Egypt and Russia conclude joint naval exercise in Mediterranean
Egypt and Russia have concluded their joint naval exercise, Bridge of Friendship, held over several days in the Mediterranean, according
Thousands protested at the Rafah border crossing on Friday in a rare state-sanctioned demonstration against U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal for Egypt and Jordan to accept Gazan refugees, an eyewitness told Reuters. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had earlier rejected the idea, vowing Egyptians would oppose it. Protesters chanted "Long Live Egypt" and waved Egyptian and Palestinian flags, voicing strong disapproval of the displacement plan. The rally highlighted regional tensions over the controversial suggestion.
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