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      Hamza Hendawi

      Hamza Hendawi

      Foreign Correspondent
      Location
      Cairo
      Hamza joined The National in Cairo in February 2019. A native of Egypt, he's covered the news from nearly 30 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Europe. He's worked for Reuters and The Associated Press, covering nearly every recent Middle East conflict, including Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, South Sudan’s civil war and the US invasion of Iraq.

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      The group wants its military wing to be allowed to maintain firearms under a disarmament deal. EPA
      Hamas ready to lay down heavy weapons if Israel leaves Gaza

      Sources say group wants only wounded fighters to leave Gaza for treatment abroad

      MENANovember 16, 2025
      Sudanese military leader Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan visits Al Afadh camp, in Northern State. Getty Images
      Sudan army steps up recruitment but battlefield setbacks may be in store

      Analysts say armed forces are close to losing more cities in Kordofan and are increasingly adopting Islamist language in push for volunteers

      MENANovember 14, 2025
      Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, left, with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan at their meeting in Ankara. EPA
      New UN draft on way for Gaza stabilisation force, says Egypt's Foreign Minister

      Badr Abdelatty reveals latest talks at meeting with Turkey

      MENANovember 12, 2025
      Gaza ceasefire was brokered by the US along with its allies Egypt, Qatar and Turkey.
      Egyptian mediators in Gaza to resolve standoff over trapped Hamas fighters

      Discussions will also cover Trump's Gaza peace plan, including disarming Hamas

      MENANovember 11, 2025
      Palestinians move what is left of their belongings along a road near the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza on Sunday. AFP
      Egypt fears Gaza force could turn into tool of occupation

      Cairo seeking amendments to US draft resolution sent to UN Security Council members

      MENANovember 10, 2025
      Loyalists to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi are expected to dominate the election. Getty Images
      Egyptians go to polls to choose a new legislature

      Low participation expected as dominant alliances prepare to secure nearly every parliamentary seat available

      MENANovember 07, 2025
      Displaced Sudanese who fled El Fasher after the city fell to the Rapid Support Forces. AFP
      Sudan's army welcomes US-led peace efforts but says military mobilisation will continue

      Defence minister of army-backed government singles out Trump and his adviser Boulos for praise on their efforts

      MENANovember 05, 2025
      Displaced women and children from El Fasher at a camp where they sought refuge from fighting between government forces and the RSF, in Tawila, Darfur region, Sudan. AP
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      What is happening in Sudan? How two generals' pursuit of power threatens to split country

      Fighting between Al Burhan's army and Dagalo's RSF has destroyed much of nation

      MENANovember 05, 2025
      People stand over a tunnel north of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on October 28, 2025, as Hamas militants search for the bodies of hostages. AFP
      Israel in talks over fate of Hamas fighters trapped behind Gaza's 'yellow line'

      Hundreds of Hamas fighters are believed to be in underground tunnels in area held by Israeli military

      MENANovember 04, 2025
      Fighting in El Fasher has forced many people to flee their homes. AP
      US envoy Boulos says Sudan truce agreed 'in principle'

      Pope calls for ceasefire and war crimes prosecutor in The Hague warns of abuses in El Fasher

      MENANovember 03, 2025
      Egypt's former culture minister, Farouq Hosny, spoke to The National at his yet-to-open art museum. Hamza Hendawi / The National
      InterviewHow a slight by an Italian publisher gave rise to the Grand Egyptian Museum

      Farouq Hosny, Egypt's long-serving former culture minister, recounts bizarre genesis of landmark opening this weekend

      MENANovember 01, 2025
      Egypt's intelligence chief Hassan Rashad was in Beirut this week. AP
      Egypt shifts focus to Lebanon after Gaza ceasefire efforts

      Cairo involved in mediation efforts with blessing and support of US, say sources

      MENAOctober 30, 2025
      Gen Mohamed Dagalo is commander of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. AP
      Sudan's RSF commander admits 'abuses' by fighters in El Fasher

      Gen Mohamed Dagalo tells residents to return home when mines and explosives are removed

      MENAOctober 29, 2025
      RSF fighters celebrate their victory on the streets of El Fasher in Sudan's Darfur region. AFP
      Concerns over escalation in Sudan war after RSF takes key western city

      UN calls for unrestricted humanitarian access after fall of El Fasher in Darfur 

      MENAOctober 27, 2025
      People who fled the Zamzam camp for the internally displaced after it fell under RSF control rest in an open field near the town of Tawila in Sudan's western Darfur region. AFP
      Sudan's RSF says fighters have captured army base in city of El Fasher

      Seizure of army's 6th Division garrison completes paramilitary's control of Darfur region

      MENAOctober 26, 2025
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