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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

Posted in Diary of Aak, Egypt | Tagged COP28, Egypt, GFaza, Hamas, Israel, Israeli hostages, Kamala Harris, Sisi | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Diary of Aak, Egypt, Gaza, Israel | Tagged Arab-Islamic Summit, Erdogan, Gaza, Israel, Raisi, Sisi | Leave a comment

This Week in Egypt: Week 44-2023 ( Oct 30-Nov 5)

Posted on November 6, 2023 by nervana111

Top Headlines

Hundreds of foreign nationals cross Gaza-Egypt border – with Britons among them
Cairo rejects proposal for future management of Gaza
Egypt’s boycott campaign on pro-Israel franchises grows
Hamas tried to send fighters to Egypt in ambulances for wounded Gazans — US official
Fitch downgrades Egypt one notch deeper into junk territory

Main Headlines

Monday

US and Egypt commit to significant acceleration in aid to Gaza

Tuesday

UK airlift to Egypt delivers vital equipment to support aid crossing to Gaza
Egypt will not be coerced or have regional issues liquidated at its expense: Egyptian PM from N. Sinai
Thai FM travels to Qatar, Egypt for captive talks

Wednesday

Hundreds of foreign nationals cross Gaza-Egypt border – with Britons among them
British PM calls Egyptian President El-Sisi
WHO welcomes decision by Egypt to receive patients from Gaza

Thursday

Nearly 80 Americans have departed Gaza, US says
Cairo rejects proposal for future management of Gaza
Confusion, frustration and hope at Gaza’s border with Egypt as first foreign passport-holders depart
‘Absolute chaos’: first Briton to cross from Gaza to Egypt describes ordeal

Friday

Fitch downgrades Egypt one notch deeper into junk territory
Egypt is poised to import a rare cargo of liquified natural gas as conflict in the region tightens the market for the fuel
Egypt’s boycott campaign on pro-Israel franchises grows

Saturday

Gaza evacuation has been suspended after an ambulance was targeted, Egypt sources say
Hamas tried to send fighters to Egypt in ambulances for wounded Gazans — US official

Sunday

Israel quietly pushed for Egypt to admit large numbers of Gazans
France delivers three planes of aid to Gaza, French boats in Mediterranean
UK says over 100 Britons have left Gaza, hopeful of getting more out
Turkey says it agreed with Egypt to take Gaza cancer patients for treatment

Reports

The Gaza-Egypt Rafah crossing explained: ‘It is not a normal border’. Lara Bullens
Boycott campaigns in Egypt: Effective weapon or friendly fire? Muhammed Khalid

From Twitter

BREAKING: Egypt's PM says the country is 'prepared to sacrifice millions of lives to ensure that no-one encroaches on our territory'
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) October 31, 2023

UPDATE – Egypt has stationed tanks and armored vehicles near the Rafah border crossing into Gaza — ToI
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) October 31, 2023

The UN family is working around the clock to deliver food & other vital supplies to Gaza.

While there has been a steady increase in aid entering from Egypt, expanded humanitarian access is urgently required to meet growing needs & save lives. https://t.co/zbJRWB1BxS pic.twitter.com/RUvnBm7n5i
— United Nations (@UN) November 6, 2023

Scoop: Israel has committed to the U.S, Egypt, the U.K. and other countries that any Palestinian who leaves Gaza for medical treatment will be allowed to return after the Israel-Hamas war. My story on @axios https://t.co/FmOolccPAw
— Barak Ravid (@BarakRavid) November 1, 2023

Kirby is now saying that the departure of 74 US citizens and family members and foreign nationals would not have been possible without the assistance of Qatar & leadership of President Sisi of #Egypt.
— Hiba Nasr (@HibaNasr) November 2, 2023

BREAKING: France says it is in talks with Egypt in regards to setting up a field hospital in Gaza, with a focus on providing surgery for war injuries.
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) November 6, 2023

“According to the plan presented to the U.S., which would require approval from the Israeli war cabinet, fuel tankers from Egypt would enter the Gaza strip with a specified quantity of fuel sufficient to operate hospitals & other humanitarian facilities for a set amount of time” https://t.co/nDQrWGahYn
— Haisam Hassanein (@HaisamHassanei1) November 4, 2023

Arabiya citing sources: Egypt refused a proposal that it joins an Israeli-International coalition in governing Gaza.

Not sure how accurate this report is. https://t.co/xWnoFaEEgk
— The Big Pharaoh (@TheBigPharaoh) November 2, 2023

The first foreign passport holders and injured Gazans to be evacuated from the Palestinian enclave passed through the Rafah crossing into Egypt on Wednesday, under a deal mediated by Qatar.

https://t.co/CvOnGe4YHa
— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) November 1, 2023

#ICYMI: Egyptian TV Host Ibrahim Eissa Slams Hamas Official Mousa Abu Marzouk’s Claim That Gaza Civilians’ Safety Is the Responsibility of the U.N., Not Hamas: This Is an Insolent and Disgraceful Statement; Hamas Government Must Step Down #Hamas #Egypt #Palestinians #Gaza pic.twitter.com/cZW9BATJq7
— MEMRI (@MEMRIReports) November 5, 2023

FM Shoukry received a 📞 from FS @JamesCleverly of UK on escalation in Gaza.

FM and FS exchanged views on implementing an immediate humanitarian truce, sustaining full aid delivery, protecting civilians in Gaza, & efforts to support third nationals & release the hostages. pic.twitter.com/LeviEJwvhY
— Egypt MFA Spokesperson (@MfaEgypt) November 1, 2023

Egypt allowed two Turkish ships with field hospitals to enter its ports to treat the wounded in the Gaza Strip. pic.twitter.com/2RDRQFBsdp
— Mike (@Doranimated) November 5, 2023

6/6 There is one person there who decides and that is Yehya Sinwar and only the Egyptians can reach him. All the pressure must be applied there.
— Gershon Baskin🟣 جرشون باسكين גרשון בסקין (@gershonbaskin) November 2, 2023

Egypt asks Kenya to barter its tea for anything produced in the North African nation as a dollar shortage hurts many its ability to pay for imports https://t.co/2BE3mzYwxp
— Bloomberg Africa (@BloombergAfrica) November 6, 2023

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Podcast: Hamas Gaza Chief Yahya Sinwar’s close links to ISIS in Sinai

Posted on October 31, 2023 by nervana111

On March 2022, the Egyptian army shot a Palestinian ISIS member, Abu-Gamil al-Gazawy, who infiltrated into Sinai to give supplies to his ISIS colleagues hiding in North Sinai. It turned out that Abu-Gamil ( his real name is Mosaic) uncle in Yahya Sinwar, Hamas Gaza chief and the mastermind behind the latest attack against Israel on the 7th of October 2023.

This Week in Egypt: Week 43-2023 ( Oct 23-29)

Posted on October 30, 2023 by nervana111

Top Headlines

Two drones coming from south of the Red Sea crashed in Taba and Nuweiba: Egypt’s army spokesperson
Egypt warns Israel: Do not carry out attacks along Gaza-Egypt border
Egyptian-Qatari mediation results in release of two Israeli captives by Al-Qassam Brigades
Egypt’s intelligence chief discusses developments in Gaza with Hamas’ Ismail Haniyeh, FM spoke to his Iranian counterpart
Egypt’s Red Crescent delivers humanitarian aids to Gaza
S&P Global downgrades credit rating for three major Egyptian banks
Egypt’s natural gas imports fell to zero from 800 million cubic feet (mcf) per day, leading to more power cuts

Main Headlines

Monday

Egyptian-Qatari mediation results in release of two Israeli captives by Al-Qassam Brigades
Egyptian and Iranian FMs exchange views on conditions in Gaza
President Sisi reaffirms Egypt’s rejection of civilians targeting and Palestinians displacement to US Senate delegation
Egypt’s Red Crescent delivers third convoy of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Tuesday

Situation in Gaza result of policies aimed to perpetuate occupation, FM Shoukry tells UNSC
Aid to Gaza through Egypt ‘nothing compared to damage’: Palestinian health minister

Wednesday

France’s Macron to meet with Egypt’s Sisi in Cairo
Egypt’s Sisi: Egyptian Armed Forces committed to responsibly safeguarding national security

Thursday

Egypt’s intelligence chief discusses developments in Gaza with Ismail Haniyeh
9 Arab nations demand UNSC to oblige all parties to ceasefire amid ongoing Gaza escalation
S&P Global downgrades credit rating for three major Egyptian banks
Central Bank of Egypt eases restrictions on credit card usage outside Egypt

Friday

Two drones coming from south of the Red Sea crashed in Taba and Nuweiba: Egypt’s army spokesperson
Medical team and aid trucks enter Gaza via Rafah crossing
Egypt increases minimum wage for private sector workers to EGP 3,500

Saturday

Egypt’s Sisi warns region could become “ticking time bomb”
Sisi affirms Egypt’s ability to safeguard its homeland amidst regional challenges
Egypt said Israel is to blame for the delayed delivery of humanitarian aid to the embattled Gaza Strip
Vodafone Egypt considers sending mobile units to Gaza border to boost communication network amid Israeli blackout
Crash involving passenger bus in Egypt kills 32 and injures 60

Sunday

Egypt warns Israel : Do not carry out attacks along Gaza-Egypt border
Egypt’s natural gas imports fell to zero from 800 million cubic feet (mcf) per day, leading to more power cuts
Egypt’s Shoukry urges ‘serious international action’ to implement Gaza truce in meeting with US envoy
Egypt and Belgium: Halting Gaza war is urgent priority to ensure humanitarian aid access
Ethiopia’s unilateral GERD operation an “existential threat” to all Egyptians: Irrigation minister

Read

Hamas tunnels to Egypt played key role in arming Hamas. Richard Goldberg

Video

Why Egypt Can’t Afford Its $58B New Capital City | WSJ Breaking Ground.

From Twitter ( screenshots)

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Thread: Mark Hurtling on Hamas and Israel

Posted on October 24, 2023 by nervana111

This thread by Mark Hertling, a former United States Army officer, who served as the Commanding General of United States Army Europe and the Seventh Army. ( March 2011 to November 2012), is very interesting and frankly scary. I definitely think it is worth sharing.

P.S. As I mentioned before, The X ( formally Twitter) platform does not allow sharing links on WordPress, therefore I can only share by screen shots.

Posted in Hamas, Israel, Twitter Thread | Tagged Hamas, Israel | Leave a comment

Podcast: The Hamas Mindset. Lessons from the medieval battle of Yarmouk

Posted on October 23, 2023 by nervana111

Hamas military cadres did not graduate from military academies, but they are avid learners of Islamic history.

Posted in Gaza, Hamas, Israel, Podcasts | Tagged Egypt, Hamas, Islamism, Israel, middle-east | Leave a comment

Podcast: Is Egypt’s President Sisi in the hot seat amid the Gaza crisis?

Posted on October 22, 2023 by nervana111

I joined Thanos Davelis of the Greek Current to discuss how the war in Gaza is impacting Egypt and President Sisi, look at the upcoming summit in Cairo on the Palestinian issue, and explore how the Hamas attack has hijacked key initiatives for peace across the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean.

Posted in Egypt, Gaza, Israel, Podcasts | Tagged Egypt, Gaza, Greece, Isreal | Leave a comment

Nervana

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

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

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

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

This Week in Egypt: Week 44-2023 ( Oct 30-Nov 5)

Podcast: Hamas Gaza Chief Yahya Sinwar’s close links to ISIS in Sinai

This Week in Egypt: Week 43-2023 ( Oct 23-29)

Thread: Mark Hurtling on Hamas and Israel

Podcast: The Hamas Mindset. Lessons from the medieval battle of Yarmouk

Podcast: Is Egypt’s President Sisi in the hot seat amid the Gaza crisis?

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