CNN —Forty-two people have been killed or left missing after two strikes in central Gaza on Saturday, according to the Hamas-controlled Government Media Office. The Director of the Media Office, Ismail Al-Thawabtah, told CNN that the strikes had occurred at Al Shati camp and in the nearby Al Tuffah neighborhood. The Civil Defense Directorate said 19 bodies had been retrieved after the strike in Al Tuffah, where more than 35 people were injured. The other strike was against a residential block in Al Shati, also near Gaza City. Israel launched its offensive in Gaza following the Hamas attacks of October 7, which killed around 1,200 people.

Time to say goodbye to Gemini season and welcome the most sensitive, nurturing sign of them all: Cancer’s season! Some of the celebrities who carry this sign include Ariana Grande, Meryl Streep, Jacob Elordi, and the late Princess Diana. Let's dive right into the traits that make Cancers the emotional powerhouses of the zodiac and why we love them:1. They can notice small details others may miss, they can even spot the slightest changes in people’s moods without even trying, and can identify people’s needs right away. Because they usually hate change, holding on to old memories and reminiscing brings them ultimate comfort in the midst of change.

Unregistered pilgrimageLast week, Madbouly stated that the official Egyptian Hajj mission this year comprised 50,752 individuals. Madbouly emphasized on Thursday that due to the lack of registered data for these unregistered pilgrims with the medical mission, monitoring their health conditions has been challenging. The task force is also responsible for investigating the causes of this crisis and implementing measures to prevent its recurrence. Punishing violatorsOn Thursday, Madbouly announced that an investigation will be launched into the companies responsible for organizing the travel of unregistered Hajj pilgrims. Madbouly highlighted that a consular task force, under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is currently conducting on-site visits to hospitals in Saudi Arabia.

CAIRO – 21 June 2024: Top U.S. State Department official Andrew Miller who served as deputy assistant secretary for Israeli-Palestinian Affairs resigned from President Joe Biden’s administration, according to media reports. It was added that Miller had been intending to resign for some time due to the US administration's position on the Gaza war. The State Department spokesperson also announced that they are collaborating with the governments of Egypt and Israel to reopen the Rafah crossing. The Israeli occupation forces continue to launch hundreds of airstrikes and artillery shelling, committing crimes across various regions of the Gaza Strip. Israeli occupation aircraft have destroyed entire residential blocks in the Gaza Strip, following a comprehensive destruction policy during their ongoing aggression on the region.

Thanaweya Amma exams can be stressful for students and parents alike, given the competition for faculties that require high grades in the science and literature branches. This year, the Thanaweya Amma exams began on June 10 and will continue until July 17 for science and literature branch students, and July 20 for mathematics students. On Saturday, June 29, science and mathematics branch students will take the physics exams, while literature students will take the history exam. On Saturday, July 6, science and mathematics students will take the chemistry exam, while literature students will take the geography exam. On Wednesday, July 10, science students will have the geology exam, while mathematics students will take the algebra and analytical geometry exam.

A massive explosion on Tuesday evening near Chad’s capital city of N’Djamena killed at least nine and injured 46 others, according to a statement from its foreign minister. Video authenticated and geolocated to the international airport in N’Djamena shows a massive fireball and sparks rising in the night sky. Satellite imagery from Maxar Technologies shows that 17 structures at the ammo depot were destroyed. In the satellite image, the structures destroyed in the explosion were spread out, and in two groups that were at opposite ends of the complex. Chad’s president Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno said that an investigation will be conducted into the cause of the fire at the ammunition depot.

A man protecting his head from heat in Cairo - FILECAIRO – 21 June 2024: As summer officially begins, Egypt is embracing the season with scorching temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in most areas. Take precautions as temperatures are expected to rise by 2-3 degrees next week, according to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA). Greater Cairo is currently sizzling at 38 degrees, but brace yourself for 40 degrees by next Monday. In Northern Upper Egypt, including Beni Suef and Fayoum, temperatures will hover around 41 degrees during the day all week. Here are the average temperatures expected for different regions in Egypt next week until Wednesday, according to the EMA's forecast:- Cairo and Lower Egypt – Highs: 39, Lows: 27- North Coast – Highs: 33, Lows: 24- South Sinai – Highs: 42, Lows: 31- Northern Upper Egypt – Highs: 41, Lows: 26- Southern Upper Egypt – Highs: 45, Lows: 30

CAIRO – 20 June 2024: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has stated that an investigation will be launched into the companies responsible for organizing the travel of unregistered Hajj pilgrims following the unfortunate deaths of several Egyptian pilgrims this year. Based on the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, there is a task force established to monitor and manage the crisis of the Egyptian pilgrims' deaths. He added that this is the lowest percentage of deaths among Egyptian pilgrims in previous years. However, due to the lack of registered data for unregistered pilgrims with the medical mission, it has been challenging to monitor their health conditions, Madbouly affirmed. The influx of unregistered pilgrims has resulted in a breakdown of service provision.

Pilgrims perform prayers ahead of the Hajj season 1445 AH – Saudi Ministry of Hajj and UmrahCAIRO – 20 June 2024: Cairo is coordinating the safe return of Egyptian Hajj pilgrims and the repatriation of the deceased individuals whose families wish to bury them in Egypt. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also provided dedicated phone numbers for citizens to report missing Hajj pilgrims and request the repatriation of deceased pilgrims. The Hajj pilgrimage, which took place in the year 1445 AH, attracted nearly 2 million pilgrims who endured scorching heat. The influx of unregistered pilgrims has resulted in a breakdown of service provision. An Egyptian official overseeing the country's Hajj mission stated, "The presence of irregular pilgrims created immense chaos in the Egyptian pilgrims' camps, leading to a collapse in the services provided."

Beirut CNN —The leader of Lebanese militant group Hezbollah threatened Wednesday to target the European island of Cyprus if war breaks out between Israel and Lebanon. The drone also flew over the oil tanks that sit north of Haifa, the Haifa airport and several residential areas. Hezbollah has fired more than 5,000 rockets, missiles and drones at northern Israel since October 7, claiming that its attacks are in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Hezbollah has said in the past that it will only stop firing on Israel if Israel stops the war in Gaza. The Iran-backed group also announced it had targeted Metula and Kryat Shmona in northern Israel with drones.

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The General Egyptian Consulate in Jeddah has maintained continuous and ongoing coordination with the official Egyptian Hajj mission in Saudi Arabia since before the start of the Hajj days, the ministry said. This consulate has worked to ensure the provision of comprehensive medical care, necessary preparations, and arrangements for receiving Egyptian pilgrims and monitoring their conditions. However, the ministry said that unregistered Egyptian pilgrims, available in significant numbers this year, has made the mission harder. The influx of unregistered pilgrims has resulted in a breakdown of service provision. An Egyptian official overseeing the country's Hajj mission stated, "The presence of irregular pilgrims created immense chaos in the Egyptian pilgrims' camps, leading to a collapse in the services provided."

CAIRO – 19 June 2024: The therapeutic tourism season in Siwa Oasis begins right after the Eid al-Adha holiday, bringing a wave of rejuvenation and excitement to the oasis. A significant number of visitors from various Egyptian governorates and abroad flock to Siwa for traditional treatments of bone and skin diseases, obesity, and to enjoy the enchanting nature of the oasis. Traditional treatment centers provide accommodation, service, and care during the treatment period, which ranges from 3 to 9 days depending on the patient's health condition. Giri highlighted that the traditional sand burial treatment has been inherited by the people of Siwa from their ancestors, who in turn inherited it from the Pharaohs. After the session, patients enter a tent, which functions like a natural sauna.

CAIRO – 19 June 2024: The archaeological sites and museums across Egypt have witnessed a significant influx of visitors during the first three days of Eid al-Adha. According to an official statement, a substantial number of visitors flocked to museums and archaeological sites over the past three days of Eid. The Giza Pyramids alone saw 28,500 visitors, divided as follows: 8,000 on the first day, 10,500 on the second day, and 10,000 on the third day. The Citadel area had about 3,700 visitors, the Graeco-Roman Museum in Alexandria saw 3,700 visitors, and the Prince Mohamed Ali Palace in Manial had 570 visitors. Additionally, the Museum of Islamic Art received 213 visitors, and the Coptic Museum had 410 visitors.

CAIRO - 18 June 2024: The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed that the health system has lost more than 70 percent of its clinical capacity in the Gaza Strip and is struggling to support the remaining hospitals, according to Al-Qahera News TV Channel. The Ministry of Health said: "We are working to establish field hospitals despite the inability to provide the minimum basic services." The Israeli war on the Gaza Strip has continued since the 7th of last October, claiming thousands of martyrs and tens of thousands of injuries, in addition to the destruction of buildings and roads. The health system in the Gaza Strip is suffering from a very difficult situation, starting with the almost collapsed ambulance system, as the Israeli occupation bombed about 108 ambulances, and 11 hospitals out of 36 are partially operating.