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Trump sets sights on peace with Iran as he hails ‘end of Gaza war’

In speech to Israeli Knesset hours after hostages released, US president spoke of ‘historic dawn of new Middle East’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025

‘The idea was to crush his spirit’: family of jailed British-Egyptian man describe awful prison conditions

As Alaa Abd el-Fattah’s mother remains on hunger strike, supporters say activist’s continued detention is campaign of vengeance by Egypt’s president

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025

‘Worst nightmare’: Egypt and Jordan put in impossible bind by Trump Gaza plan

Though heavily dependent on US aid, Amman and Cairo face political calamity at home should they comply

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025

Israel and Hamas have strong reasons not to extend Gaza ceasefire

Hamas risks losing leverage if all hostages are freed, and Benjamin Netanyahu promised a full victory

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023

Israel defence minister tells troops they will soon see Gaza – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2023

Gaza fallout could see strategic reset in the Middle East

ALREADY the bombardment and power blackouts are taking a terrible toll.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 14, 2023

The Guardian view on the Rabaa massacre: a template for Egypt’s campaign of repression

Editorial: Ten years on from the slaughter of protesters in Cairo, Gen Sisi’s record is even grimmer

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2023

Egypt calls on Vladimir Putin to revive Black Sea grain deal

Abdel Fatah al-Sisi tells summit it is ‘essential’ to revive deal, as Kenya calls Moscow’s exit ‘a stab in the back’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023

Giulio Regeni: court calls Italy’s PM and foreign minister as witnesses

Move comes after pair offered assurances that Egypt’s president was willing to help in case of Italian student murdered in Cairo

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023

Cop27 backfires for Egypt as signs of repression mar attempt to bolster image

Harassment of climate summit delegates and holding pen for protesters mar country’s attempt to polish international reputation

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022