Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

South Africa condemns the bombardment of Lebanon as a serious violation of territorial sovereignty and international humanitarian law

Israel hit central Beirut on Thursday, reportedly killing 22 civilians and injuring over 117 more, in the deadliest attack on the city centre since the war against Lebanon began

Israel’s bombing of Lebanon is a serious violation of the territory of a sovereign state, and a grave violation of international law. The international community cannot afford to remain indifferent. Israel hit central Beirut on Thursday, reportedly killing 22 civilians and injuring over 117 more, in the deadliest attack on…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets United States Secretary of State Blinken

President El-Sisi and Mr. Blinken exchanged views on the results of the latest negotiations, which were held last week in the Qatari capital, Doha, and on ways to achieve progress in the ongoing negations in Cairo

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, and his accompanying delegation. The meeting was also attended by Foreign Minister, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Director of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Abbas Kamel, as well as U.S. Ambassador to Egypt, Herro Mustafa Garg. Spokesman for…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia |

Malaysia Welcomes the Joint Statement From the Leaders of the United States, Egypt, and Qatar

Malaysia urges all parties to stay focused, committed and respect the peace process

Malaysia welcomes the Joint Statement by the Leaders of the United States, Egypt, and Qatar on 8 August 2024, underscoring the urgency for the conclusion of a ceasefire deal and to bring immediate relief to the people of Gaza. As a matter of principle, Malaysia has always advocated for peace…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand |

Thailand: Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs visited Egypt, Israel and Qatar

The Vice Minister also donated 100,000 USD to the Egyptian Red Crescent to support their work on humanitarian assistance missions, visited Thai Students' Association in Cairo Under The Royal Patronage

On 20-25 July 2024, H.E. Mr. Russ Jalichandra, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs visited Egypt, Israel and Qatar. In Egypt met with H.E. Amb. Ismail Khairat, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Consular Affairs and Egyptian Expatriates, and H.E. Amb. Ahmed Shaheen, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Asia-Pacific, Australia…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi receives United States Congressional Delegation

The US delegation stressed that its visit comes within the framework of the special importance that its country attaches to the strategic partnership with Egypt

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a delegation from the US Congress that included members of the Democratic and Republican parties, headed by Senator Jerry Moran, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. The meeting was attended by the Director of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service, Major General Abbas Kamel. The…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People's Democratic Republic of Algeria |

Algeria: Mr Attaf attends Arab-European ministerial meeting on Palestinian question in Brussels

Algeria is taking part in this meeting in its capacity as an Arab member of the Security Council and as part of its initiatives and efforts on behalf of the Palestinian cause

Assigned by President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the National Community Abroad, Ahmed Attaf, arrived on Sunday in Brussels (Belgium) to take part in an Arab-European ministerial meeting on the Palestinian question. This meeting is a follow-up to the first one held in Riyadh in…

Source: Norwegian Refugee Council |

On-the-record update on situation in Gaza, Palestine

More than 800,000 have been displaced from Rafah since Israel announced operations there earlier this month

Media update from the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) on the latest situation in Gaza, Thursday 23 May 2024. An update from Suze van Meegen, NRC’s head of operations in Gaza: “The city of Rafah is now comprised of three entirely different worlds: the east is an archetypal war zone, the…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Meets Jordan's Prime Minister and Minister of Defense

The Jordanian Prime Minister conveyed the greetings and appreciation of King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, to President El-Sisi

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Dr. Bisher Khasawneh. The meeting was also attended by Prime Minister, Dr. Mustafa Madbouly. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said the Jordanian Prime Minister conveyed the greetings and appreciation…

Source: United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

United Arab Emirates strongly condemns Israeli forces invasion and seizure of Rafah border crossing

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed its strong condemnation of any forced displacement of the brotherly Palestinian people, and all practices that violate the resolutions of international legitimacy and international and humanitarian law

The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli forces invasion and seizure of the Rafah border crossing in southern Gaza, and warned against military escalation that threatens to cause the loss of more innocent life and exacerbate the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip. Furthermore, the UAE stresses…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran |

Iranian South African Foreign Ministers (FMs) discuss Gaza carnage Iran’s response to Israel

The Iranian foreign minister lauded the South African government for its historic initiative to file a lawsuit with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against the Zionist regime for committing genocide

Foreign Minister of South Africa Naledi Pandor, in a phone call with her Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian who is in  New York, discussed the latest developments in the two country’s bilateral ties and the situation in West Asia, especially following Iran’s legitimate response to the Zionist regime’s recent military attack…