Egypt strengthens Gaza border troop presence, warns Israel against “red lines”
Egypt has significantly reinforced its military presence along the Gaza border, deploying around 40,000 troops—twice the number allowed
At least 60 migrants and refugees are feared drowned after two shipwrecks off Libya, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said. One boat sank near Alshab port on June 12, leaving 21 missing, including Eritreans, Pakistanis, and Egyptians. A second vessel capsized on June 13 near Tobruk, with 39 missing. The IOM urged enhanced rescue efforts and safe disembarkation. Only six survivors were found. Libya remains a key departure point for dangerous Mediterranean crossings to Europe.
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