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Al-Ahram Weekly
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt welcomes Trump's announcement of an Iran-Israel ceasefire - Foreign Affairs
Egypt welcomed on Tuesday the announcement by US President Donald Trump earlier in the day of a comprehensive ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran. Egypt's Foreign Ministry described the step as a fundamental development toward containing the dangerous escalation in the region over recent days. Earlier on Tuesday, an Iranian ballistic missile struck a residential building in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba, killing at least five people. "The ceasefire could represent a turning point in ending the military confrontation between the two countries and restoring calm to the region," added the statement. Accordingly, the statement urged both Iran and Israel to fully adhere to the ceasefire and exercise maximum restraint during this sensitive period. It also called for concrete measures that would promote de-escalation and help preserve regional security and the safety of its peoples. The foreign ministry emphasized that Egypt has consistently advocated for a ceasefire and de-escalation in recent weeks through intensive diplomatic engagement with regional and international partners, reaffirming its commitment to a comprehensive and sustainable resolution to the region's crises. The statement reaffirmed that the Palestinian cause remains central to the regional conflict, and that a just and comprehensive resolution—fulfilling the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people—can only be achieved through the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 4 June 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. Uncertainties The Egyptian foreign ministry statement came as uncertainties over the fate of the Trump-declared ceasefire grew after Iran struck Israel and Israel vowed to respond. At 01:00 am CLT, Trump announced a comprehensive ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, declaring an imminent end to what he termed 'THE 12 DAY WAR'. At 09:00 am CLT, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed Israel's acceptance of the US-backed proposal in a statement reported by Israeli media. However, shortly after the Trump announcement, Iran denied that any agreement had been reached. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran would halt its operations only if Israel ended its 'illegal aggression.' In tandem, at 05:00 CLT, an Iranian ballistic missile struck a residential building in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba early Tuesday, killing at least five people and wounding 20 others — just hours before a Trump-declared ceasefire between Iran and Israel came into effect. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Five Israelis killed in Iranian missile strike on Israel hours before Trump-declared ceasefire began - Region
An Iranian ballistic missile struck a residential building in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba early Tuesday, killing at least five people and wounding 20 others — just hours before a Trump-declared ceasefire between Iran and Israel came into effect. Air raid sirens sounded across northern and southern Israel around 5:00am local time, shortly before the impacts. The Israeli army said Iran launched between 10 and 15 ballistic missiles in six salvos, according to statements carried by local media. The attack lasted more than an hour, Al Jazeera reported. Emergency services responded to multiple strike sites, including the heavily damaged apartment block in Beersheba. Firefighters and Home Front Command soldiers later recovered the body of a fifth victim from the rubble, according to the Fire and Rescue Service. Two of the wounded were reported in moderate condition. The strikes occurred four hours after US President Donald Trump said at 1:00am Cairo Local Time (CLT) that Iran and Israel had agreed to a truce. He declared the ceasefire officially in effect at 8:08am CLT. Israel confirmed its acceptance around 9:10am CLT. Iran, however, denied that any agreement had been reached. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran would halt its operations only if Israel ended its 'illegal aggression.' Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Gulf Insider
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Israel Waited For Trump To Depart Gulf Before Launching Biggest Anti-Houthi Strikes Yet
Following more Houthi ballistic missile attacks targeting Israel in recent days, the IDF conducted a wave of new airstrikes in Yemen on Friday, and crucially as the US military has stepped back amid the Trump-declared ceasefire. The IDF announced that its airstrikes destroyed infrastructure at the Houthi-controlled ports of Hodeidah and Salif, following missile and drone attacks on Israel. Several dozens of Israeli Air Force aircraft were involved, in a major operation that included not just fighter jets, but refueler and surveillance planes. This operation appears significantly bigger and more expansive in scope than all prior rounds of Israeli attacks on Yemen. The strikes will likely continue in the coming days, especially if the Houthis respond with more attacks on Israel. The timing of Trump having just wrapped up his Gulf Arab states tour is interesting, to say the least. 'These ports are used for the transfer of weapons and are another example of the cynical exploitation of civilian infrastructure by the Houthi terror regime to advance terror,' the IDF aid. Yemen's Sanaa International Airport was targeted by Israel for the second time, and much of it, including commercial aircraft, has already been destroyed. The IDF said further that its goal is to 'deepen the damage to the Houthis' terror capabilities.' Interestingly all of this comes as President Trump departs the Middle East, after his four-day Gulf tour, which made little mention of Israel or of the Houthis – at least in public comments. According to Times of Israel, these attacks were delayed so as not to disrupt Trump's Gulf visit: Israel waited until the end of US President Trump's visit to the region before launching its reprisal strikes on the Houthis, a defense source tells Army Radio. Since the IDF's last strike on Yemen, on May 6, the Houthis launched at least seven missiles and two drones at Israel. 'The IDF now struck and severely damaged the ports in Yemen that are under the control of the Houthi terror group. The airport in Sanaa also remains destroyed,' Defense Minister Katz has also described on X. Click here to read more…
