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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.

      Articles

      Displaced Palestinians on the move in the northern Gaza Strip after they were allowed to return home. AP
      Trump's Gaza proposals trigger talks on formation of Arab opposition front

      Emergency meeting of the Arab League, and possibly summit, being considered

      MENAJanuary 27, 2025
      Sudanese troops celebrate the recapture of an oil refinery that had been held by the Rapid Support Forces for more than a year. Reuters
      Sudan’s Al Burhan vows to fight as army makes significant gains in the capital

      The RSF denies claims of military advances in the capital or taking back armed forces headquarters

      MENAJanuary 26, 2025
      Palestinians who fled south are now packing belongings in preparation to head north at the weekend. AP
      Northern Gazans eager to return home after second hostage-prisoner exchange

      Truce terms allow them to use two routes north, where family members are keenly awaiting reunions

      MENAJanuary 24, 2025
      President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said Egypt's actions in Somalia are meant to support counter-terrorism efforts and local security.
      Egypt’s participation in new AU mission in Somalia not a threat to other nations, says El Sisi

      Cairo meeting highlights strengthening co-operation between the two nations

      MENAJanuary 23, 2025
      A man warms himself in front of a fire in Jabalia in northern Gaza. AFP
      US and Egyptian security companies to screen returning Palestinians

      Three companies will operate checkpoint on Netzarim Corridor that cuts Gaza in half

      MENAJanuary 23, 2025
      Smoke rises from Al Jeely refinery in the southern part of Bahri. AFP
      Sudan’s army and allies advance in two-pronged offensive on capital

      Heavy fighting in Bahri marks what could be milestone battle in civil war

      MENAJanuary 22, 2025
      Aid lorries enter the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing on Sunday. AP
      Hundreds of aid lorries enter Gaza from Egypt as truce takes hold

      Convoy carrying fuel, food and other relief items enters enclave through Rafah and Karam Abu Salem crossings

      MENAJanuary 19, 2025
      A boy waves a Palestinian flag as he stands on rubble in the Bureij camp for displaced people in central Gaza. AFP
      Play01:20
      Gaza truce negotiators hammer out final details

      Repairs to Rafah crossing and protection of aid convoys feature in talks held in Cairo on Saturday

      MENAJanuary 18, 2025
      Steve Witkoff, US president-elect Donald Trump's Middle East special envoy, flew into Doha for the home stretch of the Gaza ceasefire talks. AP
      Trump's envoy Witkoff credited as driving force who delivered Gaza deal

      New York-born billionaire is said to have used a relentless approach during the final stretch of negotiations in Doha

      MENAJanuary 16, 2025
      The destruction after an Israeli strike at Al Farabi school in the centre of Gaza City, which is sheltering displaced people, on Wednesday. AFP
      Play01:16
      Hamas and Israel reach Gaza ceasefire deal, pausing 15 months of fighting

      Agreement finally secured to halt the violence after painstaking negotiations

      NewsJanuary 15, 2025
      Residents check the destruction in the aftermath of an Israeli strike at the Al Farabi school in the centre of Gaza city. AFP
      Israel and Hamas resolve final disagreements over ceasefire deal

      Differences over details and implementation have been settled during marathon talks going on in Doha since Tuesday night

      MENAJanuary 15, 2025
      An Israeli army tank drives into position near Israel's southern border with the Gaza Strip on January 14, 2025. AFP
      Gaza truce mediators make final push for deal as Hamas and Israel accept draft

      Talks in Doha put final touches to complex agreement to end 15 months of war in the Palestinian territory

      MENAJanuary 14, 2025
      Israeli women in the southern city of Sderot look at smoke rising over the Gaza Strip on January 13. Getty Images.
      Israel and Hamas ‘give approval in principle’ to Gaza deal

      Draft deal reached in latest push in Doha to mediate ceasefire before Trump’s inauguration next week

      MENAJanuary 13, 2025
      US President Joe Biden, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed a Gaza deal on the phone on Sunday. AFP
      Gaza ceasefire may be within reach as draft agreement circulates

      Leaked text proposes a 42-day truce, partial Israeli withdrawal and dispatch of aid

      MENAJanuary 13, 2025
      Steve Witkoff met Israeli President Benjamin Netanhayu on Saturday. AP
      Trump’s Middle East envoy in Qatar to discuss outlines of Gaza ceasefire deal

      Israel’s Mossad chief also in Doha as push for a deal gathers steam

      MENAJanuary 12, 2025
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