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‘We shoot first, ask questions later’: Why some Israeli reservists refuse to go back to Gaza

CNN — Every day for two months, Michael Ofer Ziv spent hours watching grainy, black-and-white footage of the Gaza Strip from a tiny room across the border. As an operations commander, he was tracking Israeli forces inside Gaza and approving airstrikes. Every day, he said, his unit had a certain quota to fill. “They will tell us, today …

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Egypt Independent August 6, 2024

Concerns ‘first electric vehicle could be your last’

Soaring insurance premiums are among the challenges facing drivers who want to switch from a conventional car to an electric

Australian Associated Press June 29, 2024

Photos: Riham al-Adl becomes first Egyptian artist to get an exhibit at the Netherlands’ Parc Broekhuizen

Acclaimed Egyptian abstract expressionist artist Riham al-Adl will be showcasing her work in a solo exhibition at the historic Parc Broekhuizen in Leersum, Netherlands from April 7 to May 25. The exhibition, titled “Journey”, marks the first time an Egyptian artist has ever been featured at the world-renowned estate. “We are very excited to feature …

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Egypt Independent February 28, 2024

India’s Modi to inaugurate Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu temple

CNN — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the United Arab Emirates to inaugurate a Hindu stone temple, boosting his credentials as a global statesman months before he heads to the polls in a nationwide election where he is seeking a rare third term in power. The BAPS Hindu Mandir, built on a sprawling …

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Egypt Independent February 15, 2024

Russian tourism ranks first in Sharm el-Sheikh

Sharm el-Sheikh topped the list of favored tourist destinations for Russians, followed by English and Italian tourists in the winter owing to its mild climate, charming natural landscapes and high level of hospitality and luxury, especially in modern hotels and resorts in the Nabq and Montazah areas. An Egyptian-Italian tourism expert, Ahmed Badawy, praised the …

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Egypt Independent January 28, 2024