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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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      Displaced Palestinian boys carry empty jerrycans to collect water in Gaza city. Getty Images
      Hamas gives 'positive' answer to Gaza ceasefire plan

      Palestinian militant group suggests further talks needed to 'implement' truce

      MENAJuly 04, 2025
      The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in 2022. Construction began 14 years ago. AP
      Ethiopia's controversial Nile dam complete after 14-year construction

      Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed invites Egypt and Sudan, countries that opposed the project, to inauguration ceremony

      MENAJuly 03, 2025
      Funerals were held in Gaza on Thursday after a strike near the Nasser Hospital caused several casualties. Reuters
      Hamas in talks on final details of Gaza ceasefire

      Leaders meet in Cairo as far-right Israeli minister threatens to torpedo hostage deal

      MENAJuly 03, 2025
      Gen Mohamed Dagalo, commander of Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. AP
      Gen Dagalo takes key step towards parallel government in RSF-held areas of Sudan

      The RSF commander is selected head of an alliance comprising political parties and rebel factions

      MENAJuly 02, 2025
      Displaced Sudanese wait to cross into neighbouring Chad. The war, which began more than two years ago, has forced millions from their homes. AP
      RSF fighters close in on army garrison in Sudan's El Fasher

      Barracks housing 6th Infantry Division is military's last foothold in north Darfur city

      MENAJuly 01, 2025
      Donald Trump says Benjamin Netanyahu 'wants to end it too'. AP
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      Trump says Israel agrees to conditions to finalise 60-day Gaza ceasefire

      US President promises to be 'very firm' with Benjamin Netanyahu at White House meeting

      USJuly 01, 2025
      Eighteen girls were killed when a speeding lorry crushed their minibus north of Cairo. AP
      Fury in Egypt as 18 girls killed in drug-driver crash

      Girls were on their way to harvest grapes for meagre day's wage when lorry crushed minibus

      MENAJune 30, 2025
      Palestinians inspect damaged tents after an Israeli strike hit a displacement camp in Gaza City on June 28. AP
      Gaza ceasefire talks intensify as Trump suggests a deal may be within reach

      US President's special envoy Bishara Bahbah is in Cairo for negotiations but senior Israeli officials are yet to join

      MENAJune 28, 2025
      Women at Zamzam camp in El Fasher, in Sudan's North Darfur state. The area has been badly affected by famine and violence. AP
      Sudan's army accepts El Fasher humanitarian truce proposed by UN

      Response awaited from Rapid Support Forces, which has besieged the city in Darfur for a year

      MENAJune 28, 2025
      RSF chief Gen Mohamed Dagalo, left, and army-backed Prime Minister Kamil Idris each gave addresses to the nation. Getty Images / Reuters
      Rival leaders underscore Sudan's de facto partition

      Comments paint picture of two distinctly different worlds that reflect nation's de facto division

      MENAJune 26, 2025
      JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND - JUNE 24: U.S. President Donald Trump returns from the 2025 NATO Summit on June 24, 2025 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. This year's NATO summit, which brings together heads of state and government from across the military alliance, was held in the Netherlands for the first time. Among other matters, members are to approve a new defense investment plan that raises the target for defense spending to 5% of GDP. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Andrew Harnik / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
      Trump announces new talks with Iran as hopes rise for Gaza truce

      President says US strikes ended war in Iran as ceasefire talks resume in enclave

      MENAJune 25, 2025
      Mourners during the funeral of Palestinians who were killed in an Israeli air strike on a house at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza city. Reuters
      Gaza ceasefire talks resume as Trump voices optimism

      The US President said striking Tehran would help secure release of hostages held by Hamas

      MENAJune 25, 2025
      Iran said it would not respect a ceasefire if there were no further attacks by Israel. Reuters
      Middle East pushes to preserve fragile peace between Israel and Iran

      Iran seeks to repair Gulf ties after attack on Qatar base

      MENAJune 24, 2025
      A mural in Tehran that reads 'Now is our turn'. EPA
      How Oman, Qatar, Egypt and Russia helped to achieve Israel-Iran ceasefire

      Collaboration included passing messages, and threats, between Iran and Trump administration

      MENAJune 24, 2025
      Egypt's border with Gaza. Cairo has been sharply critical of Israel's war on the enclave. EPA
      Egypt faces prospect of Iran defeat further empowering Israel

      President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has criticised Israeli actions in talks with foreign officials

      MENAJune 23, 2025
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