Press Releases

Head diplomat of Russia praises Gaza summit in Egypt

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday voiced support for the Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, emphasizing that Moscow expects all agreements reached at the meeting to be implemented and urging all parties to ensure an...

Egypt starts welcoming world presidents for Gaza’s peace summit

(MENAFN) Leaders and senior officials from around the world began arriving in Egypt’s Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday to attend an international summit focused on achieving peace in Gaza. Reports indicated that French President...

Netherlands Pays Tribute to Palestinian Victims in Gaza

(MENAFN) A poignant memorial took place Saturday in front of the Sint Servaas Basilica, the Netherlands’ oldest church, where the Olive Tree Foundation honored Palestinian children and journalists who have lost their lives amid Israel’s ongoing...

Starmer to be part of Gaza’s truce meeting

(MENAFN) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Egypt on Sunday to participate in an international peace summit focused on achieving a ceasefire in Gaza, according to reports. Downing Street stated that Starmer will pay “particular tribute” to...

Netanyahu Declines Invitation to Gaza Peace Summit

(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that he will not participate in the upcoming international peace conference on Gaza, scheduled to take place in the Egyptian Red Sea city of Sharm el-Sheikh. According to a...

Police disperse in pro-Palestinian rallies in Switzerland

(MENAFN) Swiss police intervened on Sunday to break up a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Bern, after tensions flared during the large rally in the city center. Thousands of people had gathered to express solidarity with Palestine, waving flags...

Clashes Erupt Between Police, Pro-Palestinian Protesters in Bern

(MENAFN) Swiss police clashed with pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Bern on Sunday after an unauthorized protest in the capital escalated, drawing thousands and resulting in property damage, fire incidents, and disruptions to city infrastructure....

Civil Defense: 9,500 Palestinians Still Unaccounted for in Gaza

(MENAFN) The Gaza-based Civil Defense reported on Saturday that since the Israeli atrocities started on October 7, 2023, approximately 9,500 people remain unaccounted for. Mahmoud Basal, the Civil Defense spokesperson, called on the International...

Erdogan Lands in Egypt for Gaza Peace Summit

(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan landed in Egypt on Monday to participate in a high-stakes peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, as reported by multiple sources. At the airport, Erdogan was greeted by Egypt’s Culture Minister Ahmed Fouad...

Trump hails Turkey’s efforts in Gaza truce

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump on Sunday commended Türkiye for its involvement in reaching a ceasefire in Gaza, singling out President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his significant contribution and regional influence. “Turkey was fantastic too....

UN Chief Set to Join Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt

(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will travel to Egypt on Monday to participate in the Sharm el-Sheikh Summit for Peace, his office confirmed Saturday, marking a major diplomatic push to halt the ongoing war in Gaza. "The...

Erdogan states Turkey is closely watching execution of Gaza’s deal

(MENAFN) Türkiye will join a task force to oversee the on-the-ground implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Thursday during the opening ceremony of the 2025–2026 higher education academic year...

Egypt’s President Stresses Need to Deploy International Forces in Gaza

(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi emphasized the critical need for deploying international forces in Gaza, according to a statement from the Egyptian Presidency on Saturday. During a phone call with Cypriot President Nikos...

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the release of hostages under the ceasefire agreement in Gaza

CANADA, October 13 - “The release of hostages is a moment of profound relief. After over two years of suffering, today families are finally reunited. For the Jewish people, this is a moment that holds two truths at once – a grief for what cannot...

Hamas to Opt Out of Gaza Ceasefire Signing Ceremony in Egypt

(MENAFN) Hamas has confirmed it will not participate in the signing ceremony for the US-mediated peace agreement set to take place in Egypt on Monday, spokesman Husam Badran told the press. He also expressed serious concerns over key elements of...

Trump Declares End of War in Gaza

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump boldly announced, “The war is over. Okay? You understand that?” as he spoke to reporters shortly after boarding Air Force One on Sunday en route to Israel. Trump’s trip includes a planned address to Israel’s...

Gaza Genocide: Israeli Relentless Attacks Kill Over 67,150 Civilians

(MENAFN) At least 67,160 Palestinians have lost their lives in what the Gaza Health Ministry describes as Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 2023, according to a statement released Monday. The ministry reported that in the past...

Gaza Bleeds: Nearly 20,000 Children Killed in Israel Bombardment

(MENAFN) Local authorities revealed on Sunday that Israel’s unfolding genocidal campaign in Gaza strip has claimed the lives of nearly 20,000 children since October 2023. Gaza’s Government Media Office revealed that over 19,450 children’s bodies...

Gaza-Bound Aid Convoy Calls for Protection as It Nears Gaza

(MENAFN) A fleet of eleven vessels sailing toward the Israel-encircled Gaza Strip has issued a fervent call for international protection Sunday, as their humanitarian mission edges closer to the contested enclave. “We are close to the possible...

Gaza Genocide: Israeli Strikes Kill Over 67,100 Civilians

(MENAFN) At least 67,139 Palestinians have lost their lives in Israel’s ongoing genocidal campaign against the Gaza Strip since October 2023, according to a statement released Sunday by the Palestinian Health Ministry. The ministry reported that...