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First Ramadan With Family After 22 Years In Prison - West Bank

Sameh al-Shoubaki, a 45-year-old former prisoner from the West Bank city of Qalqilya, spends his first Ramadan with his family after spending 22 years in Israeli prisons, on March 1, 2025, in Qalqilya, West Bank, Palestine territories. He was among over 100 prisoners who were released by Israel in return for three Israeli captives held in Gaza as a part of a ceasfiere agreements. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First Ramadan With Family After 22 Years In Prison - West Bank

Sameh al-Shoubaki, a 45-year-old former prisoner from the West Bank city of Qalqilya, spends his first Ramadan with his family after spending 22 years in Israeli prisons, on March 1, 2025, in Qalqilya, West Bank, Palestine territories. He was among over 100 prisoners who were released by Israel in return for three Israeli captives held in Gaza as a part of a ceasfiere agreements. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First Ramadan With Family After 22 Years In Prison - West Bank

Sameh al-Shoubaki, a 45-year-old former prisoner from the West Bank city of Qalqilya, spends his first Ramadan with his family after spending 22 years in Israeli prisons, on March 1, 2025, in Qalqilya, West Bank, Palestine territories. He was among over 100 prisoners who were released by Israel in return for three Israeli captives held in Gaza as a part of a ceasfiere agreements. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First Ramadan With Family After 22 Years In Prison - West Bank

Sameh al-Shoubaki, a 45-year-old former prisoner from the West Bank city of Qalqilya, spends his first Ramadan with his family after spending 22 years in Israeli prisons, on March 1, 2025, in Qalqilya, West Bank, Palestine territories. He was among over 100 prisoners who were released by Israel in return for three Israeli captives held in Gaza as a part of a ceasfiere agreements. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First Ramadan With Family After 22 Years In Prison - West Bank

Sameh al-Shoubaki, a 45-year-old former prisoner from the West Bank city of Qalqilya, spends his first Ramadan with his family after spending 22 years in Israeli prisons, on March 1, 2025, in Qalqilya, West Bank, Palestine territories. He was among over 100 prisoners who were released by Israel in return for three Israeli captives held in Gaza as a part of a ceasfiere agreements. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Egyptian, Iranian FMs discuss normalization of ties, Gaza crisis

STORY: Egyptian, Iranian FMs discuss normalization of ties, Gaza crisis SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. File of Egypt's Foreign Ministry headquarters STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held phone talks with Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani on Wednesday, discussing the normalization of bilateral relations as well as the ongoing Israeli deadly offensive on the Palestinian Gaza Strip. "The two ministers agreed on the importance of pursuing the path of developing bilateral relations to ensure that all outstanding issues are addressed, in preparation for restoring relations to normal," said the Egyptian Foreign Ministry in a statement. Shoukry and Bagheri Kani agreed to work together to restore normal ties "based on the principles of mutual respect and good neighborliness," and to jointly support regional stability, according to the statement. They also touched on the situation in Gaza and the ongoing m

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Egypt, Cyprus discuss developments in Gaza, bilateral relations

STORY: Egypt, Cyprus discuss developments in Gaza, bilateral relations SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMEH SHOUKRY, Egypt's Foreign Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CONSTANTINOS KOMBOS, Cypriot Foreign Minister STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Samah Shoukry held talks on Tuesday with Cyprus' Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos. They discussed the strategic relations between Egypt and Cyprus and exchanged views on the war in Gaza. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMEH SHOUKRY, Egypt's Foreign Minister "Our bilateral and expanded talks have also focused on the war on Gaza. We called for an immediate ceasefire, the entry of aid in a way that meets the needs of the Palestinian people in Gaza, and the avoidance of attempts to liquidate the Palestinian cause by displacement." On his part, the Cypriot minister asserted that the expansion of military operations in Rafah is causin

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Macron Meets With Arab FMs - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron and Minister of Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourne attend a meeting with Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhane, Prime Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry for talks on the war in Gaza between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France on May 24, 2024. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron Meets With Arab FMs - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron and Minister of Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourne attend a meeting with Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhane, Prime Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry for talks on the war in Gaza between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France on May 24, 2024. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron Meets With Arab FMs - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron and Minister of Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourne attend a meeting with Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhane, Prime Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry for talks on the war in Gaza between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France on May 24, 2024. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron Meets With Arab FMs - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron and Minister of Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourne attend a meeting with Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhane, Prime Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry for talks on the war in Gaza between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France on May 24, 2024. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron Meets With Arab FMs - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron and Minister of Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourne attend a meeting with Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhane, Prime Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry for talks on the war in Gaza between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France on May 24, 2024. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron Meets With Arab FMs - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron and Minister of Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourne attend a meeting with Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhane, Prime Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry for talks on the war in Gaza between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France on May 24, 2024. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron Meets With Arab FMs - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron and Minister of Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourne attend a meeting with Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhane, Prime Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry for talks on the war in Gaza between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France on May 24, 2024. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron Meets With Arab FMs - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron and Minister of Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourne attend a meeting with Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhane, Prime Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry for talks on the war in Gaza between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France on May 24, 2024. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron Meets With Arab FMs - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron and Minister of Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourne attend a meeting with Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhane, Prime Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry for talks on the war in Gaza between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France on May 24, 2024. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron Meets With Arab FMs - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron and Minister of Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourne attend a meeting with Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhane, Prime Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry for talks on the war in Gaza between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France on May 24, 2024. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron Meets With Arab FMs - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron and Minister of Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourne attend a meeting with Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhane, Prime Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry for talks on the war in Gaza between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France on May 24, 2024. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Egypt demands Israel to open crossings with Gaza for aid entry

STORY: Egypt demands Israel to open crossings with Gaza for aid entry SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:42 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a still photo of Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and Sigrid Kaag, the United Nations Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza 2. various of officials meeting at the Egyptian Foreign Ministry headquarters 3. various of Egyptian Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stressed on Friday the need for Israel to open all land crossings between Israel and the Gaza Strip for full, safe, and unhindered access to humanitarian and relief aid into the war-torn area. Shoukry made the remarks during a phone conversation with Sigrid Kaag, the United Nations Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The top Egyptian diplomat and the UN official touched on the dangers of Israeli military operations in Rafah, as w

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Egypt stresses two-state solution crucial for ending Palestinian crisis

STORY: Egypt stresses two-state solution crucial for ending Palestinian crisis SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the headquarters of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said that recognizing the State of Palestine is a needed step toward achieving a two-state solution. Shoukry confirmed in a media interview that Egypt has made efforts, in coordination with other nations in the Arab-Islamic Liaison Committee, to persuade many countries of the world to recognize the State of Palestine. An international peace conference, said Shoukry, cannot be held before a ceasefire is in place. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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Egyptian, Slovenian FMs discuss Gaza developments

STORY: Egyptian, Slovenian FMs discuss Gaza developments SHOOTING TIME: May 12, 2024 DATELINE: May 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMEH SHOUKRY, Egyptian Foreign Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TANJA FAJON, Slovenian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs 4. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with Slovenian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon Sunday in Cairo on the latest developments of Gaza Strip. In a joint press conference, Shoukry expressed appreciation for Slovenia's positions on issues related to the Arab region. Shoukry said that Slovenia's stances on the Palestinian cause are consistent with the principles of international humanitarian law. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMEH SHOUKRY, Egyptian Foreign Minister "There is an international consensus on the rejection of the expansion of the (Israeli) military operations in (Palestinian) Rafah or the

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Egypt's FM, U.S. secretary of state discuss recent developments in Rafah

STORY: Egypt's FM, U.S. secretary of state discuss recent developments in Rafah SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:35 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry 2. various of the official Facebook account of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry's statement 3. various of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the recent security and humanitarian developments in Rafah and the Cairo-hosted talks on Gaza ceasefire, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement Friday. In a phone conversation late Thursday, the two diplomats agreed to maintain close consultation and coordination to push the concerned parties towards a comprehensive truce in the Palestinian enclave. According to the statement, Shoukry reiterated the danger of the Israeli military operation in Rafah and of Israeli control of the crossing from the Palestinian side. Shoukry high

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Egypt, Ireland FMs discuss Gaza developments

STORY: Egypt, Ireland FMs discuss Gaza developments SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the joint press conference held by Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Irish counterpart Micheal Martin 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): SAMEH SHOUKRY, Egyptian foreign minister 3. various of Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin speaking 4. various of expanded talks by both the Egyptian and Irish delegations 5. various of Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry meeting Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin STORYLINE: Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Tuesday talked with his visiting Irish counterpart Micheal Martin about Gaza situation. In a joint press conference held in the New Administrative Capital, Shoukry asserted on the necessity to reach a permanent ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, provide humanitarian aid supplies, and work on preventing attempts to liquidate the Palestinian cause through forced displa

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Egyptian FM, UN official warn against Israeli violence in Gaza, West Bank

STORY: Egyptian FM, UN official warn against Israeli violence in Gaza, West Bank SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry 2. various of Sameh Shoukry meeting with Francesca Albanese 3. various of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese discussed in Cairo on Sunday ways to ease the humanitarian suffering of Palestinians amid the ongoing Israeli aggression. "We reiterate the necessity of ending Israeli violations against civilians in Gaza, sustaining full aid delivery to the enclave, and eliminating violence and attacks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank," Shoukry was quoted as saying in a statement released by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. The Egyptian top diplomat warned against the repercussions of the ongoing Israeli mi

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Turkish, Egyptian FMs call for action to end crises in Middle East

STORY: Turkish, Egyptian FMs call for action to end crises in Middle East SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the bilateral meeting of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Istanbul, Türkiye 2. various of the joint press conference of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: Turkish and Egyptian foreign ministers emphasized that the military confrontation and crises in the Middle East could potentially widen to a larger area, underscoring the necessity for urgent action. Hakan Fidan and Sameh Shoukry met in Türkiye's Istanbul on Saturday to discuss current regional challenges and bilateral relations. "Conflicts, incomprehension, and violence must not continue," said Shoukry at a joint conference with Fidan. "There is a possibility that the conflict may spread. The tension between I

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-EGYPT-FM-PRESS CONFERENCE

(240420) -- ISTANBUL, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (R) and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry attend a joint press conference in Istanbul, Türkiye, April 20, 2024. Turkish and Egyptian foreign ministers emphasized that the military confrontation and crises in the Middle East could potentially widen to a larger area, underscoring the necessity for urgent action. TO GO WITH "Turkish, Egyptian FMs call for action to end crises in Middle East" (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua)

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Egypt conducts airdrops of aid to Gaza during Eid al-Fitr

STORY: Egypt conducts airdrops of aid to Gaza during Eid al-Fitr SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of airdrops of humanitarian and relief supplies (Courtesy of the Egyptian Armed Forces) STORYLINE: Egyptian Air Force has airdropped tonnes of relief and humanitarian aid, including food and medical supplies, to the Gaza Strip during the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Following the instructions of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, the Egyptian Air Force executed daily air drops of humanitarian aid in cooperation with Jordan. This initiative aligns with Egypt's endeavors to reach a ceasefire and secure the aid flow. In a meeting with UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag on Monday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry called for the opening of all land crossings between Israel and the Gaza Strip to increase the flow of aid. Shoukry urged for swift and serious action to deal with

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Egyptian FM urges restraint after Iranian attack on Israel

STORY: Egyptian FM urges restraint after Iranian attack on Israel SHOOTING TIME: Archives DATELINE: April 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Egyptian Foreign Affairs Ministry 2. various of Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry 3. various of the Egyptian Foreign Affairs Ministry STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry urged on Sunday Iran and Israel to exercise the utmost restraint and refrain from provocative policies that would increase regional tension and instability. Shoukry made the call in separate phone talks with foreign ministers of the two rivals, according to a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. The Egyptian minister expressed his country's deep concern for the unprecedented military escalation between Iran and Israel, which endangers the stability of the region and the interests of its people. Shoukry told his Iranian and Israeli counterparts that Egypt is ready to intensify its efforts in cooperation with i

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Egyptian, Norwegian FMs discuss efforts to end Gaza conflict

STORY: Egyptian, Norwegian FMs discuss efforts to end Gaza conflict SHOOTING TIME: Archive DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:36 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. photo from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry's Facebook account 2. various of Egypt's Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held phone talks on Sunday with his Norwegian counterpart Espen Barth Eide, during which they discussed efforts to end the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip and contain the humanitarian crisis in the enclave. "The two ministers discussed the international efforts made to stop the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip and the recent moves to expand the base of countries wishing to recognize the Palestinian state," said the Egyptian Foreign Ministry in a statement. They also discussed measures to ensure the implementation of relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, the latest of which is Resolution 2728, which was adopted in late March, demanding an immediate ceasefire in

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Egypt, UN warn against Israeli operation in Gaza's Rafah

STORY: Egypt, UN warn against Israeli operation in Gaza's Rafah SHOOTING TIME: March 24, 2024 DATELINE: March 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting between Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres 2. various of a joint press conference attended by Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 4. various of the UN flag 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SAMEH SHOUKRY, Egyptian Foreign Minister 6. various of the Egyptian flag STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and visiting United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday voiced complete rejection of the displacement of Palestinians from their territories and any Israeli military operation in the southernmost Gazan city of Rafah. During their talks in Cairo, the two leaders warned against any Israeli operation in Rafah to unleash catast

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UN chief visits Rafah crossing, renews call for ceasefire in Gaza

STORY: UN chief visits Rafah crossing, renews call for ceasefire in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: March 23, 2024 DATELINE: March 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: RAFAH, Egypt CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 2. various of Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry meeting Guterres 3. various of expanded meeting by Egyptian FM and Guterres STORYLINE: United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip, reiterating his call for an immediate ceasefire in the besieged Palestinian enclave. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "I say again, nothing justifies the horrific attacks by Hamas on Oct. 7 and nothing justifies the collective punishment of the Palestinian people. Now more than ever, it is time for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. It is time to silence the guns. Palestinians in Gaza -- children, women, men -- remain stuck in a nonstop nightma

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Egyptian, U.S. FMs call for ceasefire in Gaza

STORY: Egyptian, U.S. FMs call for ceasefire in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024 DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken 2. various of the joint press conference attended by Sameh Shoukry and Antony Blinken 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMEH SHOUKRY, Egyptian Foreign Minister 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONY BLINKEN, U.S. Secretary of State 6. various of the joint press conference STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday called for a peace agreement between Hamas and Israel in the war-torn Gaza Strip. They made the appeal during a joint press conference following a multilateral meeting between Blinken, who was on a visit to Egypt, and foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Qatar, as well as the UAE minister of state for international cooperation, and the secretary gene

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Al-Sisi, Blinken discuss Gaza conflict in Cairo talks

STORY: Al-Sisi, Blinken discuss Gaza conflict in Cairo talks SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024 DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:21 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken (Source: Egyptian Presidency) STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi met with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday to discuss the escalating situation in Gaza, the Egyptian presidency said. The talks, which included Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and intelligence chief Abbas Kamel, focused on the conflict in Gaza and efforts to mediate a ceasefire and prisoner exchange, according to the presidency's statement. Al-Sisi emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire, citing a humanitarian crisis and famine in the besieged coastal territory that threatens civilian lives, particularly in the city of Rafah, where nearly 1.5 million Palestinian refugees are seeking sanctuary. "The be

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Blinken Visits Cairo

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Arab Contact Group and Palestinian Authority in Cairo, Egypt on March 21, 2024. From left: PLO Executive Committee Secretary General Hussein al-Sheikh, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Qatar Foreign Minister Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, Jordan Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, United Arab Emirates Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem Al Hashimy.Blinken said on Thursday he believed talks in Qatar could still reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement while Israel attacked Hamas gunmen in the enclave's Al Shifa hospital and evacuated patients. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Visits Cairo

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry deliver a joint press conference in Cairo on March, 21, 2024. Blinken said on Thursday he believed talks in Qatar could still reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement while Israel attacked Hamas gunmen in the enclave's Al Shifa hospital and evacuated patients. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Visits Cairo

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Cairo, Egypt, March 21, 2024.Blinken said on Thursday he believed talks in Qatar could still reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement while Israel attacked Hamas gunmen in the enclave's Al Shifa hospital and evacuated patients. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Visits Cairo

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry deliver a joint press conference in Cairo on March, 21, 2024. Blinken said on Thursday he believed talks in Qatar could still reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement while Israel attacked Hamas gunmen in the enclave's Al Shifa hospital and evacuated patients. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Visits Cairo

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Cairo, Egypt, March 21, 2024.Blinken said on Thursday he believed talks in Qatar could still reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement while Israel attacked Hamas gunmen in the enclave's Al Shifa hospital and evacuated patients. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Visits Cairo

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Cairo, Egypt, March 21, 2024.Blinken said on Thursday he believed talks in Qatar could still reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement while Israel attacked Hamas gunmen in the enclave's Al Shifa hospital and evacuated patients. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Visits Cairo

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry deliver a joint press conference in Cairo on March, 21, 2024. Blinken said on Thursday he believed talks in Qatar could still reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement while Israel attacked Hamas gunmen in the enclave's Al Shifa hospital and evacuated patients. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Visits Cairo

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Cairo, Egypt, March 21, 2024.Blinken said on Thursday he believed talks in Qatar could still reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement while Israel attacked Hamas gunmen in the enclave's Al Shifa hospital and evacuated patients. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Egypt voices support for UNRWA's work in Gaza

STORY: Egypt voices support for UNRWA's work in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: March 18, 2024 DATELINE: March 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior shots of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry 2. various of the meeting between Sameh Shoukry and Philippe Lazzarini 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SAMEH SHOUKRY, Egyptian Foreign Minister 4. various of the press conference attended by Sameh Shoukry and Philippe Lazzarini 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PHILIPPE LAZZARINI, UNRWA Commissioner-General STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Monday reaffirmed support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to ensure its continued and uninterrupted services to the Palestinian refugees. Shoukry made the remarks while meeting with UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini. A number of donor countries decided to suspend funds to UNRWA after Israel accused the agency's employees in Gaza of taking part in the Hamas

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Egyptian FM reiterates addressing Sudan crisis as internal affair

STORY: Egyptian FM reiterates addressing Sudan crisis as internal affair SHOOTING TIME: Archives DATELINE: March 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the headquarters of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry and other buildings STORYLINE: Egypt on Monday reaffirmed its firm support in addressing the crisis in Sudan as an internal affair, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry made the remarks during a meeting in the capital Cairo with the U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Tom Perriello, who visited Egypt as part of his first regional tour since his appointment. The Egyptian top diplomat highlighted the importance of "addressing the conflict in Sudan as a purely Sudanese matter" and vowed Egypt's rejection of interference from "external parties" in the crisis. Both parties stressed the need for more consultations and coordination to assist Sudan in navigating its current challenges, the statement added. Sud

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Efforts for ceasefire in Gaza underway: Turkish FM

STORY: Efforts for ceasefire in Gaza underway: Turkish FM SHOOTING TIME: March 3, 2024 DATELINE: March 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: ANTALYA, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of speech of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and other officials (courtesy of Turkish Foreign Ministry) STORYLINE: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that serious efforts are underway to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip before the holy month of Ramadan, which starts around March 11. He made the remarks at a Sunday press conference of the closing event of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum held in the southern Turkish city. On Friday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry also called for a truce in the Gaza Strip before Ramadan. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Antalya, Türkiye. (XHTV)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-G20 FOREIGN MINISTERS' MEETING

(240223) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry attends the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Feb. 21, 2024. The G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting was held here from Feb. 21 to 22. (Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)

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Egypt, Bulgaria sign defense, energy MoUs

STORY: Egypt, Bulgaria sign defense, energy MoUs SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a joint press conference at Egyptian Foreign Ministry 2. various of expanded talks by both the Egyptian and Bulgarian delegations 3. various of building of Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources 4. various of the meeting between Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and Bulgarian Minister of Energy (courtesy of Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources) STORYLINE: Egyptian and Bulgarian officials on Saturday signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for cooperation in the fields of defense and natural gas, according to a joint statement released by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. The MoUs were signed during the first meeting of the joint cooperation committee between the two countries, co-chaired by Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

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JORDAN-AMMAN-SAUDI ARABIA-IRAQ-EGYPT-SYRIA-FM-MEETING

(230501) -- AMMAN, May 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi (R) shakes hands with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Amman, Jordan, on May 1, 2023. Foreign ministers of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Egypt and Syria met on Monday to discuss a political solution to Syria's humanitarian, security and political crises. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

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Egyptian president meets Blinken on Gaza crisis

STORY: Egyptian president meets Blinken on Gaza crisis SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 6, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egypt's presidential palace in Cairo (file) 2. various of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday (courtesy of the Egyptian Presidency) STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed efforts to end the conflict in Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid to the Palestinians on Tuesday, the Egyptian presidency said. Blinken, who arrived in Cairo as part of a regional tour to consolidate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, also expressed U.S. support for the strategic partnership with Egypt and its role in promoting peace and stability in the region, presidential spokesman Ahmed Fahmy said in a statement. Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and intelligence chief Abbas Kamel attended the meeting, which also addr

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Saudi FM calls on Israel to respect int'l law

STORY: Saudi FM calls on Israel to respect int'l law SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 28, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. exterior shot of Egypt's Foreign Ministry 2. various of a press conference 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): FAISAL BIN FARHAN AL SAUD, Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister STORYLINE: Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Sunday urged Israel to respect international law. He made the remarks during a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry in Cairo, in which both called for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and aid to reach those in need, according to Saudi state-owned Al Arabiya News channel. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): FAISAL BIN FARHAN AL SAUD, Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister "We have addressed the situation in Palestine and have asserted our common priorities regarding the immediate cease fire and the delivery of enough, basic humanitarian aid. There is a systematic policy of starvation and siege, in a collective

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Egyptian FM meets UN senior humanitarian coordinator for Gaza

STORY: Egyptian FM meets UN senior humanitarian coordinator for Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:37 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian foreign ministry headquarters 2. various of Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry meeting with UN senior humanitarian coordinator for Gaza in Cairo STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with visiting United Nations senior humanitarian and reconstruction coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag on Tuesday in Cairo. During the meeting, Shoukry stressed Egypt's support for the implementation of all provisions of Security Council Resolution 2720 to accelerate and increase the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Shoukry affirmed that ceasefire in Gaza is the only way to end the tragedy in the Strip. Kaag expressed her deep appreciation for Egypt's efforts to alleviate the human suffering of the residents of the Gaza Strip, stressing the necessity of carrying on the consultations with Cairo