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Egypt, Saudi Arabia Launch ‘Morgan-17’ Naval Exercise‎

The joint naval exercise Morgan-17 between Egyptian and Saudi naval forces has kicked off in Saudi Arabia. (Egyptian military spokesman)
The joint naval exercise Morgan-17 between Egyptian and Saudi naval forces has kicked off in Saudi Arabia. (Egyptian military spokesman)
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Egypt, Saudi Arabia Launch ‘Morgan-17’ Naval Exercise‎

The joint naval exercise Morgan-17 between Egyptian and Saudi naval forces has kicked off in Saudi Arabia. (Egyptian military spokesman)
The joint naval exercise Morgan-17 between Egyptian and Saudi naval forces has kicked off in Saudi Arabia. (Egyptian military spokesman)

The joint naval exercise Morgan-17 between Egyptian and Saudi naval forces has kicked off in Saudi Arabia.

The military drill, which will take place over several days, will include lectures and training conferences, as well as tactical exercises by naval special forces using various small arms and surface-to-surface artillery, the Egyptian Armed Forces announced on Monday.

The drill will include surface-to-air targeting, the statement added.

The exercise falls within a series of joint exercises between the two countries.

The maneuvers aim to boost cooperation between the Egyptian and Saudi navies and unify the operational concepts while carrying out maritime missions against hostile threats.

The Morgan-17 exercise is taking place at the King Faisal naval base in Jeddah on the Red Sea, according to Saudi Ministry of Defense.

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OIC Condemns Israeli Bombing of Journalists' Tent in Gaza

A Palestinian journalist inspects the debris and damage after an Israeli strike hit a tent used by journalists in the southern city of Khan Younis on April 7, 2025. (AFP)
A Palestinian journalist inspects the debris and damage after an Israeli strike hit a tent used by journalists in the southern city of Khan Younis on April 7, 2025. (AFP)
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OIC Condemns Israeli Bombing of Journalists' Tent in Gaza

A Palestinian journalist inspects the debris and damage after an Israeli strike hit a tent used by journalists in the southern city of Khan Younis on April 7, 2025. (AFP)
A Palestinian journalist inspects the debris and damage after an Israeli strike hit a tent used by journalists in the southern city of Khan Younis on April 7, 2025. (AFP)

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned Israeli forces’ bombing of a journalists’ tent in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza.

One journalist was killed and several others were injured in the attack.

The OIC stated that the incident is a clear violation of press freedom and reflects Israel’s ongoing policy of suppressing the media, concealing its actions, and preventing the international community from accessing accurate information.

The organization held Israeli authorities fully responsible for the deaths of more than 210 journalists since the beginning of the military operation in Gaza Strip, which the OIC has described as genocide.

The OIC renewed its call on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to complete its investigations into all alleged crimes committed by Israel against civilians, including journalists who face targeted killings, arbitrary arrests, and physical assaults while performing their professional duties.

The organization also urged international bodies, particularly UNESCO, to take action to ensure accountability, uphold press freedom, and protect the safety of journalists working in the occupied Palestinian territories in accordance with international law.