Cairo does not appear interested in invading Gaza or neighboring Israel. Instead, the tanks’ presence is a show of force, ...

including the desert areas near the start of the road in Bahariya. The road is closed and there are military checkpoints. If you travel to the south west corner of Egypt near the border with Sudan ...

"This area is yellow now, and it will turn green soon. Our work brings great benefits to the development of agriculture in Egypt," Mohammed told Xinhua while pointing to the desert beside him.

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