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See - Sada Elbalad
26-03-2025
- Health
- See - Sada Elbalad
Turkey, Egypt Collaborate on Gaza Aid Initiative
By Ahmad El-Assasy Turkey is diligently preparing its humanitarian aid in the Egyptian city of El-Arish, anticipating the resumption of assistance entry into Gaza, highlighted during a recent visit by the Turkish Ambassador to Cairo, Salih Mutlu Şen. Ambassador Şen inspected preparations at Sheikh Zuweid Hospital and the El-Arish port, demonstrating Turkey's commitment to aiding Gaza's recovery and reconstruction. In a Ramadan iftar speech at the National Exhibition Hall in the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that Turkey had mobilized all its resources to stop bloodshed and had sent approximately 100,000 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza. This announcement underlines Turkey's ongoing commitment to Gaza amidst recent conflicts. Ambassador Şen's visit to El-Arish, a key logistical base for aid efforts, included inspecting Turkish relief materials and meeting with port authorities and local hospital staff. The Sheikh Zuweid Hospital, located close to the Rafah border, plays a critical role in treating patients from Gaza, equipped with top-notch facilities for kidney dialysis among other services. Ambassador Şen distributed Eid gifts and expressed his wishes for a speedy recovery to the Egyptian patients undergoing treatment at the hospital's dialysis center. He emphasized the importance of kidney dialysis and transplantation, given his personal connections to kidney disease, thus supporting the Turkish Organ Transplant Foundation's close cooperation with Egypt. In discussions with Sheikh Zuweid Hospital's chief physician, the ambassador learned about the services provided to Gaza's patients and inspected a field hospital established by the Egyptian Army with financial contributions from Turkey, dedicated solely to Gaza's patients. Moreover, Ambassador Şen reviewed other medical and logistical supplies, including generators and ambulances, stored in regional warehouses ready to be dispatched to Gaza. He expressed gratitude to the North Sinai Governorate, the Egyptian Red Crescent, and the El-Arish port authorities for their support. During his visit, Ambassador Şen was accompanied by officials from Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority and the Turkish Red Crescent, signifying a robust Turkish-Egyptian collaboration in addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Ireland Replaces Former Israeli Embassy with Palestinian Museum News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Lifestyle Maguy Farah Reveals 2025 Expectations for Pisces News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Egypt Today
19-03-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Military spox defends Egypt's arms deals, diversification of sources: 'Current battle is one of existence'
A file photo of a batch of Rafale fighter jets that Egypt received from France – Egyptian Army spox CAIRO – 19 March 2025: Armed Forces' Spokesman Gharib Abdel Hafez has defended Egypt's arms deals and the establishment of military bases over the past years, saying 'we have recognized the threats looming on the horizon.' In an interview with the country's official news agency MENA, Abdel Hafez emphasized that the Egyptian state has been acutely aware of such unfolding situation, which is why the Armed Forces have focused on enhancing their capabilities and weaponry systems over the past ten years. 'We faced significant criticism regarding arms deals and the establishment of military bases in previous periods, but we could recognize the threats looming on the horizon, especially after 2011,' the spokesman said. He stressed that 'recent developments have confirmed that the current battle is a battle of existence.' Abdel Hafez affirmed that the military is fully prepared to confront all challenges facing Egypt, emphasizing its unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security. He noted an intensive activity among all Armed Forces personnel to ensure the readiness of the troops, assuring everyone that the Armed Forces are well-equipped to respond to and manage any threats and challenges. DIVERSIFYING ARMAMENT SOURCES Abdel Hafez clarified how Egypt has successfully navigated past challenges and crises, emerging stronger. He stressed that the political leadership has prioritized enhancing the capabilities of the Armed Forces based on a strategic approach that emphasizes "diversifying sources of armament." This approach ensures that the military does not rely on any single country for its weapons, he said. 'This is evident in the fact that the Egyptian air defense system is one of the most complex in the world due to its diversified sources of armament,' Abdel Hafez affirmed. UNWAVERING STANCE He noted that Egypt faces ongoing challenges across all strategic fronts, stressing that the current challenges facing the Egyptian state are unprecedented. 'The scale of hostilities is difficult for any nation to bear and without the advancements made in the Armed Forces over the past decade, we would not be standing by our own feet today.' The military spokesman noted that the political leadership is well aware of the dangers facing Egypt, implementing calculated and strategic preemptive plans. The spokesman reiterated that the political leadership's unwavering position on the Palestinian cause since 1948 emphasizes the necessity of establishing a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, to ensure the region's security and stability. Abdel Hafez also underscored the nation's rejection of the displacement of the Palestinian people from their land as this would mean the eradication of the Palestinian cause. UNITY BEHIND LEADERSHIP The spokesman highlighted the importance of national unity behind the political leadership during this critical phase as the true guarantee to overcome the challenges confronting Egypt. He underscored the "weapon of awareness" that the Egyptian people currently possess in addressing present challenges.
Middle East
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// Sisi attends 41st cultural seminar of Armed Forces on Martyr's Day
CAIRO, March 11 (MENA) - President Abdel Fattah El Sisi attended on Tuesday the 41st cultural seminar held by the Armed Forces on the Day of Martyr and Veteran Warrior. Armed Forces and police commanders, top state officials and families of police and Armed Forces martyrs attended the event at Al Manara International Conferences Center. Documentary films were screened during the seminar. President Sisi honored a number of families of martyrs and those injured in military operations. Egypt marks the Martyr's Day on March 9 in commemoration of the martyrdom of the Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Army, Abdel Moneim Riad, during the 1969 war of attrition with Israel. (MORE) M N E/M O H
