Palestinian Foreign Minister Fadwa Barghouti emphasized linking Trump's peace plan for Gaza to international law frameworks, focusing on empowering the Palestinian National Authority and securing continued support from friendly countries to sustain the plan and achieve an independent Palestinian state.

Egypt received about 1,655 food shipments totaling 313 thousand tons from 755 companies, with Ukraine leading the exporting countries last week, according to the Food Safety Authority.

The Israeli army announced the release of Israeli captives in two batches, with the first batch starting at 8 AM. Prime Minister Netanyahu described the return of the captives as a historic event, while Hamas confirmed completing the count of captives in preparation for their handover.

Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, is participating in the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit chaired by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and former U.S. President Donald Trump, where a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is being inaugurated.

The Damascus Governorate and the Syrian Development Organization signed a cooperation agreement to enhance sustainable local development and develop institutional capacities within a national vision based on community participation and balanced planning.

Retno Marsudi, the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy on Water, highlighted the importance of "Cairo Water Week" as a global dialogue platform and an opportunity to provide practical solutions to water challenges, focusing on innovation and smart financing to close the investment gap in the water sector.

Dr. Amani Fakher was appointed as a member of the Senate for 2025. Helwan University President congratulated her, highlighting her distinguished academic and administrative career and her role in economic and social development.

Sharm El Sheikh is preparing to host a peace summit tomorrow with leaders from over 20 countries, co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and former U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming to end the Gaza war and achieve a lasting truce.

Violent clashes broke out during a pro-Palestinian protest in Bern, Switzerland, injuring 18 police officers and two protesters, and causing extensive property damage. Over 5,000 people participated, with 536 arrested and removed from the area.

Turkey and Syria held a high-level meeting in Ankara to discuss security cooperation, counter-terrorism, and border control. The meeting emphasized that Syria's security is linked to Turkey's and reviewed joint plans to maintain Syria's territorial integrity.