Category Archives: Egypt

I am a British Progressive Muslim, and I stand against antisemitism

Posted on October 8, 2025 by nervana111

The terrorist attack at the Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester has triggered many personal memories. Having grown up in a region where Jews and Arabs have been separated by an immense psychological iron wall, I loved the opportunity in Britain … Continue reading →

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Podcast:On Saint Catherine Monastery

Posted on June 3, 2025 by nervana111

The monks of the ancient St .Catherine Monastery in Sinai has also resolved to remain within the monastery walls, mourning and praying for its protection and salvation. This symbolic act of protest follows a controversial ruling issued by an Egyptian … Continue reading →

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On Egypt and Israel: A discussion on X Space

Posted on February 18, 2025 by nervana111

Yesterday, I joined a round table discussion on X platform about the current tense relations between Egypt and Israel. Many interesting views were raised You can listen to it here https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1yoKMoNYBvWJQ

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A Short Egyptian Jewish Story

Posted on December 31, 2024 by nervana111

It has been a while since I wrote a piece here, but I am trying to start again. As we say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025, I decided to write this post and share a story that I consider … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 1, 2024 by nervana111

nn 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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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