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Israeli forces take control of buffer zone along border between Gaza Strip and Egypt

The border with Egypt along the southern edge was the Gaza Strip’s only land border that Israel had not controlled directly.

Egypt agrees to allow humanitarian aid to Gaza, Biden to send senior team to Cairo

Announcement was made after phone call between Biden and Sisi, during which two discussed ongoing efforts to secure release of hostages and address humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Israeli military takes control of vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt

Hamas said late Monday that it had agreed to ceasefire proposal from mediators. Israel said the terms did not meet its demands and launched a military operation in Rafah.

US calls on Egypt to help secure release of hostages to pave way for Gaza ceasefire

Presidents Joe Biden & Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi also stressed ensuring that Palestinians are not displaced to Egypt or any other location outside of Gaza

Egypt’s Sisi sweeps to third term as president with 89.6% of vote

By Farah Saafan CAIRO (Reuters) -Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has swept to a third, six-year term as Egypt's president, winning 89.6% of votes in an election in which he faced no serious challengers, the

Arab nations welcome Israel-Hamas truce, seek it extension

Israel, Hamas agreed to 4-day pause in fighting to allow release of 50 hostages in exchange for 150 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel, and entry of humanitarian aid into enclave.

‘We share concerns on terrorism’: Modi speaks with Egyptian President Al-Sisi amid Israel-Hamas war

According to an Egyptian spokesperson, al-Sisi stressed Egypt's continued efforts to coordinate regional and international efforts for a ceasefire.

Aid trucks enter Gaza as Rafah crossing opens. ‘Difference between life & death,’ says UN chief

Earlier in the day, Hamas released 2 American hostages. US embassy in Israel issued security alert prior to crossing’s opening, expressing uncertainty over 'how long it will remain open'.

After Saudi Arabia, UK PM Rishi Sunak travels to Egypt for Israel-Gaza crisis talks

Sunak had previously visited Israel to meet leaders. In a joint press conference, he termed Hamas as “pure evil” and also asked Israeli leaders to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.

US reports deal with Egypt to open borders, restart aid to Gaza amid protests over violence

Demonstrations erupted in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian West Bank, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia and elsewhere amid outrage across the Middle East over the Gaza hospital blast.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.