Hamza Hendawi

Cairo is proposing a phased wall and UN supervision of the Palestinian side of the crossing

Government under pressure to reach Gaza ceasefire agreement in recently renewed talks with Hamas

Sources say Palestinian group briefly withdrew from the negotiations but reversed its decision after US assurances

Previous mediation efforts led by the US and Saudi Arabia have failed to halt Sudan's devastating civil war

Negotiations come after 'intense' talks between Israel and Egypt over Rafah border crossing

Sources say Netanyahu government refuses to relinquish control of Rafah crossing

Hamas and Israel have started to show some flexibility after months of deadlock

The Palestinian group has also agreed on a phased Israeli withdrawal, according to the sources

Shortage of combat-ready infantrymen cited as reason for army's failure to turn the tide

More than one million Sudanese have taken refuge in Egypt since war broke out over a year ago

Pro-government social media accounts and critics of government at odds over who to blame for the blackouts

Capture of Singa in Sennar province adds to the army's troubles in the 14-month war

Attack on Sennar appears to be part of the paramilitary's attempt to rebound after failing to capture El Fasher in Darfur

Thousands of trees sacrificed in Cairo to make way for bigger roads, overpasses

Iran would be responsible for protecting the group in Baghdad if move is finalised