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Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi warned of the severe Israeli escalation in the occupied West Bank and the ongoing violations of holy sites in Jerusalem, particularly following remarks from Israeli far-right Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir about building a Jewish synagogue at Al-Aqsa Mosque. In a phone call on Monday, the two ministers strongly denounced Ben-Gvir’s extremist remarks as a violation of international law and unacceptable provocation that demands a definitive international response. Earlier, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir once again called for Jews to be permitted to pray at…

United Nations humanitarian aid operations in Gaza came to a standstill on Monday after “Israel” issued new evacuation orders for Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip late Sunday, according to a senior UN official. The escalation in evacuation orders has severely disrupted the delivery of critical assistance to the region, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian crisis. The official, speaking in anonymity, said “We’re unable to deliver today with the conditions that we’re in,” adding that “As of this morning, we’re not operating in Gaza.” “We’re not leaving (Gaza) because the people need us there,” the official said. “We’re trying to balance…

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi has arrived in the town of Kurchatov, where the Kursk nuclear power plant (NPP) is located, a TASS correspondent reported. Grossi earlier called the risk of damage to the Kursk NPP due to the actions of the Ukrainian armed forces very serious. He said he planned to visit the plant to talk to its management and determine whether it had been attacked. The IAEA has said that military activity near the plant poses a serious risk to its nuclear and physical safety. A visit to the Kursk NPP would provide timely…

Saudi Arabia has condemned an Israeli minister’s remarks where he called to build a synagogue at Al-Aqsa mosque, the Kingdom’s foreign ministry said early Tuesday. Israel’s hard-line Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir repeated a call for Jews to be allowed to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, drawing sharp criticism for inflaming tensions as ceasefire negotiators seek a deal to halt fighting in Gaza. Asked during an interview if he would build a synagogue on the site if he could, Ben-Gvir replied “Yes, Yes.” The Kingdom affirmed its categorical rejection of these extremist and provocative statements, and the ongoing provocations…

Egypt reiterated to all concerned parties its rejection of any Israeli presence at the Rafah crossing or the Philadelphi corridor, an informed source told Al-Qahera News on Monday. Egypt manages to mediate between the conflicting parties in Gaza in a way that aligns with its national security and safeguards the rights of the Palestinian people, the source said. The source added that the Egyptian security delegation is working relentlessly to reach an agreement between Hamas and Israel, coordinating its efforts with partners in Qatar and the United States. Both delegations from Hamas and Israel left Cairo on Sunday after meetings with…

Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, the supervisor general of the Saudi aid agency KSrelief, met the Dutch Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Hans Peter van der Woude in Riyadh on Monday. Discussions focused on relief and humanitarian issues, with particular attention on global efforts led by Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Van der Woude praised the Kingdom’s contributions through KSrelief, highlighting the agency’s significant role in easing the suffering of those in need and providing assistance to communities worldwide Source: Arab News

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigration mourns with deep sorrow and grief the passing of one of the pillars and shining symbols of Egyptian diplomacy throughout the ages, former Foreign Minister Dr. Nabil El-Araby, who passed away on Monday,” read the statement. “The late Dr. El-Araby devoted his life to defending the interests of his homeland and raising its flag high among the nations in various international forums,” added the statement describing the late Egyptian diplomat whom “history will forever bear witness to his significant national role in the international arbitration that led to the return of the beloved…

Egyptian authorities on Monday issued a statement condemning remarks made by Israeli Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir regarding plans to establish a Jewish synagogue inside Al-Aqsa Mosque. “The Arab Republic of Egypt holds Israel legally responsible for maintaining the status quo at Al-Aqsa Mosque and for not harming Islamic and Christian holy sites,” the statement read. The statement further emphasized that “Israel is required to comply with its obligations as an occupying power and to cease making provocative statements that could further escalate tensions in the region.” Egypt also highlighted that “irresponsible statements regarding Islamic and Christian holy sites in the…

Five civilians were killed and others were injured tonight in an Israeli shelling targeting the Nur Shams refugee camp, east of Tulkarem, according to the Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Health confirmed that the bodies of five Palestinians killed in the occupation’s bombing of the Nur Shams camp were brought to the Tulkarm Governmental Hospital. WAFA correspondent reported that four loud explosions were heard in the city of Tulkarem, its suburbs and its camps, following an Israeli drone shelling that targeted a house in the al-Manshiya neighborhood in the Nur Shams camp. Source: WAFA