In a shocking turn of events, Mustafa Hussein, a native of Qena, Egypt, had his citizenship revoked by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly’s office. The decree cited his acquisition of French nationality without authorization and his vocal criticism of the ruling regime as reasons for this drastic action. This move reflects a growing trend in Egypt, where citizenship is being used as a tool to suppress dissent and punish political opponents. Hussein’s case is not unique, as other figures like Wael al-Sedekki have also faced similar consequences for opposing the current regime. The authorities amended the nationality law in 2017 to…

A diplomatic spat between Egypt and the Libyan government based in Tripoli escalated in August when two Egyptian diplomats were expelled and declared persona non grata. Sources from Egypt’s foreign ministry and General Intelligence Service indicated that the crisis stemmed from Egypt’s outreach to the rival Libyan government in the east to discuss forming a new national unity government. While Egypt historically supported Haftar in the east, recent efforts towards unity in Libya have improved relations with Tripoli. However, tensions arose after Egypt’s intelligence chief met with Haftar, prompting the expulsion of Egyptian diplomats. Despite this, Cairo continued to extend…

Egypt and Israel have reportedly come to an agreement that would allow for an Israeli security presence along the Egyptian-Gaza border in exchange for the reopening and operation of the Rafah crossing by Palestinians, as per three senior Egyptian sources disclosed to Middle East Eye. Israel proposed two options for the Philadelphi Corridor on the border area, with the first option involving boots on the ground and the second suggesting an underground barrier and electronic monitoring equipment. Egypt agreed to these options on the condition that Palestinian factions, especially Hamas, were on board. However, Hamas, engaged in conflict with Israel…

Omar*, an Egyptian in his 40s, shares his experience as a lucky survivor of Hajj amidst the tragic event that took the lives of over a thousand people due to extreme heat in Saudi Arabia. Survivors and witnesses, including Omar, recounted the fatalities as largely preventable and attributed them to negligence by Saudi authorities during the annual pilgrimage. Speaking to Middle East Eye, Omar described the chaos and lack of emergency medical services that led to many deaths. Approximately 50,000 Egyptians partook in Hajj this year, facing challenges such as being forced to walk long distances under scorching heat. Despite…

CIA Director William Burns was involved in reviewing a Gaza ceasefire proposal submitted by Hamas before it reached Israeli officials, as per Egyptian intelligence sources. The proposal, approved by Hamas, underwent changes by an Egyptian official, leading to Israel rejecting the deal. Burns was reportedly upset by the altered terms. However, the CIA did not immediately respond to the situation. The main point of contention was the interpretation of “sustainable calm,” with Palestinian negotiators seeking clarification. The proposal, published by MEE, outlined a three-stage plan leading to a permanent ceasefire and various measures to end the conflict. The Egyptian official…

Recent events at the Rafah crossing, with Israeli tanks replacing the Palestinian flag with the Israeli flag near Egyptian territory, have caused shockwaves in Egypt. The area was considered demilitarized under peace treaties dating back to 1979 and 2005, raising concerns about future bilateral relations between Egypt and Israel. Amid speculation, Egypt has not officially confirmed any prior agreement with Israel regarding the recent developments. An Egyptian political analyst suggests that while Cairo may have been informed by Israel, a long-term Israeli presence was not part of the initial notification. ‘Israel has lost Egypt’ Reports indicate a growing rift between…