Red Line

Madbouly’s media red line – prohibited criticism

“For every nation, newspapers serve as a benchmark of their standing in science, literature, ethics, and customs; they are the mirror reflecting all these aspects.” This quote from Ibrahim Al-Yaziji (1847-1906), founder of Cairo’s Al-Diyaa magazine, came to mind when I saw Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly discuss acceptable and forbidden criticism in the media. The …

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Egypt Independent July 22, 2025

Iran’s foreign minister tells UNSC ‘Israel crossed every red line’

Iran’s foreign minister tells UNSC ‘Israel crossed every red line’ Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has written to the United Nations

Middle East Eye June 14, 2025

Has Biden’s red line on Rafah been crossed?

US President Joe Biden told CNN earlier this month that he’d halt some shipments of American weapons to Israel – which he acknowledged have been used to kill civilians in Gaza – if it invades Rafah. “I made it clear that… if they go into Rafah, I’m not supplying the weapons that have been used …

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Egypt Independent May 28, 2024

Fatal Houthi rebel attack may be a ‘red line’ in Red Sea shipping crisis

The first fatal attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea since Iran-backed Houthi rebels began targeting ships late last year has laid bare the enormous challenge of restoring safe passage along one of the world’s most important trade routes. At least three crew members were killed and four others injured in the assault …

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Egypt Independent March 8, 2024