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From Dimona to Hormuz, War Expands Across Middle East Fronts — News in Brief
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A regional roundup as the war intensifies across Lebanon, Iran, and the Gulf, with mounting casualties and widening geopolitical fallout. Over 1,000 Killed in Lebanon Since March 2 Escalation Lebanon’s […]
Israel Strikes Caspian, US Arms Gulf, Lebanon Under Fire – Iran War News in Brief
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israel expands strikes, US boosts arms, Lebanon hit, and regional leaders push diplomacy as Iran war intensifies rapidly. Trump Says No Plans to Deploy Troops to the Middle East US […]
Instigated by Israeli Flag – Chaotic Scene in Egypt Leaves Several Injured, Driver Arrested
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Man arrested after an Israeli flag dispute led to injuries in Giza, exposing intensifying public outrage over the Gaza genocide. Key Developments Egyptian police arrested a 28-year-old man after he […]
Herzog in Ethiopia as Israel Expands Footprint in Divided Horn of Africa
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Herzog’s Ethiopia visit follows Israel’s Somaliland move, intensifying geopolitical fractures in the Horn of Africa. Key Developments Israeli President Isaac Herzog begins a two-day official visit to Ethiopia on February […]
‘Strike Civilian Infrastructure’ – Israel Warns Lebanon as Army Ordered to ‘Remain and Respond’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israel warns of strikes on civilian infrastructure as the Lebanese army reinforces the border post and orders a response. Key Developments Lebanese army says Israeli forces opened fire on a […]
Red Lines Collide in Muscat as Washington Pressures and Tehran Refuses Concessions
Oman talks begin amid threats, military deployments, and firm Iranian refusal to broaden negotiations scope. Key Developments Iran says negotiations will remain limited to the nuclear file. Iran declares missile program and enrichment activities non-negotiable. […]
Rafah Reopens—Who Is Really Allowed to Leave Gaza?
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Rafah crossing reopened under strict Israeli controls, allowing limited movement while thousands of Gaza patients remain trapped awaiting urgent medical care. Key Developments The Rafah crossing officially reopened on Monday […]
Egypt Calls for Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza as Talks Intensify on Reopening Rafah
Egypt urged Israel to withdraw from Gaza and reopen the Rafah crossing as US, Türkiye, and Hamas officials held parallel talks on the ceasefire’s second phase. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called on Sunday for […]
Egypt Protests Strike on Relief Team as Israel Intensifies Ceasefire Violations, Kills 11
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli occupation forces killed at least 11 Palestinians, including journalists and children, as airstrikes, artillery fire, and gunfire hit multiple areas across Gaza, prompting an angry response from Egypt and […]
El-Sisi Says Egypt Lost Billions in Suez Revenues due to Gaza War
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The shipping route through the Suez Canal has been affected since Yemen’s Ansarallah movement began attacking vessels in the Red Sea area in November 2023 as part of its campaign […]
Saudi Arabia Finalizing Military Alliance with Somalia, Egypt – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has been met with fierce condemnation from world leaders. Saudi Arabia is finalizing an agreement to form a new military alliance with Somalia and Egypt, according […]
Gaza Administration Committee Holds First Meeting in Cairo as Phase Two Begins
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Gaza’s newly formed technocratic administration committee began its work in Cairo, focusing on relief and reconstruction, as phase two of the ceasefire unfolds amid continued Israeli pressure. The first meeting […]
Witkoff Announces Start of Gaza Deal’s Second Phase as Palestinian Factions Welcome Transitional Committee
By Palestine Chronicle Staff US envoy Steve Witkoff announced the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan, including a committee, disarmament, and reconstruction, as factions and mediators expressed support. US envoy Steve Witkoff announced […]
Israeli Navy Fires Warning Shots at Egyptian Warship near Gaza Waters
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli media reported that naval forces fired warning shots at an Egyptian warship after it entered waters off Gaza, an incident Cairo has not officially confirmed. Israeli naval forces opened […]
Angelina Jolie Visits Rafah Crossing, Voices Support for Palestinians and Gaza Aid
By Palestine Chronicle Staff During a visit to Egypt’s Arish city and the Rafah border crossing, Angelina Jolie met aid workers and reviewed humanitarian efforts for Gaza as thousands of aid trucks remain stalled. […]
Cairo Sets Conditions for Gaza Stability Force: Sovereignty Must Remain Palestinian
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty clarifies that any international force in Gaza must focus on monitoring, not policing, while emphasizing Palestinian sovereignty. As the international community debates the “day after” […]
Israel Negotiating Gas Deal with Syria Following $35B Deal with Egypt – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Netanyahu announced on Wednesday evening the approval of a major natural gas agreement with Egypt worth 112 billion shekels (approximately $35 billion). One day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu […]
‘Largest in History’ – Netanyahu Announces Gas Deal with Egypt, Cairo Silent
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Netanyahu announced Israel’s approval of a $35 billion natural gas agreement linked to the Leviathan field, describing it as the largest deal in the country’s history, while Egypt has yet […]
‘Clear and Firm’: Egypt Says Rafah Will Not Be Channel for Palestinian Displacement
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Egypt reaffirmed that Rafah will not be used to displace Palestinians, urging international monitoring of the ceasefire as Israel continues to violate the agreement. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has […]
UPDATE: Egypt Denies Reports that Rafah Crossing Will Open Exclusively for Exit
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Egypt said that Israel does not possess accurate information and has not coordinated with Egypt regarding the claims circulated by Israeli media outlets. Egypt on Wednesday denied claims that it had […]
Palestine Solidarity and the Songs of Sheikh Imam: The Culture and Politics Show
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In the first installment of the Culture and Politics Show, Palestine Chronicle editor Louis Brehony delves into the work of Egyptian resistance singer Sheikh Imam. Introducing the new series, Palestine […]
Israeli Defense Minister Declares ‘Closed Military Zone’ along Egypt Border Area
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli army has reportedly claimed to have thwarted weapon smuggling attempts via drones in recent weeks, without specifying the parties behind these alleged operations. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz […]
Egyptian Convoy Enters Gaza to Recover Bodies of Israeli Captives
Egyptian engineering teams have entered Gaza to search for the remains of Israeli captives under a ceasefire agreement, as Gaza’s death toll surpasses 68,000 and living conditions continue to deteriorate. A convoy of Egyptian trucks […]
Palestinian Factions Back Plan for Technocratic Gaza Committee, Call to Revive PLO
Palestinian factions meeting in Cairo agreed to hand Gaza’s administration to an independent technocratic committee, endorsed Egypt’s postwar vision, and called for revitalizing the PLO as the sole representative of the Palestinian people. Palestinian factions […]
The Choreography of Israeli Defeat – w/ Ramzy Baroud and Robert Inlakesh
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Just hours after the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit, Ramzy Baroud and Robert Inlakesh dive into the White House’s attempts to choreograph the Gaza ceasefire as a diplomatic victory for President […]
‘Regional Security’: World Leaders Gather in Egypt for Gaza ‘Peace Summit’
Egypt said the summit aims “to end the war in the Gaza Strip, enhance efforts to bring peace and stability to the Middle East, and usher in a new phase of regional security and stability.” […]
Qatari Mediators Killed in Car Crash Near Gaza Summit Venue
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Three employees from Qatar’s top government body, who were part of the Gaza ceasefire mediation team, were killed in a car crash near Sharm el-Sheikh just days before the final […]
International Summit in Egypt to Solidify Gaza Deal, Backed by US and Regional Powers
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Twenty nations, including the US, will gather in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday to endorse and solidify the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Egypt will host a major international summit in Sharm […]
Hamas Exchanges Prisoner Release Lists with Israel as Ceasefire Talks Continue
Hamas said lists of prisoners to be released were exchanged “according to the the agreed-upon criteria and numbers.” The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas announced on Wednesday that it has exchanged with Israel the lists of […]
Egypt Warns of Loopholes in Trump’s Plan as White House Awaits Hamas Response
Egypt’s Abdelatty stressed that Cairo sees Trump’s plan as a starting point but that further engagement is required. The White House announced Thursday that US President Donald Trump is awaiting Hamas’ response to his proposed […]
