U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited the Gaza Strip on Saturday during the second day of the Israeli-declared ceasefire. Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir also toured Gaza with the envoys and U.S. Central Command leader Admiral Brad Cooper.

The Iraqi government expressed regret over Washington's sanctions on a PMF-affiliated company and Iraqi groups accused of aiding Iran in evading U.S. sanctions. The sanctions include asset freezes and prohibitions on dealings with the targeted entities in the U.S.

The Administrative Judiciary Court postponed the hearing of a lawsuit demanding suspension of Article 25 of the Cybercrime Law, which criminalizes assault on family values, to January 17 for submission of a legal opinion.

Egypt's Foreign Minister met with the head of the Egyptian Drug Authority to discuss enhancing the access of Egyptian medicine to foreign markets, focusing on African markets to support development and localize pharmaceutical industries.

In Shubra El-Kheima, a student fatally stabbed a tuk-tuk driver in the chest during a fight over a stolen motorcycle. The suspect was arrested and investigations are ongoing.

The second trial session of Hagar A., accused of killing six Delga children, included testimonies from toxicology experts and the accused's siblings, revealing the use of lethal poison and torture of the children.

The ceasefire in Gaza has caused an Israeli split over the possibility of dropping charges against Netanyahu issued by the ICC in November 2024, which included arrest warrants for him and his former defense minister on war crimes and crimes against humanity.

The Journalists' Syndicate in Egypt, led by Dr. Tarek Saada, has approved new registration and permit committees to regulate the media scene. It emphasized that new journalists must adhere to the Media Code of Ethics and warned against unauthorized use of the "Journalist" title.

A report reveals that former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad lives in Moscow under Kremlin protection in isolation and luxury. His family owns about 20 luxury apartments in a skyscraper. Asma al-Assad suffers from cancer recurrence and is being treated in Moscow, while Maher al-Assad stays in a luxury hotel.

Former US President Donald Trump is gathering prominent Palestinians worldwide to help manage Gaza after the ceasefire agreement. The plan includes dismantling Hamas's military infrastructure and disarming Gaza under independent supervision, overseen by an international Peace Authority.