Egypt's Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, met with EU commissioners in Brussels to discuss strengthening the strategic partnership with the European Union, including European investments of 7.4 billion euros and shared cooperation priorities.

The Israeli occupation army has begun gradually withdrawing its forces from the Gaza Strip to the yellow line, the first withdrawal line under US President Donald Trump's plan, while continuing airstrikes and coordinating the release of detainees.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted an image of U.S. President Donald Trump holding the Nobel Peace Prize, stating he deserves it due to his 20-point plan to end the conflict with Hamas. Trump announced signing the first phase of the peace plan and expects hostages to be released soon.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Sheibani stated that the U.S. Senate's approval to cancel the Caesar Act is a historic step that opens a new path for Syria's reconstruction and recovery, restoring dignity and hope for the Syrian people.

The U.S. Senate approved a budget version including a provision to fully repeal the Caesar Act, with a vote of 77 in favor and 20 against. The Syrian American Council described this achievement as a dramatic victory in efforts to end the law's impact on the Syrian people.

A poll shows nearly half of Israelis support holding general elections after the release of prisoners from Gaza. The Likud party gains seats while the far-right Jewish Power party loses seats. The Israeli government approved a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement with Palestinian factions, despite opposition from some far-right ministers.

Qutaiba Idlibi confirmed that the U.S. Senate approved the cancellation of the Caesar Act within the NDAA, responding to positive changes in Syria, with ongoing diplomatic efforts to fully lift sanctions by the end of the year.

Russia announced its support for nominating Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, while criticizing Ukrainian President Zelensky's remarks about missile supplies and the prize. Egyptian President el-Sisi congratulated Trump for his efforts to stop the Gaza war, and Cambodia also nominated him for the Peace Prize.

Assiut Governor Major General Hisham Abu Al-Nasr launched a new initiative to employ youth and graduates in cooperation with the Small Projects Development Authority and the Arab Organization for Industrialization, aiming to provide real job opportunities across the governorate.

Two years after the October 7 attack, the repercussions of the Israeli failure in the Gaza war continue to affect the army's image and security capabilities. Esther Luzato highlights multiple failures that weakened the army, including force reductions and over-reliance on technology.