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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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      Egyptian army soldiers deployed near the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing Gaza. March 23, 2024. AFP
      Egypt strengthens Sinai security and mobilises forces as Israeli tension rises

      Neighbours and former enemies are seemingly on a collision course despite peace treaty

      MENASeptember 18, 2025
      A girl cries as she listens to the story of her family's escape from the army-held city of El Fashir in Darfur. Reuters
      Sudan's military-aligned government rejects latest peace plan

      Declaring itself as Sudan's only legitimate authority, government rejects equating it with rival paramilitary group

      MENASeptember 14, 2025
      The proposal for an Arab League joint security force was first mooted by Egypt in 2015. AFP
      Arab states consider Nato-style military force

      Proposal being discussed on sidelines of Doha summit comes in response to Israel's strike on Qatar

      MENASeptember 14, 2025
      Adam Rouhana photographs a Palestinian woman in Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank. Photo: Jude Al Qalawi
      The Palestinian photographer focused on correcting the image of his people

      Following in Khalil Raad's footsteps, Adam Rouhana is taking his studio to 10 Palestinian cities

      MENASeptember 12, 2025
      Smoke rises after several blasts in Doha, Qatar, on September 9. Reuters
      Egypt seeks US guarantees that Israel will not attack exiled Hamas leaders again

      Cairo is considering providing a home for several of the group's top leaders directly involved in Gaza ceasefire talks

      MENASeptember 10, 2025
      An aid centre in northern Khartoum. The war has forced the displacement of more than 13 million people and left half the population – about 25 million – facing hunger. AFP
      RSF drones hit key sites near Sudan's army-held capital

      Residents report power cut after attack on electricity transformers and oil refinery

      MENASeptember 09, 2025
      Mourners during the funeral of Palestinians killed by Israeli air strikes while seeking food from aid workers on Saturday. Reuters
      Israel's 'comprehensive' Gaza deal proposal to Hamas dismissed as time-buying tactic

      The proposal has been described by sources as an outline that lacks details and fails to mention key issues

      MENASeptember 07, 2025
      Tension between Jews and Muslims in the Old City is palpable, our correspondent notes. AFP
      In Jerusalem's Old City, fallout from the Gaza war deepens the woes of Israel's occupation

      Home to Muslims, Christians and Jews, the Old City offers a glimmer of hope – but not enough to bring harmony

      MENASeptember 07, 2025
      Palestinian families gather at Al Aqsa Mosque compound. Reuters
      Palestinians find respite from Israeli occupation at Al Aqsa Mosque

      On the austere plaza of Islam's third-holiest site, football, picnics and chitchat mix with prayers and supplications

      MENASeptember 05, 2025
      Gen Mohamed Dagalo, commander of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, was sworn in in Nyala, one of Sudan's largest cities, in the western Darfur region. Photo: RSF
      Sudan's RSF commander sworn in as head of parallel Darfur-based government

      Gen Mohamed Dagalo promises democratic and secular Sudan

      MENAAugust 31, 2025
      Israeli settlements around Jerusalem. The National
      DispatchBedouin community in shadow of Israel's new illegal settlement fears eviction

      Elders from Kasarat community say they will have nowhere to go if evicted

      MENAAugust 29, 2025
      Al Aqsa Mosque imam and former mufti of Jerusalem Sheikh Ekrima Sabri during a visit to Istanbul. Reuters
      InterviewNo surrender, no negotiations: Al Aqsa's longest serving Imam defies Israeli ban

      Mentioning Gaza has led to a series of suspensions by the occupying Israeli authorities

      MENAAugust 25, 2025
      West Bank
      West Bank villagers live in fear as settler violence increases

      Villagers tell The National about living in fear as attacks increase

      MENAAugust 23, 2025
      Worshippers at Friday prayers at Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on the day the UN declared that there is famine in parts of Gaza. Hamza Hendawi / The National
      Al Aqsa imam puts twist on Gaza famine sermon

      With authorities often taking action against sermons they see as incitement, Sheikh Mohammed Sarandah treads oblique line on suffering on Friday

      MENAAugust 22, 2025
      Displaced Palestinians travel on a cart loaded with their belongings in Gaza city. Reuters
      ExclusiveGaza ceasefire negotiators fear Netanyahu buying time to press on with war

      Israeli PM sidestepping Qatari-Egyptian truce proposal already accepted by Hamas

      MENAAugust 22, 2025
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