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Egypt, France Presidents Push for Gaza Ceasefire
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi engaged in a critical phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss ongoing mediation efforts aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the Egyptian...
Turkish Stock Market Ends Lower
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s leading equity index closed the week at 10,642.60 points on Friday, reflecting a 0.43% decrease compared to the previous session. Borsa Istanbul’s BIST 100 index kicked off the day at 10,707.95 points and declined by 46.45...
Syria Relocates 300 Civilians from Suwayda to Damascus
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The Syrian Civil Defense announced on Saturday that it has successfully relocated 300 civilians from the southern province of Suwayda to Damascus amid escalating security threats in the region. According to an official statement, the...
Israel plans on erasing Palestine off map
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The October 7, 2023, attacks marked a decisive moment after which Israel’s far-right government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, launched a full-scale military operation in Gaza. While officially framed as a response to Hamas...
Turkish FM states Russia, Ukraine approve leaders’ summit
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky have agreed in principle to hold a face-to-face summit, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. His statement followed a new round of peace talks...
Indonesian Official Cautions on Palestine’s UN Membership
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Indonesian Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Arrmanatha Nasir, on Monday cautioned against the exercise of veto powers to obstruct Palestine’s full admission to the United Nations. “We…must ensure the momentum in realizing the...
Israeli Navy Seizes Gaza Aid Ship Handala
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Late Saturday, Israeli forces boarded the Gaza-bound humanitarian vessel Handala, which had 21 individuals on board, according to footage from a live broadcast. The live video feed displayed Israeli soldiers boarding the ship and...
Gilat Awarded Over $8 Million from Israel’s Ministry of Defense for Strategic Defense Communication Solutions
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 29, 2025
PETAH TIKVA, Israel, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced today that its defense division, Gilat...
Erdogan states Turkey will be key venue for Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed optimism on Monday that Türkiye will once again serve as a key venue for peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, suggesting that talks aimed at ending the conflict may resume on...
Gaza Bleeds: Israeli Airstrikes Kill Thirty More Palestinians
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 30 Palestinians lost their lives Tuesday following a barrage of Israeli airstrikes that hit residential buildings in the al-Nuseirat refugee camp, located in the heart of the Gaza Strip, according to a local hospital. Al-Awda...
Amnesty International Denounces Israel’s Temporary Pause in Gaza
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Amnesty International has sharply condemned Israel’s newly declared “tactical pause” in military activity within Gaza, branding the measure as “desperately insufficient” amid what the group describes as a continuing campaign of genocide...
Russia is grateful for Turkey’s partaking in peace negotiations with Ukraine
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Russia expressed that Türkiye is a favored location by all involved sides for advancing a resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Istanbul recently hosted the third round of direct negotiations between representatives...
UK to recognize Palestine before next general election
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A government minister in the United Kingdom declared on Monday that the country intends to formally recognize the state of Palestine before the next general election scheduled for 2029. Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds told...
China’s Chery Automaker Unveils Five New Models in Egypt
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese automaker Chery revealed five fresh models in Egypt on Monday as part of its strategic move to grow in the North African market. At a high-profile event held at Cairo’s Abdeen Palace Museum, Chery introduced the Arrizo 5 FL,...
Amnesty Criticizes Israel’s “Tactical Pause”
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Amnesty International has sharply condemned Israel’s newly declared “tactical pause” in its military actions within Gaza, branding the measure as “desperately insufficient” in light of what it describes as an ongoing genocide against the...
Trump threatens Iran over nuclear enrichment
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Iran’s nuclear facilities could face renewed bombing if Tehran resumes uranium enrichment. This follows Iran’s pledge to restore nuclear sites damaged in last month’s joint U.S.-Israeli strikes,...
Netherlands Backs EU’s Potential Move Regarding Israel
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced on Monday that the Netherlands is ready to endorse a pause in Israel’s involvement in the European Union’s Horizon research initiative, should Brussels determine that Israel is hindering the...
Israeli Forces Board Gaza-Bound Aid Vessel Handala Transporting 21 Civilians
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Late Saturday, Israeli naval forces boarded the Gaza-bound vessel Handala, which was transporting 21 individuals, according to footage broadcasted via a live stream. The video feed showed Israeli soldiers storming the ship and commanding...
Netherlands Supports Israel Suspension from EU if Gaza Aid Blocked
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced Monday that the Netherlands is ready to back a suspension of Israel’s involvement in the European Union’s Horizon research initiative, should the EU determine that Israel is hindering...
Putin, Netanyahu Address Syria’s Stability, Iran Nuclear Issue in Call
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Monday, according to an official Kremlin announcement. During the call, Putin highlighted the critical need to maintain Syria’s unity,...