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Egypt ‘deeply concerned’ over new rift between Hamas and Fatah
Abbas accuses Hamas of seeking to “destroy” Palestinian unity
Israel indefinitely closes Gaza borders after rocket fire
The two borders on the Israeli side were closed early Sunday in response to rocket fire from Gaza into the Eshkel region.
Armed forces creating ‘secure zone’ on Gaza border
Residents told to leave homes as military seeks to destroy Gaza tunnels once and for all
Hamas responds to proposed Gaza buffer zone
Hamas official says buffer zone supports Israeli blockade, harms Palestinians
Upcoming Israel-Palestine peace talks postponed
Senior Hamas official cites “security measures”, says ceasefire will stand
Rafah crossing closed indefinitely after deadly Sinai attacks
Al-Sisi says government “ready to take action to solve the problem on the Egypt-Gaza border at the roots”
Will Gaza receive pledged donations?
Hamas remain sceptical about aid pledges
Egyptian ambassador to UN calls for end to Palestinian occupation
Amr Abu Atta’s comments came during UN Security Council meeting shortly before peace talks are set to resume in Cairo
Egypt and Israel admit goods to Gaza
Egypt transferred food supplies, while Israel transferred construction material
Egypt hosts Gaza’s Reconstruction conference, fears of new clashes arise
Gaza depends on participating governments’ generosity for reconstruction amid US doubts necessary funds will be collected
Morsi espionage trial postponed to 14 October
Court awaits further reports relating to the case in which Brotherhood leaders are accused of collaborating with foreign organisations
Egypt to host talks between Palestinian factions
Indirect negotiations to begin between Hamas and Israel
Abbas begins Cairo visit
Peace process, Gaza reconstruction, Arab League ministerial meeting on Palestinian leader’s agenda
OIC secretary general, Shoukry discuss Gaza situation
Foreign minister met with Madani to discuss recent developments in the Middle East
Open-ended Gaza ceasefire reached
Hamas claims victory, Israel claims military pressure forced Palestinian factions into agreement
Abbas requests deadline for 1967 borders
Al-Sisi offers support to Abbas to implement two-state solution
Gaza fighting continues, no response to Egypt ceasefire call
Netanyahu calls on Gazans to evacuate sites used by Hamas, saying they are potential targets
Israel assassinates senior Hamas officials
Israel kills three Hamas officials, Mohamed Abu Shamala, Raed Al-Attar, and Mohamed Barhum.
Update: Gaza ceasefire, talks collapse
Israel recalls delegations from Cairo: Official
Israel, Hamas ready for any outcome of Gaza talks
Gaza talks continue in Cairo as ceasefire expiry draws near
Gaza ceasefire extended for five days
The extension comes to provide more time for the indirect negotiations taking place in Cairo, says Egyptian foreign ministry
Shoukry discusses Gaza with Western counterparts
Ongoing round of indirect talks in Cairo are the “most serious”, says Islamic Jihad leader
Fresh Gaza talks in Cairo following new ceasefire
Israeli delegation returns to Cairo despite low levels of trust, will not negotiate if rockets fired
Israel will not negotiate under fire: Netanyahu
Palestinian delegation to leave Cairo if Israelis don’t return
Israel airstrikes continue, Egypt calls for resumption of negotiations
Israeli airstrikes kill over 1,900 Palestinians as “Operation Protective Edge” enters its second month
Israeli airstrikes resume after 72-hour ceasefire expires
Palestinian factions say Israel has not accepted their demands; Israeli airstrikes continue to target Gaza while Palestinian rockets fire into southern Israel
Peacemaking Egypt!
Since Hamas seized control of the Gaza strip, three notable spells of war have engulfed one of the most densely populated parts of the world. The latest of such outbreaks have been by far the deadliest of the three armed conflicts; more than 1,800 people have perished since Israel launched its operation on 8 July. …
Rafah border open to aid Gaza: Foreign ministry
Humanitarian aid pours in as ceasefire reaches second day
Indirect Gaza talks underway in Cairo
Israeli delegation, Robert Serry, Tony Blair arrive in Egypt as ceasefire enters second day
Israeli troops leave Gaza as 72-hour ceasefire begins
Operation Protective Edge “not over”; Israel prepares for indirect talks with Palestinians