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US issues 'security alert' for citizens in Gaza ahead of Rafah border cros
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The United States Embassy in Jerusalem has issued an advisory for its citizens ahead of the opening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt.
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'We've secured an understanding for aid movement in Gaza': US State Secy B
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"We secured an understanding that we would develop a plan to move assistance. That understanding was cemented by President Biden when he was in Israel and also speaking to President Al Sisi of Egypt," Blinken said while addressing a press briefing on Friday.
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Air Arabia launches non-stop flights between Sharjah, Egypt's Sphinx Inter
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Air Arabia announced the launch of a new route operating between Sharjah and Giza City in Egypt.
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Egypt: UN chief Guterres arrives at Rafah crossing to oversee delivery of
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived at the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing with Gaza in northern Sinai in Egypt on Friday, CNN reported citing the office of the UN spokesperson.
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Russia delivers 27 tonnes of food supplies for people in Gaza
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Russia has delivered 27 tonnes of food supplies for civilians in the Gaza Strip set to be transferred from Egypt, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday.
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Work to secure release of hostages continues to be 'top priority': US on I
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The United States has reassured its support to Israel and said that the "top priority" for now remains to secure the release of hostages being held by Hamas.
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Number of confirmed Israeli hostages rises to 203
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
IDF Spokesman Rear Adm Daniel Hagari said the families have been notified and stressed that the number will likely rise as the military gets new information.
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Russia sends 27 tonnes humanitarian aid to Gaza amid Israel-Hamas war
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Taking to X, Russia's MFA said, "Russia's EMERCOM to deliver 27 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the people of the Gaza Strip, mainly food supplies: flour, sugar, rice and pasta. The Il-76 transport aircraft is already en route to Arish in Egypt. The Egyptian Red Crescent will ensure the delive
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Families of hostages slam Israel's decision to allow aid to Gaza via Egypt
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Earlier, US President Joe Biden said that Egypt's President Al-Sisi has agreed to open the Rafah border crossing to allow roughly 20 trucks to provide humanitarian aid into Gaza.
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Egypt has agreed to open Rafah crossing to allow aid trucks into Gaza: Bid
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Egypt's President Al-Sisi has agreed to open the Rafah border crossing to allow roughly 20 trucks to provide humanitarian aid into Gaza, US President Joe Biden said.
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US President Biden speaks with Egypt's al Sisi, discusses humanitarian aid
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
US President Joe Biden spoke with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Wednesday and discussed ongoing coordination to deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza and mechanisms to ensure the aid is distributed for the benefit of the civilian population, the White House said.
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US President Biden announces USD 100 million in humanitarian aid for Gaza,
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"Today, I'm also announcing USD 100 million in new US funding for humanitarian assistance in both Gaza and the West Bank. This will support more than one million displaced and conflict-affected Palestinians including emergency needs in Gaza," said Biden.
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