…
— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) November 12, 2023

#MosaicMonday
Mosaic from Thmuis, #Egypt, created by Hellenistic artist Sophilos in 200 BC, now in the Greco-Roman Museum in Alexandria, Egypt. The woman depicted in the #mosaic is the Ptolemaic Queen Berenike II (who ruled jointly with Ptolemy III)#art #Archaeology #History pic.twitter.com/SwzHUtVOZT
— Jon Hawke 🏛️🏺 (@HawkeJon) November 13, 2023

Plus

Wind may have helped sculpt Egypt’s famous Sphinx

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