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Accidental Israeli Tank Fire Hits Egyptian Military Position

Israeli Tank Fire Hits Egyptian Military Position: IDF claims it was a mistake

In a recent and unexpected development at the Israel-Egypt border, Israeli armed forces accidentally struck an Egyptian military position a few hours ago. The incident occurred near the border area of Kerem Shalom when, according to a spokesperson for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), an Israeli Merkava tank mistakenly fired and hit an Egyptian position.…

October 22, 20230Comments ByNewsTeam

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Sudan: RSF Delivers Remaining Egyptian Soldiers to Red Cross

Yesterday despite international coverage on the release of all Egyptian soldiers from Sudan, we at GEOPOLITIKI have been waiting for official confirmation.While it is true that some Egyptian soldiers have returned from Sudan, the number only includes those who were not captured by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). We took our time to check…

April 20, 20230Comments ByGEOPOLITIKI

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Egyptian Army: ‘We are closely monitoring the situation in Sudan’

The Egyptian Armed Forces have released a statement confirming that they are closely monitoring the situation in Sudan after reports emerged that Egyptian soldiers and Mig-29 fighter jets were captured by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the country.The Egyptian soldiers and MiG-29 fighters were stationed in Sudan for a joint exercise and for…

April 15, 20230Comments ByGEOPOLITIKI

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Breaking News: Fighting in Khartoum, Sudan – Egyptian Soldiers as POWs and MiG-29 captured

Sudan has been plunged into panic as reports of heavy fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) emerged from the capital, Khartoum. According to international media reports, at least three people have been killed, and the situation remains highly volatile, with ongoing shooting and fighting.Eyewitnesses have reported that people…

April 15, 20230Comments ByGEOPOLITIKI

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Cypriot Special Forces Paratroopers Jump Exercise in Egypt

A team of paratroopers of the Cypriot Special Forces participated from 17 to 24 January in advanced training, within the framework of the Defence Cooperation Program between Cyprus and Egypt announced the Cypriot National Guard General Staff.The paratroopers were trained in an air chamber environment that resembles the conditions of free fall jumping and also performed parachute operations…

January 26, 20220Comments ByNewsTeam

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EGYPT: US DSCA approved Foreign Military Sale of 12 C-130J-30 Super Hercules

DSCA approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Egyptian government of C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft (C-130J) and supporting equipment for an estimated cost of $2.2 billion, the announcement by State Department DSCA states.A 374th Tactical Airlift Wing (374th TAW) C-130 Hercules aircraft makes a low-altitude parachute extraction system (LAPES) pallet drop near an…

January 25, 20220Comments ByNewsTeam

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LIBYA: Al-Sisi reiterated Egypt’s commitment to finding a political solution

During his meeting with the Chairman of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya, Mohamed Al Menfi, Egyptian President Al Sisi reiterated Egypt's commitment to finding a political solution, while also expressing his wish to work more closely with Libya's political actors."Egypt's fundamental goal is to ensure peace and security for our Libyan…

November 25, 20210Comments ByNewsTeam

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MEDUSA 11: The most important exercise in the Eastern Mediterranean

The series of exercises "MEDUSA" such as MEDUSA 11 is part of the broader planning of the Hellenic Army General Staff and the General Staff of Egypt. The multinational Task Force carried out increased difficulty military scenarios, making it one of the most important exercises conducted in the Eastern Mediterranean.-More specifically, according to…

November 23, 20210Comments ByNewsTeam

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Egypt’s purchase contract for 30 RAFALE fighter jets has been finalized

The contract to deliver 30 more French Rafale fighter jets to Egypt has been confirmed by the Dassault Group, which manufactures the French Rafale fighter jets."This contract completes the first procurement of 24 Rafale aircraft, which was signed in 2015, and will bring the Egyptian Air Force's total number of Rafale aircraft to 54,…

November 20, 20210Comments ByGEOPOLITIKI

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Foreign Ministers of Greece, Egypt, France & Cyprus to meet in Athens

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece announced that Greece will host in Athens, on November 19, 2021, a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Greece, Cyprus, Egypt and France.In particular, the meeting will be attended by Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, Cypriot Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulidis, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and French…

November 19, 20210Comments ByGEOPOLITIKI