Egypt and Qatar urge Israel to adhere to Gaza peace plan commitments

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Egypt and Turkey discuss strengthening media cooperation

Ambassador Alaa Youssef, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the State Information Service, met with Ambassador Saleh Mutlu Şen, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Cairo, to discuss enhancing bilateral media cooperation. Ambassador Youssef highlighted the significant development in Egyptian-Turkish relations, citing historical ties, shared interests, and increased coordination, attributing this progress to the shared vision of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He also detailed the State Information Service's efforts to develop media services, utilize digital platforms, and support foreign media. Ambassador Şen affirmed Turkey's appreciation for Egypt's regional and international role, commending its efforts in promoting stability and resolving crises. He stressed the importance of media in fostering mutual understanding and highlighting the growth of bilateral relations.

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Egypt and Qatar call for return to US-Iran MoU to resume negotiations

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met in Alamein, where they emphasized the importance of returning to the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. They advocated for building on this MoU to resume negotiations aimed at a final, sustainable agreement that addresses the concerns of all parties and enhances regional security and stability. The ministers also stressed the need for political and diplomatic solutions to regional tensions and highlighted the importance of securing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law, urging against measures that could disrupt international shipping, trade, energy security, supply chains, and the global economy. Their discussions also covered bilateral relations, major investments, and regional issues including Palestine, Lebanon, and the Horn of Africa, ahead of the seventh session of the Egyptian-Qatari Joint Higher Committee.

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Israeli airstrikes target southern Lebanon's Nabatieh district

Southern Lebanon experienced heavy Israeli bombardment early Thursday, with Israeli fighter jets conducting a series of airstrikes in the Nabatieh district. The strikes hit the heights of Ali Al-Taher, Doha Kfar Reman, and the Al-Debsha area, accompanied by sustained artillery fire. Local sources reported that powerful missiles were used, and loud explosions were heard as far as Sidon and its surrounding areas. Footage circulating online showed the aftermath of these strikes. This attack follows recent Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon that resulted in the deaths of eleven people, including seven in Ansar and four in Deir El Zahrani, making it one of the deadliest days since large-scale fighting concluded in June.

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