Minister for Justice assures Ms Kelly of ‘Government’s ongoing support ... as she works through the Egyptian authorities to get her children home’
Egypt
Netanyahu says be no deal on truce without hostage release and that he would not cave to international pressure
US makes ‘bridging proposal’ for number of jailed Palestinians to be released by Israel in exchange for every hostage freed by Hamas
EU will assist Egypt in fortifying its borders in return for €7.4 billion in aid
Israeli negotiators not present at talks in Cairo aimed at securing 40-day truce in time for Ramadan
UNRWA can only be phased out when ‘genuine, lasting and fair political situation’ is found for Palestinian refugees, says Philippe Lazzarini
Netanyahu reiterates intention to extend Israeli military offensive to Gaza’s southernmost city
Gaza health officials say 18 people killed in latest Israeli air attacks, as fears rise of expanded ground offensive
Israel approach other countries with the aim of securing their agreement to host Gazans as Egypt and Jordan repeat their opposition to proposal
Serious mismanagement of the economy has impoverished many but the authoritarian president has never allowed his grip on power to loosen
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Former army commander takes nearly 90 per cent of the vote against three almost unknown opponents
Fears have increased that the border with Egypt could be breached, allowing a large number of Palestinian refugees to enter Egypt, potentially destabilising an Arab ally of the US
Proposed deal comes after week of negotiations mediated by Qatar, US, Egypt as Hamas says number of dead in Gaza has passed 14,100
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