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‘Unacceptable Crimes’ – Egypt Rejects Use of Rafah Crossing to Tighten Gaza Siege
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Egypt’s president warned on Saturday against using Gaza’s southern Rafah border crossing to intensify the blockade on the besieged Gaza Strip. “Egypt rejects using the Rafah crossing as a tool […]

‘A Palestinian Matter’ – Cairo Rejects Deployment of Egyptian Troops in Gaza
An Egyptian source said Cairo also rejects any Israeli supervision at the Rafah crossing. Egypt has rejected the deployment of its forces in the Gaza Strip, according to two high-level sources, the Anadolu news agency […]

Gaza Crisis is ‘Deliberate Outcome of Vindictive War’ by Israel – Egyptian President
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “This crisis is the deliberate outcome of a devastating, vindictive war waged against the Strip, its people, its infrastructure, and its medical system.” Calling for Israel to withdraw from the […]

Israel Refuses Egypt, PA Any Role in Operating Rafah Crossing – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Two sources told Axios that during a meeting of Israel’s security cabinet ahead of the talks in Egypt, “Netanyahu said he doesn’t agree to any role for the Palestinian Authority […]

The Rafah Invasion Timeline: Israel’s Long Build-Up To Invasion
By Robert Inlakesh Having failed to achieve any of its declared military goals after the invasion of Gaza City and later Khan Yunis, the Israeli leadership set its sights on the last remaining area of […]

Egypt-Israel Clash in Rafah – A News Analysis
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Egyptian military and strategic expert, Brigadier General Samir Ragheb, told Al-Jazeera that Israel’s real aim in Rafah is not the Palestinian Resistance but Egypt itself. These comments came shortly after […]

Israeli and Egyptian Armies Clash at Rafah Crossing – Developing Story
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UPDATE: According to the Israeli newspaper Walla, two Egyptian soldiers were killed by Israeli army gunfire. Al-Jazeera explained that the Israeli military censorship deleted news about the incident. An “unusual […]

In First since Rafah Invasion – First Aid Convoy Enters Gaza through Karam Abu Salem
Approximately 200 trucks are expected to enter Gaza on Sunday, each carrying 15 to 20 tons of aid, with four of these trucks carrying fuel. Aid trucks have started entering the Gaza Strip through the […]

‘Dysfunctional Entity’ – Shin Bet Mocked for ‘Assassinating’ Popular Egyptian Journalist in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff It must have been quite a shock for the beloved football commentator to wake up in the morning to two strange pieces of news. In the last eight months, Israeli […]

‘Unfounded’ – Egypt Rejects Reports of Withdrawal of Support for ICJ Case Against Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Last week, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry declared its official intention to intervene and support South Africa’s lawsuit against Israel at the ICJ. Egypt has reportedly refuted claims of retracting its […]

‘He Puts Obstacles’ – Israeli Official Says Netanyahu Hinders Reaching Deal on Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Netanyahu does not want to reach an agreement at all, he creates difficulties and puts obstacles,” according to the unnamed official. An Israeli official accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on […]

Six Months In – Egypt to Increase Aid Trucks Entering Gaza Through Rafah Crossing
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The decision came into effect on Sunday, which marked six months since Israel began its brutal assault on Gaza. Egypt has decided to increase the number of humanitarian aid trucks […]

‘Disappointing’ – Al Azhar’s Grand Imam Denounces Intl. Response to Gaza War
The international community’s response to the aggression on Gaza has been disappointing and frustrating. The grand imam of Egypt’s prestigious Al-Azhar University has said that the international community’s reactions to Israel’s war on Gaza have […]

‘We Reject Forced Displacement of Palestinians’ – Egyptian President
“Egypt rejects the forced displacement of Palestinians to its lands and will not allow it,” the Egyptian leader said on the sidelines of an Egyptian-European summit in Cairo. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi said on Sunday […]

‘Take This to Gaza’ – The Egyptian Man and His Oranges (VIDEOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Uncle Rabi’ has become a social media phenomenon for a simple act, which he has carried out without knowing that he was being filmed. The fruit salesman from southern Egypt […]

‘Displacement Cannot Be Tolerated’ – Egyptian Foreign Minister
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said on Saturday that “the issue of displacement, which is a violation of international humanitarian law, whether internal or external, cannot be tolerated.” Speaking at […]

No One Informed Us of Meetings Taking Place in Cairo – Hamas
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas was not informed of a four-way meeting taking place in the Egyptian capital of Cairo to discuss a truce in Gaza, Al-Mayadeen reported on Tuesday. […]

‘Unfortunate and Disgraceful’ – Egypt Rejects Smotrich’s Remarks on October 7
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Egypt’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ahmed Abu Zeid rejected Bezalel Smotrich’s remarks claiming that Egypt bears a great responsibility for what happened on October 7. “It is unfortunate and disgraceful that […]

‘Dire Consequences’ – Egypt Warns against Israel’s Ground Offensive in Rafah
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Egypt warned on Sunday of “dire consequences” resulting from Israel’s plan to invade the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, Anadolu news agency reported. The Israeli army announced […]

Egypt’s Fear of Mass ‘Infiltration’ – Latest on Gaza-Egypt Philadelphi Route
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Egyptian officials apparently expressed their concern to the Israelis about widespread “infiltration” operations into Egypt if such an operation takes place. A senior Egyptian security source denied reports yesterday of […]

Photos but No Explanation – Egypt Fortifying Walls, Fences with Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Photos published by various media channels, including Al-Jazeera showed that Egyptian authorities are carrying out new repair work on the fence separating Egypt and the Gaza Strip east of Rafah. […]

Playing Volleyball at the Philadelphi Route – Palestinians in Gaza are Not Going Anywhere (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff – Gaza Despite the ongoing genocide, the horrific loss, and the untold pain, Gazans insist that they belong in their homeland and that neither Netanyahu nor anyone else is capable of […]

20 Armed Men Clash with Israeli Soldiers at Egypt Border – BREAKING
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli military said early Tuesday that a soldier was wounded in an armed clash near the Al-Awja border crossing with Egypt. Earlier, an Israeli army spokesman said the army […]

China Urges Israel-Palestine Peace Conference, Road Map
By Palestine Chronicle Staff China has called for a more authoritative and effective Israel-Palestine peace conference and road map to implement a two-state solution, as Tel Aviv’s assault on the Gaza Strip continues. Speaking […]

‘Completely False’: Egypt Denies Cooperation with Israel on Philadelphi Route
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli reports claimed that Israel had asked Egypt for more security measures to be enforced and more surveillance equipment to be installed along the Philadelphi Route. Egypt is not cooperating […]

Open Rafah Crossing to Wounded Palestinians – Plea from Gaza Authorities to Egypt
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Gaza’s Government Media Office has called on Egypt to “improve the mechanism for approving the transfer of the wounded.” Gaza’s Government Media Office has urgently requested the Egyptian authorities to […]

The Strategic Importance of the Philadelphi Route to Israel – EXPLAINER
By Romana Rubeo Israeli occupation forces are currently engaged in an attempt to control the so-called Philadelphi route, a narrow corridor between the besieged Gaza Strip and Egypt. According to military analysts, Israel has […]

Hamas Delegation Heads to Cairo to Discuss Egypt’s Plan for Ceasefire in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A delegation from the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas is set to arrive in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on Friday, to express its views on an Egypt-led proposal for a ceasefire […]

Egyptian Proposal for Ceasefire in Gaza Released – TEXT
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A delegation representing the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas arrived in Cairo last week to discuss an Egyptian proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. The proposal was made by the Egyptian […]

Why Israel’s Military Advancement toward the Egyptian is Dangerous – EXPLAINER
By Palestine Chronicle Editors Military expert Maj. Gen. Duwairi believes that this operation is a direct outcome of an impending Israeli strategic defeat in its ongoing battles in Gaza. Maj. Gen. Fayez Duwairi is one […]