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Egypt's parliament approved a law increasing penalties for citizens evading mandatory military or reserve service. In a series of military leadership changes, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi promoted the commanders of the Navy and Air Force to lieutenant general. A new defense minister, Lt. Gen. Ashraf Zaher, was sworn in, and a new minister of military production, Salah Gamblat, was appointed. Separately, Egypt's foreign minister stated that Western and African nations rely on Egypt's experience in combating extremist ideology.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened under very tight restrictions, with Israeli and Egyptian authorities blocking most Palestinians from passing through and allowing only limited civilian movement. Some Palestinians returning through the crossing described being checked by Palestinian militia groups. Concurrently, Egyptian officials called for an international force to be deployed in Gaza during talks with the UK foreign secretary.
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Egypt's parliament has approved a law that toughens penalties for citizens who evade mandatory military or reserve service. The move comes as part of a series of military and security-related developments in the country. In other related news, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi promoted the commanders of the Navy and Air Force to the rank of lieutenant general. A new defense minister, Lt. Gen. Ashraf Zaher, was also sworn in, and a new minister of military production, Salah Gamblat, was appointed. Separately, Egypt's foreign minister stated that Western and African nations rely on Egypt's experience in combating extremist ideology.
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Feb 20
Egypt says it will train Palestinian forces and keep Rafah crossing open under strict limitsEgypt's prime minister, Mostafa Madbouly, told a meeting that Egypt is committed to training Palestinian security forces and empowering a Palestinian National Committee to govern Gaza. He said Egypt will not allow the division of Gaza. At the same time, the key Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened, but with strict limits on who can pass. Israeli and Egyptian authorities are blocking most Gazans from using it, and there are increased security measures due to fears of smuggling to Hamas.