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Days of Palestine
6 days ago
- General
- Days of Palestine
Hamas hails Qatar and Egypt's determination to clear hurdles for Gaza ceasefire agreement
DaysofPal – Qatar and Egypt issued a joint statement on Sunday reaffirming their continued efforts to narrow gaps between negotiating parties and resolve points of contention in hopes of reaching a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. The two mediators stated that their efforts are proceeding 'based on the proposal of the U.S. President's Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff,' which they said provides a framework for the resumption of indirect negotiations. The statement expressed hope for a 60-day truce that could lead to a permanent ceasefire and an end to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory. Both countries stressed their commitment, in coordination with the United States, to intensify efforts aimed at removing the obstacles impeding negotiations. Qatar and Egypt also called for the opening of border crossings and the urgent entry of humanitarian and relief aid into Gaza, paving the way for the complete cessation of hostilities and the start of reconstruction efforts by the roadmap adopted by the emergency Arab Summit held in Cairo on March 4, 2025. The two nations urged all parties to act responsibly and to support the efforts of mediators to resolve the crisis and restore stability and calm to the region. Hamas welcomes mediation, ready for talks Responding to the Qatari-Egyptian statement, the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) announced on Sunday its readiness to begin a new round of indirect negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent ceasefire and the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip. 'We are ready to immediately begin a round of indirect negotiations to reach an agreement that secures relief for our people and ends the humanitarian tragedy,' Hamas said in a statement. 'We welcome the continued Qatari and Egyptian efforts to end the occupation's war in the Gaza Strip.' On Saturday, Hamas submitted its official response to the proposal put forward by U.S. Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu categorically rejected the response, although a Hamas source called it 'positive,' highlighting the necessity of a permanent ceasefire and a complete Israeli withdrawal. In turn, Witkoff reportedly deemed the Hamas response 'unacceptable.' The source, familiar with the negotiations, explained that Hamas emphasized the necessity of a permanent ceasefire, a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and the release of ten prisoners in three stages. Despite diplomatic efforts, Israel continues to intensify its military campaign in the Gaza Strip. Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz has instructed the army to expand its ground operation into additional areas of the already devastated and besieged enclave. Shortlink for this post:
Egypt Today
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Qatar says diplomatic efforts ongoing with all parties despite faltering negotiations
CAIRO – 6 May 2025: Qatar affirmed on Tuesday that it is continuing its political and diplomatic efforts in cooperation with Egypt and the United States, to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip despite the faltering negotiations and the escalation of Israeli military operations. Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said in a press conference that the Qatari-Egyptian mediation remains effective despite the 'catastrophic humanitarian situation' in the Gaza Strip and the difficult political and field conditions. He noted that 'communications are ongoing with all parties, including the United States, particularly with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.' Al-Ansari explained that the tripartite mediation focuses on reaching a comprehensive agreement that ends the ongoing war in Gaza and halts the worsening humanitarian catastrophe. He added that these efforts have already achieved tangible results, most notably the release of many detainees. The Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson stressed that Doha, in coordination with Cairo, is continuing its diplomatic efforts based on its role as an 'honest and internationally trusted mediator'. He also affirmed that 'humanitarian aid entering Gaza must not be used as a bargaining chip or a negotiating tool at any stage of the political process.' Al-Ansari pointed out that the first phase of the ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement between Hamas and Israel, which entered into force on January 19, was achieved through Egyptian mediation and Qatari and American support. The efforts faltered in March, with the expansion of Israeli military operations and Hamas's refusal to continue negotiations in light of what it described as a 'war of starvation' against civilians in the Gaza Strip. Despite the complexity of the political and field situation, Doha affirms that it remains committed to its role in pushing for a comprehensive political solution that ends the war and protects civilians, in full coordination with its partners in Egypt and the United States.
The National
24-04-2025
- Politics
- The National
Israeli army destroys Gaza machinery used for rubble removal and body recovery
Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-Gaza In the early hours of Tuesday, an intense wave of Israeli air strikes hit a municipality garage in northern Gaza, destroying bulldozers and other civil machinery essential to rescue operations and public services in a region already devastated by months of relentless warfare. Among the machinery reduced to twisted metal were nine bulldozers, a sewerage lorry, a water tanker, five service vehicles, two '936-type bulldozers', two tractors, a waste compactor, a fuel distribution lorry and a mobile power generator, said Saadi Al Dabbour, director of public relations for Jabalia Al Nazla Municipality. 'This was not just a strike on machines, it was a strike on life itself,' Mr Al Dabbour told The National. 'These bulldozers and vehicles were the backbone of our ability to serve the public, to clear rubble, to rescue survivors, and to restore some semblance of life. Now, that backbone is broken. 'This is a deliberate attempt to make Gaza unlivable. To prevent aid from reaching people, to stop us from burying the dead, to punish the survivors.' The machinery at the garage, which has been hit repeatedly by the Israeli military during its war against Hamas and other militant groups, was donated under a Qatari-Egyptian reconstruction initiative after a fragile ceasefire began in January. The ceasefire, which collapsed with the resumption of Israeli attacks last month, had allowed people forced to flee northern Gaza to return and look for loved ones left behind under rubble after Israeli air strikes on their neighbourhoods. Israel's military said the air strikes on the municipality attacked vehicles 'used for terrorist purposes' against its troops fighting in the Gaza Strip. 'Hamas used these vehicles to plant explosives, dig underground bunkers, breach fences and clear rubble to locate weapons and military equipment underneath,' it said in a statement announcing air strikes on machinery in Jabalia and in Gaza city on April 22. Gaza's civil defence said the destruction of the machinery had made its work of rescue and recovery even more difficult and dangerous. 'We used these bulldozers every single day − to retrieve the wounded, to dig out the dead, to open roads for ambulances and prepare ground for temporary shelters,' Mohammed Al Mughir, the agency's director of supply and logistics, told The National. 'We were barely managing before. Now, we return to our bare hands.' Mr Al Mughir said the bulldozers brought in during the ceasefire had helped to ease the strain on exhausted rescue crews. They were also used to dig up and rebury people from mass graves created to accommodate the sheer number of dead in the war, which has claimed more than 51,300 lives in Gaza since it began in October 7, 2023 with a deadly Hamas attack on southern Israel. 'They knew where we stored the bulldozers. The co-ordinates were shared with the relevant international bodies. The area was never designated a danger zone. Still, they were hit,' Mr Al Mughir said. 'It's a clear message: stop trying to save lives.' Ghazi Al Majdalawi, a researcher at the Palestinian Centre for the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared, said the Israeli attack suggested a concerted effort to obscure evidence of mass atrocities. 'This was not just about bulldozers; it was about erasing our ability to retrieve the evidence,' he told The National. 'Thousands of bodies still lie buried. Destroying the means to reach them is a crime in itself.' Mr Al Majdalawi, whose organisation has documented the challenges of recovering the dead from collapsed buildings and mass graves, said each bulldozer represented the chance to discover the fate of people missing in the war and to offer victims a dignified burial. 'To deny people the right to bury their loved ones, to find the missing, is an unspeakable cruelty,' he said. 'It's an extension of the violence, one that does not end when the bombing stops.' Municipal authorities and civil society figures are now urging the international community to act by ending Israel's total blockade of humanitarian aid since March 2 allowing the entry of more rescue equipment and specialist teams. 'We need more than condemnation,' Mr Al Dabbour said. 'We need bulldozers. We need safety. We need the world to remember that behind every destroyed machine is a buried child, a grieving mother, a life waiting to be saved.'
See - Sada Elbalad
16-04-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Qatari Cabinet Praises Outcomes of President Sisi's Visit to Doha
Nada Mustafa The Qatari Cabinet commended the outcomes of the official discussions held between His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during the latter's official visit to Qatar on April 13–14. The talks reflected the deep-rooted and strong fraternal ties between the two countries. According to Qatar News Agency (QNA) on Wednesday, the Cabinet emphasized that mutual trust and a shared commitment to advancing bilateral relations across all fields characterize the Qatari-Egyptian relationship. This cooperation is seen as beneficial to both peoples and contributes to the security and stability of the region. The Cabinet highlighted the importance of the joint statement issued at the conclusion of the visit, which underscored the strong understanding between both nations on key regional and international issues, foremost among them, the Palestinian cause. Both sides reiterated their commitment to continuing joint efforts to achieve an immediate and sustainable ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, ensure the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians, support reconstruction efforts, and alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people. The Cabinet meeting was chaired by Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. 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 Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
Al-Ahram Weekly
20-02-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Qatari ambassador to Egypt discusses media role in security, peace at Al-Ahram - Society
Qatari Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the League of Arab States Tariq Ali Faraj Al-Ansari participated in a symposium titled "The Role of Media in Security and Peace" that was organized by Al-Ahram's Al-Bayt and Nisf Al-Dunya magazines. The event was held at Al-Ahram headquarters in Cairo under the auspices of Abdel-Sadek El-Shorbagy, chairman of the National Press Authority, and Dr. Mohamed Fayez Farhat, chairman of Al-Ahram Foundation. Dr. Farhat and Mrs. Sawsan Morad, editor-in-chief of Al-Bayt and Nisf Al-Dunya, welcomed Ambassador Al-Ansari and his accompanying delegation. Discussions centred on strengthening Qatari-Egyptian relations and building bridges for media collaboration. The symposium featured an exhibition titled "Qatar in the Eyes of the Media." This exhibition showcased historical newspaper articles and reports highlighting Qatar's significant presence in Egyptian media over the decades and emphasizing bilateral cooperation and joint Arab initiatives, particularly concerning the Palestinian cause. Ambassador Al-Ansari, for his part, highlighted the symposium's alignment with the 150th anniversary of the Al-Ahram Press Foundation. He emphasized the media's pivotal role in promoting security and peace, reflecting Qatar's National Vision 2030, which advocates for constructive media engagement. Moreover, Al-Ansari reiterated Qatar's dedication to international agreements that uphold the media's responsibility to correct misconceptions and foster peace. He also highlighted both countries' collaborative efforts in mediating a ceasefire in Gaza, which showcased their unity and shared objectives in regional peace initiatives. Furthermore, the Qatari ambassador praised the exhibition for illustrating the historical depth of Qatari-Egyptian relations through curated journalistic works. A distinguished assembly of diplomats, media professionals, and artists attended the event, reflecting the commitment of both countries to enhancing media collaboration in support of regional stability and peace. Short link:
