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poa-egyptian-embassy · 6 months

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Power Of Attorney Egyptian Embassy

In the realm of legal empowerment and international affairs, the Power of Attorney (POA) holds significant sway, particularly when executed at an Egyptian Embassy. A Power of Attorney is a legal document that grants an individual or entity the authority to act on behalf of another person in legal, financial, or administrative matters. When this authority is bestowed within the confines of an Egyptian Embassy, it adds an extra layer of significance and convenience for those involved.

One of the primary advantages of obtaining a Power of Attorney at the Egyptian Embassy is the streamlined and efficient process it offers. Embassy services are designed to cater to the unique needs of individuals involved in cross-border transactions or legal matters. By obtaining a Power of Attorney at the embassy, individuals can seamlessly navigate the intricacies of Egyptian legal processes, whether they involve property transactions, business dealings, or other legal obligations.

Furthermore, the Power of Attorney executed at the Egyptian Embassy ensures compliance with local laws and regulations. Embassy staff are well-versed in both Egyptian legal requirements and international legal standards, offering a level of expertise that is invaluable in navigating the complexities of legal procedures. This not only provides a sense of security for those granting the power but also facilitates a smoother and error-free execution of tasks by the appointed representative.

Additionally, the Power of Attorney at the Egyptian Embassy is a testament to the diplomatic relations between nations. It symbolizes the trust and cooperation between individuals and entities from different countries, fostering a sense of collaboration that transcends borders. This can be particularly crucial in scenarios where individuals are unable to be physically present in Egypt but require legal representation.

In conclusion, the Power of Attorney executed at the Egyptian Embassy is a powerful tool that facilitates legal transactions and activities with efficiency, compliance, and international collaboration. Whether for personal, business, or legal matters, leveraging the services of an Egyptian Embassy in the execution of a Power of Attorney ensures a robust and reliable framework for navigating the intricate landscape of international legal affairs.

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tulsatrot · 11 months

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Actually You Can Double Stamp a Triple Stamp

Look Who is First in Line! Let It Rain I approached the embassy like a sophomore in college with aspirations. Not a lost freshman staring at his schedule, aimlessly looking around, mumbling to myself. In hand I had the original work verification letters and a marriage certificate, just in case it would prove useful. The marriage certificate was the original from our move to Qatar. Fortunately…

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#Doha #Egypt #Egyptian Embassy #Family Travel #International Family Travel #Marriage Certificate #Qatar #Qatari Office of Foreign Affairs #Work Verification Letter

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skepticle · 1 year

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Live photo of me trying to get a K1 visa from the consulate in Egypt.

#egypt #egyptian #cairo #us embassy

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sayruq · 6 months

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There has been major developments in the region in the past few days that indicates regional war is imminent. Again the tweets and articles will be in chronological order.

American war ships are in the Mediterranean and Red Seas. Russia responded to that by sending planes to the Black Sea and China by sending warships to Kuwait.

We got our usual back and forth on the ground operation in Gaza

The American media is not really reporting these recent attacks on their military bases. In fact, the military is downplaying the strength of the responses by Yemeni and Syrian groups to the Gaza genocide. This is either because they want to avoid regional war or because they want to be better prepared for regional war.

This statement below seems to indicate that Iran is coming to the conclusion that open warfare is the only thing that will deter America and Israel

As for Yemen, they've declared Israeli ships will be targeted if the attack on Gaza continues (you'll see later that this is no empty threat)

By the way, Israel bombed an Egyptian military site along the border and claimed it was an accident. The Egyptian people have been calling for their government to intervene militarily and I don't think this will ease the pressure.

On the 22nd, Israel sent a small team to infiltrate Gaza. They didn't get very far

They're also struggling against Hezbollah

This meeting by the Russian foreign minister is a big deal as you'll see later

America responds to the escalating tension by deploying 'defensive systems' all over West Asia. It risks stretching itself too thin as multiple countries are already involved in the Palestian resistance with countries like Egypt and Jordan facing internal pressure to do something about the Gazan genocide

Republican Mitch McConnell has recently called Iran, Russia and China 'the new axis of evil'. It seems this is the new angle that the West has chosen because Rishi Sunak has also been comparing Hamas to Russia. This can only lead to Russia getting close to Iran which would ultimately help Hamas.

The situation in Iraq continues to deteriorate as America evacuates its embassy and warns its citizens not to use the Baghdad International Airport due to attacks by Iraqi military groups.

Here we have an Israeli commander admitting that Israel is largely on the defensive against Hezbollah and their soldiers are both traumatised and disheartened. Remember, Hezbollah has yet to officially enter the war

Blinken said that the US 'will be prepared' if Iran escalates its attacks which gives weight to that idea that the US is only trying to deescalate because its not ready yet.

A few hours ago, American bases in Syria were targeted. It's becoming clear that a major goal in the plan to defeat Israel is removing America from the picture in the region

The White House then blames Iran for the attack

More military bases targeted in Iraq

Meanwhile IDF is trying to infiltrate Gaza again. Reminder that a ground operation means that Hezbollah will officially enter the war and begun using its vast numbers of missiles and rockets. They're also attacking the West Bank, the resistance fighters have ambushed them

Yemen follows through on the threats it made by attacking a US warship with drones

Ansarullah claims there was a direct hit but the US Navy says that all drones were intercepted (using days old pictures).

So what now? First, do not expect a ceasefire. Tbh the Palestinian resistance hasn't even called for ceasefire, just an exchange of hostages.

Second of all, America itself does not believe that Israel can win this war so let's all stop acting like Palestine has already lost

Thirdly, regional war is looking more and more like reality

#palestine #free palestine #free gaza #gaza #colonialism

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fuckyeahmarxismleninism · 5 months

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John Parker, other Gaza solidarity activists detained in Cairo, Egypt

Nov. 30: John Parker, a candidate for California’s 37th congressional district, is being detained by the Egyptian National Security Agency, along with other participants in the Global Conscience Convoy in Cairo, initiated by the Egyptian Syndicate of Journalists.

He was taken into custody along with others when the group unfurled a banner that read “From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will be Free.” Parker and other detainees from Argentina, Australia and France have yet to be released.

John Parker stated: “The Palestinian people desperately need food, fuel, water, medicine and aid. The Rafah crossing must be opened so that people of the world can get needed supplies to the Palestinian people. Anything less contributes to Israel’s criminal genocide.”

Parker is a founding member of the Los Angeles based Harriet Tubman Center for Social Justice and a reporter with Struggle-La Lucha. He traveled to Cairo to be a part of the Global Conscience Convoy for Gaza.

The Embassy of the United States is aware and informed of the detention. The Harriet Tubman Center for Social Justice, Struggle-La Lucha and the Peoples Power Assembly are demanding the U.S. embassy seek Parker’s release and that Egyptian authorities release all four detainees immediately.

Contact the U.S. Embassy in Egypt, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Egyptian consulates in the U.S. to demand the release of all those detained.

Egyptian Consulate, Washington, DC, United States

3521 International Court, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20008

(202) 966-6342

(202) 244-4319

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.egyptembassy.net

#OpenRafahCrossing #FreeThemAll #FreePalestine #Egypt #GazaGenocide #imperialism #Israel #Cairo #arrests #solidarity #global conscience convoy #John Parker #Struggle La Lucha

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90-ghost · 5 months

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Ahmed where are you right now? What ways are there to get you out? What helps in forming a plan to get you out? I see a friend of yours has pointed towards donations. Will that help? I remember a tweet where someone said Egypt takes hundreds of dollars to help evacuate.

I'm now at rafah living in tent. Yes the donations helps .

The best way to get out as i see and know people get out by it is someone living in any country know people here or they are relatives telling their country about them they take photos of there IDs or passports then the embassy of this country in Egypt telling the Egyptian government put those names on list to get out from gaza .

Yes some powerfull people in Egypt taking now more than 5000 dollar for one person to get them out to Egypt

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zvaigzdelasas · 7 months

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The IB affair (Swedish: IB-affären) was the exposure of illegal surveillance operations by the IB secret Swedish intelligence agency within the Swedish Armed Forces. The two main purposes of the agency were to handle liaison with foreign intelligence agencies and to gather information about communists and other individuals who were perceived to be a threat to the nation.[...]

The story was immediately picked up by many leading Swedish dailies.[3] Their revelations were that: •There was a secret intelligence agency in Sweden called IB, without official status. Its director Birger Elmér was reporting directly to select key persons at cabinet level, most likely defence minister Sven Andersson and Prime Minister Olof Palme. •The Riksdag was unaware of its activities. People with far-left views had been monitored and registered. •IB agents had infiltrated Swedish left-wing organisations and sometimes tried to induce them into criminal acts. •There were Swedish spies operating abroad. IB spies had broken into the Egyptian and Algerian embassies in Stockholm. •The IB co-operated extensively with the Central Intelligence Agency and Shin Bet, in contrast to the official Swedish foreign policy of neutrality.[...]

In the following issues of Folket i Bild/Kulturfront the two uncovered further activities of IB and interviewed a man who had infiltrated the Swedish movement supporting the FNL, Vietnamese National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam - at this time the FNL support network was a backbone of the radical opinion - and among other things, visited Palestinian guerilla camps in Jordan. The man worked for IB and had composed reports that, it was surmised, IB later passed on to the Israeli security services which resulted in the camps being bombed. [...]Swedish authorities claimed they were unable to locate him to stand trial. In 2009, he released an autobiography of his years in IB[...] He also confirmed that he had been transferred from IB to the Mossad, an Israeli intelligence agency, immediately prior to his exposure.[...]

The magazine had information from a previous employee of IB, Håkan Isacson, who claimed that IB had broken into the offices of two political organizations: the FNL Groups, a pro-North Vietnamese organization, and the Communist Party of Sweden, a Maoist political party. This concerned a Jordanian citizen and a stateless citizen. A wiretap was installed in the latter case. After this uncovering, the defense minister did admit that IB engaged in espionage outside of Sweden and infiltrated organizations within Sweden, including wiretaps. Evidence was put forth in 1974 that IB had built up a large network of agents in Finland, which included the Finnish foreign minister Väinö Leskinen. This network's main mission was to gather information regarding the Soviet Union.[...]

In November 1973, Prime Minister Olof Palme denied any link between IB and the Social Democrats. However, according to the memoir of ex-security service chief P.G. Vinge, Birger Elmér had regular contact with Palme and made his reports regularly to the Social Democratic Party secretary, Sven Andersson.[...]

Jan Guillou, Peter Bratt, Håkan Isacson and the photographer Ove Holmqvist were arrested 22 October 1973[2] by the Swedish Security Service on suspicion of espionage. On 4 January 1974 each was sentenced to 1 year in prison. Bratt and Guillou were both convicted of espionage; Isacson was convicted of espionage and accessory to espionage. After an appeal, Guillou's sentence was commuted to 10 months. The Swedish Supreme Court would not consider the case.[4][...]

In 2002 an extensive public report, named Rikets säkerhet och den personliga integriteten (Security of the Realm and personal integrity), was published on the operations of IB. This report clarified the details of the case, but it did not have any legal impact. To date, no member of IB has ever been indicted, nor has any politician or government official, despite the revelation of widespread extra-constitutional and criminal activity.

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allthebrazilianpolitics · 3 months

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Lula plants tree of “hope” at Palestinian Embassy

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Thursday planted a tree at the Palestinian Embassy in Brasilia where a group of Arab and Islamic diplomatic missions gathered to pay him a tribute. “You are planting hope for the Palestinian people,” Palestinian Ambassador Ibrahim Alzeben told the South American leader before all the guests shared dinner.

Lula has a historic bond with the Palestinian cause and is often critical of Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip. In addition, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, both of Lebanese descent, joined Lula at the gathering, together with Ministers Mauro Vieira (Foreign Affairs), Ricardo Lewandowski (Justice) and Paulo Pimenta (Communications Secretary). Also attending the event were First Lady Janja da Silva and Lula's advisor and former Foreign Minister Celso Amorim.

The South American leader will be traveling next week to Egypt and Ethiopia to deepen Brazil's political and economic rapprochement with the African continent. He is due in Cairo on Feb. 14 and has a meeting scheduled with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fatah al Sisi the next day.

Lula is scheduled to arrive in Addis Ababa on Feb. 16 to attend the African Union annual assembly on the 17 and 18.

#brazil #brazilian politics #politics #palestine #israel #foreign policy #luiz inacio lula da silva #mod nise da silveira #image description in alt

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workersolidarity · 12 days

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BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TRADES WITH ISRAELI OCCUPATION- NO RETALIATION AGAINST IRAN FOR INVASION OF RAFAH

A report published in the Hebrew media says the American Biden administration has made a deal with the Netanyahu regime to exchange a potential retaliation on Iran for the their strikes against "Israel," for the Israeli invasion of the city of Rafah, the last bastion for displaced Palestinian civilians.

A report about the deal was originally published by the The New Arab, and has since been republished in the Zionist media, detailing a deal in which the United States has approved an Israeli ground operation into Rafah, the southernmost city of the Gaza Strip, in exchange for restraint with regards to Iran following a large-scale choreographed missile and drone strike launched over the weekend targeting Israeli military sites.

The Iranian strike was in retaliation for an Israeli attack on the consulate section of the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria, killing several Iranian military and diplomatic officials, including two high-ranking IRGC commanders.

No Israelis were killed in the Iranian counterstrike.

To avoid an all-out uncontrolled escalation in the region, officials in the Biden administration have reportedly made a deal with the Israeli regime, avoiding a retaliatory strike on Iran in exchange for a planned Israeli invasion of Rafah.

According to a Senior official speaking with The New Arab, "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu managed to obtain American approval for a military operation in Rafah, in exchange for [Israel] refraining from carrying out a wide military operation against Iran in response to its recent attack."

The official claimed that "discourse of an Israeli response to Iran contradicts the desires of the American administration, and is not realistic, given the Israeli claims that the United States played the major role in repelling the Iranian attack and preventing its success."

The source also noted that "the IDF carried out airstrikes [overnight on Thursday] on several areas adjacent to the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt," adding that "the relevant officials in Egypt were notified before the execution of some of these strikes, which came in the Philadelphi axis at a space adjacent to the border with Egypt."

For its part, Egyptian authorities told The New Arab that Egypt is at "full readiness and preparedness of [its] forces stationed in northern Sinai, along the 14-kilometer border strip with the Gaza Strip, as part of a plan to deal with the scenario of a ground invasion in Rafah."

According to authorities with the Egyptian military, the government is "ready for all scenarios," but that the Israeli occupation must properly evacuate Palestinian civilians from Rafah before any potential operations.

#source

@WorkerSolidarityNews

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jloisse · 24 days

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🔴“Listen to me, my Egyptian brother... for the sake of honor and for the sake of religion

Go down the street early and chant, “Long live Palestine.”

—Amman near the embassy of the Zionist terrorists

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girlactionfigure · 4 months

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*ISRAEL REALTIME* - "Connecting the World to Israel in Realtime"

▪️ISRAEL TO CAPTURE EGYPTIAN BORDER CORRIDOR.. Israel to capture Egyptian - Gaza border, known as the Philadelphia corridor (per Russian sources and Wall Street Journal).

▪️HAMAS THREATENS EGYPT.. “If Israel conquers the Philadelphia corridor, we will conquer Sinai.” Another Hamas official, “We ask Egypt to take a clear position to reject Israel’s demands to occupy the corridor.”

▪️RUSSIAN UN AMBASSADOR SAYS.. flooding Gaza tunnels could be considered genocide. (???)

▪️ISRAELI EMBASSY SWEDEN ATTACK.. thwarted.

▪️HOSTAGE ISSUE MANAGER.. ’it is absolutely clear that public demonstrations for the hostages HARDENS Hamas’s positions’ (as they know the pressure the Israeli leaders are under).

▪️HERO SOLDIER FALLS.. in battle in Gaza.

🇺🇸Regional War 🗞 2nd attack by US/UK “coalition” on the Houthis over Shabbat, “150 missiles used”. All Arab gulf states allowed US/UK aircraft to use their airspace, including Saudi Arabia, except for Oman.

Analyst: Opposite Yemen across the Red Sea and the straight is the nation of Djibouti, which has a US base with 4000 US military personnel. Possible Houthi target that they can reach.

⬇️ Southern Front 🗞 IDF blows up another tunnel complex and collapsing above neighborhood in Deir al-Balach, Gaza. As IDF captures Al Aqsa hospital, mass fleeing from the compound. Firefight catches bus on fire.

Rockets shot at Netivot from Gaza during the hillula celebration for the Baba Sali, zt”l.

Gaza battles in Sheikh Zeytun neighborhood, central Gaza.

⬆️ Northern Front 🗞 In general, more of the same: terror squads attacked, airstrikes on Hezbollah targets. Anti-tank fire from Lebanon hitting private houses in Israel.

Terror squad attempts infiltration of IDF Mt. Dov post, firefight, artillery, IDF soldier wounded, 2 terrorists killed, squad flees back to Lebanon.

➡️ Eastern Front (Judea-Samaria) 🗞 Counter-terror operations in Jenin, security forces enter Jenin hospital, forces surrounding and searching ambulances.

Qalqilya, IDF checkpoints set up throughout the city.

Tubas, firefight.

IDF OPERATIONS AGAINST TERRORIST ELEMENTS IN THE GAZA STRIP

In ongoing military operations within the Gaza Strip, the IDF persist in targeting both terrorist operatives and associated infrastructure. Notably, launch pits utilized for firing rockets at Israel have been systematically obliterated by IDF ground forces.

Maghazi Operation:

In Maghazi, IDF troops successfully identified two armed terrorists advancing towards a compound housing the troops. Swiftly responding to this threat, ground forces coordinated with an IDF aircraft, resulting in the precise elimination of the terrorists. This intervention effectively thwarted their attempt to launch an attack against the stationed troops.

Atatra Operation:

Further operations in Atatra led to the discovery and destruction of multiple launch pits employed for launching rockets into Israeli territory. The IDF's strategic efforts in this region have significantly curtailed potential threats emanating from these launch sites.

Khan Yunis Incidents:

In Khan Yunis, IDF forces encountered armed terrorists on two separate occasions. Employing precise coordination, an IDF aircraft was directed to strike and eliminate the identified threats, preventing potential harm to the forces. Additionally, IDF tanks successfully neutralized five terrorists and discovered an underground shaft within the city area.

Ongoing Operations:

The IDF's commitment to security persisted over the past day, with continued operations in Khan Yunis resulting in the elimination of nine terrorists through coordinated efforts involving the Israeli Air Force and ground forces throughout the city.

IDF COUNTERS TERRORIST INFILTRATION FROM LEBANON

Last night, IDF patrolling the Har Dov area successfully identified and engaged a terrorist cell that had crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory. The IDF responded decisively with live fire, resulting in the neutralization of four terrorists. Concurrently, during the exchange of fire, IDF forces executed targeted artillery and mortar strikes in the area.

#Israel #October 7 #Hamas Massacre #Iron Sword #Realtime Updates

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tulsatrot · 1 year

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You Can’t Triple Stamp a Double Stamp

Asia to Africa Unfortunately one aspect in life can’t be avoided. Just like annoying short-sighted political Facebook posts. Or people staring at their phones in every moment of life. Or endless dirty diapers. These can’t be avoided. You can try to steer clear of them, but it will rear its ugly head. What is it? It’s something that requires a triple stamp to your double stamp, government…

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#Dumb and Dumber #Egypt #Egyptian Embassy #Qatar #Visa

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onepiece-polls · 7 months

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OPLA fan cast polls - Nefertari Cobra prelims

There will be only 1 winner, so choose wisely.

Propaganda under the cut.

Morgan Freeman: [Submitted without propaganda]

Alexander Siddig: A Sudanese actor who has played rulers of a desert kingdom before (Doran Martel from Game of Thrones) but also well known from Star Trek DS9 where his character was obsessed with spies, which I think is funny due to the whole Baroque Works situation, but also if we get the flashback with Cobra failing to spy on Vivi and her friends.

Oded Fehr: [Submitted without propaganda]

Ahmed Hatem: He's an Egyptian actor who hasn't starred in any English movies (yet) but according to IMDB he "was recently appointed as the British Embassy in Cairo's social affairs ambassador to represent the For Her, With Her Fund - a sub-fund of the UK Conflict Stability and Security Fund", so he probably speaks English too.

#one piece #opla #one piece live action #Nefertari Cobra #opla fan cast polls #(I just googled and found out Morgan Freeman is 86 >.>)

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thehelphub · 20 days

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Operation Olive Branch is a spreadsheet made by activists to help create a hub for people to easily access Palestinian families who need help amassing the funds to escape Gaza.

Making the decision to leave your home for stability is a very difficult decision. While we honor the Palestinians who stand their ground, we must advocate for those seeking refuge.

I donated to the 19 family members of Rewand Almobayed, who are stuck in North Gaza. We have secured funds for the escape of 4 family members, but there is a long way to go.

Today I donated to the Hammad family, a fund partially started by Bilal Hammad, who's daughter is losing vision due to white phosphorous, and who's 8 month old son was tragically martyr'd.

Next in my targets is the survival fund of the AbuSitta-Morgan family, organized by Shahd Katba. This family has 14 members, displaced from Khan Yunis to Rafah seeking refuge after catching the IDF's war proclamation leaflets.

There are more in the spreadsheet for Operation Olive Branch, these are simply the families I am personally trying to aid. Evacuation from the borders costs between $3000 and $8000 per head, as demanded from the Egyptian and Canadian embassies. So we must do what we can, as their economies are nonexistent and ours are still functioning. We must use the privileges we have.

I am wishing all Palestinian families a peaceful, prosperous, a joyous Eid-ul-Fitr.

#free palestine #operation olive branch

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soon-palestine · 4 months

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Palestinians desperate to leave Gaza are paying bribes to brokers of up to $10,000 (£7,850) to help them exit the territory through Egypt, according to a Guardian investigation.

Very few Palestinians have been able to leave Gaza through the Rafah border crossing but those trying to get their names on the list of people permitted to exit daily say they are being asked to pay large “coordination fees” by a network of brokers and couriers with alleged links to the Egyptian intelligence services.

One Palestinian man in the US said he paid $9,000 three weeks ago to get his wife and children on the list. The family have been sheltering in schools since the 7 October attacks. On the day of travel, he was told his children’s names were not listed and he would have to pay an extra $3,000. He said the brokers were “trying to trade in the blood of Gazans”.

“It’s very frustrating and saddening,” he said. “They are trying to exploit people who are suffering, who are trying to get out of the hell in Gaza.” His family have yet to leave.

According to the UN, 85% of Gaza’s population is now displaced. Most people are packed into the southern city of Rafah as Israeli air and ground assaults push them out of central and northern parts of the territory.

Egypt, a key regional player in negotiations on Gaza, has long resisted opening the Rafah crossing, fearing that millions of people would flee into the neighbouring Sinai peninsula. The influx, Cairo claimed, couldpose a security threat. Egypt’s president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, also said a mass influx of refugees from Gazawould set a precedent for displacing Palestinians from the West Bank into Jordan.

A network of brokers, based in Cairo, helping Palestinians leave Gaza has operated around the Rafah border for years. But prices have surged since the start of the war, from $500 for each person.

The Guardian has spoken to a number of people who have been told they would have to pay between $5,000 and $10,000 each to leave the strip, with some launching crowdfunding campaigns to raise the money. Others were told they could leave sooner if they paid more.

Facebook pages that offer news from the Rafah crossing are filled with posts from Palestinians asking for help to get on the list.

Everyone interviewed said they had been put in touch with brokers through contacts in Gaza. Payments are made in cash, sometimes through middlemen based in Europe and the US.

Belal Baroud, a US citizen from Gaza, was told he would need to raise $85,000 to get 11 family members out of the territory, including five children under three.

“I’m only considering this option because the US government is not responding to me. If I had any hope about my father’s case, I wouldn’t be,” said Baroud, who has spent the past three months appealing to the US state department taskforce to put his diabetic father on the exit list.

“I’m in this situation because the US doesn’t want to help its own citizens,” he said.

Baroud’s 70-year-old father was briefly detained in December by Israeli forces. He was one of a group of men who were stripped to their underwear, had their hands zip-tied and were taken to a secret location.

Even before his father’s detention, Baroud had spent weeks seeking help, spending hours on the phone to Washington or the US embassy in Jerusalem and emailing reams of information to the state department.

US state department policy initially specified that it would only assist immediate family of US citizens to exit Gaza but it subsequently said it would expand its assistance to include parents of US citizens and siblings.

“Since mid-December I’ve received no email from them, and I followed up six times – they can only communicate by email,” he said. “By contrast, I see other people who pay money to leave, and they’re able to exit within a day or two.”

The state department said it was unable to comment on individual cases, with a spokesperson adding it was unaware of the broker system that some are using to pay to exit Gaza. “We have assisted over 1,300 US citizens, US lawful permanent residents and family members in departing Gaza,” the spokesperson added.

Mohannad Sabry, an expert on the Sinai peninsula and author of Sinai: Egypt’s Linchpin, Gaza’s Lifeline, Israel’s Nightmare, said the brokers “target the most vulnerable people”.

“If a family has a member who is injured or sick so they can’t wait, those are the perfect victims; they can squeeze any amount and the family has to come up with the money. It’s a complete racket.”

Sabry described the Egyptian authorities’ public justifications for not opening the borders as “cover for the corruption happening on the ground”. The head of Egypt’s State Information Service declined to comment when contacted by the Guardian.

Sabry added: “This is not low-level corruption – this is state-enabled corruption.”

With very few ways to get out of Gaza, especially for those without citizenship of another country, Palestinians in the territory and their relatives abroad said they had little choice but to put their trust in the broker network.

One Palestinian living in the UK, who has lost members of their family in Israeli airstrikes, said: “People are making money off the misery of others. They’re desperate to get out to save their lives and instead of helping they’re trying to make money. If there’s a way to get people out, then why not just help?”

The Palestinian said they were told it would cost $4,000 to help each of the family’s nine young male members to leave in early December. They are now being quoted between $6,000 and $10,000.

The family turned to the brokers after failing to get help from the British government or humanitarian organisations.

“I’m not sure why no schemes have been introduced, nothing to evacuate people. I don’t even hear humanitarians talk about this any more,” the Palestinian said.

“It’s like they’re saying: ‘We’re not going to protect you or give you safety, we’re just going to give you some food and water while you are bombed.’”

The UK Foreign Office said it had evacuated 300 British nationals and their dependants – defined as children and parents – who were its priority.

Not all people are willing to pay, however, even if they have the resources. “Every moment threatens their lives and my life,” said one Palestinian in Gaza trying to get out with their family. But they added: “I won’t pay a penny in bribes.”

The Palestinian said they were told it would cost $4,000 to help each of the family’s nine young male members to leave in early December. They are now being quoted between $6,000 and $10,000.

The family turned to the brokers after failing to get help from the British government or humanitarian organisations.

“I’m not sure why no schemes have been introduced, nothing to evacuate people. I don’t even hear humanitarians talk about this any more,” the Palestinian said.

“It’s like they’re saying: ‘We’re not going to protect you or give you safety, we’re just going to give you some food and water while you are bombed.’”

The UK Foreign Office said it had evacuated 300 British nationals and their dependants – defined as children and parents – who were its priority.

Not all people are willing to pay, however, even if they have the resources. “Every moment threatens their lives and my life,” said one Palestinian in Gaza trying to get out with their family. But they added: “I won’t pay a penny in bribes.”

#palestine #gaza #free palestine #egypt

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irhabiya · 4 months

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if i have to go to the egyptian embassy one more time i might actually kill myself

#question for my own people why do you have to bring your entire fucking bloodline to do random paperwork that doesn't involve them #it's fucking JANUARY i came out of that building sweating #also this is the second time i've seen a worker threaten to deport someone back to egypt lol

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