Escalation

Egypt condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, warns of dangerous regional escalation

Egypt has strongly condemned the military attacks launched by the Israeli army on Iran early Friday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in an official statement, described these actions as a blatant and highly dangerous regional escalation, a flagrant violation of international law and the United Nations Charter, and a direct threat to regional and international …

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Egypt Independent June 13, 2025

China’s military launches live-fire exercise in escalation of blockade drills near Taiwan

The Chinese military staged a second day of exercises around Taiwan on Wednesday, launching live-fire strikes in the East China Sea and practicing blockade operations near crucial shipping lanes to the east and west of the island. China has ramped up the frequency and complexity of its military drills around Taiwan in recent years – …

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Egypt Independent April 2, 2025

As Moscow’s leader makes new bellicose threats, what the term ‘escalation’ gets wrong about Ukraine striking Russia

Over 1,000 days of war, Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly warned Kyiv’s Western allies of dire – potentially nuclear – consequences if they “escalate” the war by giving Ukraine the weapons it needs to defend itself. Putin’s threats became even fiercer this month after the Biden administration finally gave Kyiv permission to launch longer-range …

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Egypt Independent November 29, 2024

Iranian press review: Iran condemns pager explosions, blames Israel and US for escalation

Iranian press review: Iran condemns pager explosions, blames Israel and US for escalation Meanwhile, pressure on Kurdish activists rises on

Middle East Eye September 21, 2024

Humanitarian officials urge for de-escalation in Rafah, reopening of border crossings

Aid agencies are warning any escalation in Rafah risks exacerbating the already deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. Officials from UNICEF, Doctors without Borders, and the Palestine Red Crescent Society all voiced concerns that hostilities were increasing at the same time as a squeeze on the entry of aid into the enclave. The Palestine Red …

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Egypt Independent May 15, 2024

Egypt, US jointly warn against regional escalation of Gaza crisis

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reviewed joint Egyptian, Qatari and American efforts to establish a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. He also reviewed the developments in the field situation within Gaza and and the importance of intensifying efforts to calm the situation and stop military escalation. This came during President Sisi’s reception on Sunday of the …

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Egypt Independent April 8, 2024