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Egypt Today
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt's General Intelligence head, Libyan House Speaker emphasize depth of relations between two countries
CAIRO – 22 May 2025: Head of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service, Major General Hassan Rashad, met with Counselor Aguila Saleh, Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, on Thursday. During the meeting, Head of the General Intelligence Service affirmed Egypt's support for a Libyan-Libyan consensual solution and the reduction of foreign interference, in a manner that fulfills the aspirations of the Libyan people. For his part, Counselor Aguila Saleh, Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, emphasized the depth of Egyptian-Libyan relations and the historical ties between the two brotherly countries. He emphasized Egypt's role in resolving the Libyan crisis and its commitment to achieving stability and converging views between the Libyan parties. Saleh expressed the Libyan people's aspirations to advance the political process, contributing to the stability of the situation in Libya. The Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives praised Egypt's achievements in the field of infrastructure and numerous mega-projects, emphasizing the need for cooperation between the two countries in development sectors.
Al-Ahram Weekly
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo near significant breakthrough: Reuters - Foreign Affairs
'Negotiations held in Cairo to reach a ceasefire in Gaza were on the verge of a significant breakthrough," two Egyptian security sources told Reuters on Monday. According to Reuters, the sources said there was a consensus on a long-term ceasefire in the Gaza, yet some sticking points remain, including Hamas arms. On Monday, Hassan Rashad, the head of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service (GIS), was set to meet in Cairo with an Israeli negotiation team, led by Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, according to Al-Qahera News. The meeting follows a recent visit by a Hamas delegation to Egypt to discuss efforts toward a ceasefire and de-escalation in Gaza. Citing high-level security sources, the news channel said Egypt's intelligence chief had also participated earlier in the Doha discussions with Qatari, American, and Israeli officials aimed at maintaining the Gaza truce. The sources revealed that Rashad's visit to Qatar coincided with the presence of the heads of the Israeli Mossad and US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), who were also in the country for related negotiations. These talks come as part of the ongoing intensive mediation efforts led by Egypt and Qatar to restore the ceasefire deal in Gaza, which Israel unilaterally ended on 18 March. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
08-04-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt intelligence chief meets Sudan sovereign council head in Port Sudan - Foreign Affairs
Head of Egyptian General Intelligence Service (GIS) Hassan Rashad met on Tuesday with Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council General Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan in the city of Port Sudan. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Egypt and Sudan and enhancing cooperation across various sectors, according to Al-Qahera News TV. Both sides also discussed efforts to restore stability and stressed the importance of joint action to end the war and preserve Sudan's unity and territorial integrity, the channel added. Sudanese official news agency (SUNA) reported that Rashad delivered a verbal message from President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi to al-Burhan. The message touched on ways to strengthen cooperation between Egypt and Sudan across all fields. SUNA added that General al-Burhan expressed his deep appreciation for Egypt's leading role in supporting the Sudanese people, highlighting the historical and fraternal ties between both nations. He also extended his gratitude to Egypt—its government and people—under the leadership of El-Sisi. Cairo is set to host the second ministerial meeting of the Khartoum Process on Wednesday, 9 April. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Saba Yemen
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Egypt Urgently Invites Hamas to Discuss Ceasefire
Gaza - Saba: The Egyptian General Intelligence Service (GIS) urgently invited a Hamas delegation to Cairo on Tuesday. An Egyptian source said, according to what was reported by the Palestinian Ma'an News Agency, that intelligence officials invited the Hamas delegation to discuss ways to halt the aggression on Gaza. Egyptian sources indicated that Egypt is conducting intensive contacts with other mediators to halt the current Israeli escalation, and that Israel has informed the mediators of its opposition to a ceasefire now. Furthermore, Egyptian sources confirmed that the mediators are trying to secure the release of a number of prisoners in exchange for an immediate ceasefire. The occupying Israeli entity resumed its war of extermination on the Gaza Strip last night with American approval. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Egypt Today
09-03-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Hamas agrees to form independent national committee for running Gaza
File- The massacres in al-Mawasi region, the area designated as a humanitarian zone in Western Khan younis- photo from Palestinian journalists in Gaza CAIRO – 9 March 2025: Hamas delegation in Cairo praises Egypt's mediation efforts, agreeing to a Community Support Committee, composed of independent national figures, to manage the Gaza Strip until Palestinian reconciliation is achieved and general elections are held at all national presidential, and legislative levels. The movement's approval came during a meeting for a delegation from the Hamas headed by Mohammed Darwish, Chairman of the movement's leadership council and head of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service, Major General Hassan Rashad, Hamas said in a statement on Sunday. The meeting addressed several important issues in a positive and responsible manner, particularly the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and the various stages of the prisoner exchange process. The Hamas delegation expressed its gratitude and appreciation for Egypt's efforts in the past period, especially in countering displacement plans. It also welcomed the outcomes of the Arab Summit, particularly the plan for the reconstruction of Gaza, and reaffirmed the Palestinian people's inalienable rights. The delegation stressed the need to adhere to all terms of the agreement, to move immediately to the second phase of negotiations, and to open the border crossings to allow the unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid into the Strip. Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo on Friday to discuss the continuation of the ceasefire agreement. Hamas announced on Saturday that there are "positive indications" regarding the negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement with Israel in the Gaza Strip. The negotiations continue while Israel has halted the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza since March 2, the day after the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, which took effect on January 19, expired. Meanwhile, Israel is set to send a delegation to the Qatari capital, Doha, on Monday to advance talks regarding Gaza ceasefire, according to an announcement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office today. The Israeli delegation's visit comes in acceptance of an invitation from mediators.
