Shaking Foundations in the Middle East An earthquake struck Egypt in the early hours of Monday morning, sending tremors through Israel, the Gaza Strip, Jordan, and Lebanon. The 5.
6 magnitude quake, centered just north of Suez, was a sobering reminder of the seismic fragility of this volatile region.
The Egyptian Red Crescent's swift activation of its emergency response plan is a testament to the country's preparedness for such events.