The UK declined to assist Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak amid Egypt’s severe economic crisis in 1986, as revealed in newly released British documents. During Mubarak’s European tour to seek support from the UK, France, and Germany for easing IMF conditions, the British government recognized the potential political instability in Egypt due to harsh economic reforms. Despite Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres advocating for Mubarak’s requests for help, British reports emphasized the need for a careful approach to avoid exacerbating Egypt’s vulnerabilities.
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Hamas says it submitted response to US envoy’s proposal seeking permanent ceasefire in Gaza – Middle East Monitor
The Palestinian group Hamas has submitted its response to a Gaza ceasefire proposal by US envoy Steve Witkoff, calling for a permanent ceasefire, complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and guarantees for ongoing humanitarian aid. While Hamas suggested a prisoner exchange involving the release of 10 Israeli captives and the return of 18 bodies in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, it did not explicitly approve the proposal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted the outline, which...
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