Beatrice Moreau, 02/12 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nestled inconspicuously in a narrow alley branching off from one of Cairo's main thoroughfares, Madame Lucie's manicure salon has managed to survive the relentless march of time and progress that has transformed much of the Egyptian capital. Flanked by sleek modern cafes, trendy fashion boutiques, and ubiquitous fast food chains, the little shop's ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-29 17:38 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Cairo Gaza Hamas Israel-Hamas Truce
Israeli bombardments continued to batter the Gaza Strip on Friday, December 29, while a Hamas delegation was expected in Cairo to discuss an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire. According to the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), around 100 thousand Gazan refugees have recently reached Rafah, on the border with Egypt. Israel ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-20 11:47 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cairo Gaza Hamas hostages Iran Ismail Haniyeh
The leader of Hamas arrived in Egypt on Wednesday as hopes grew that Israel and the Palestinian militant group might be inching toward another truce and hostage release deal in the Gaza war. The Qatar-based Hamas chief, Ismail Haniyeh, arrived in Cairo for discussions on “aggression in the Gaza Strip and other matters,” the group said in a ...