Egypt

New report challenges claim of Egyptian pre-10/7 warning flight

Kan News reveals that two businessmen, not Egyptian intelligence chief, were aboard the aircraft that landed in Israel 11 days before the October 7 massacre.

'Don't know who he met'

Netanyahu confirms Egyptian intel chief visited before Oct. 7

Netanyahu confirms Egypt's intelligence chief visited Israel before October 7 but denies meeting him: "I want to know the truth. There are cameras."

Due to Iran cooperation

Rubio releases $320 million in Egypt military aid

Secretary of State Marco Rubio waives a hold on $320 million in US military aid to Egypt, citing Cairo’s security cooperation and role in Iran diplomacy.

Netanyahu denies claims - announces defamation lawsuit

Netanyahu denies meeting or speaking with Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel before October 7 and says he received no Egyptian warning. He has instructed his lawyers to file a defamation lawsuit.

Mossad official's testimony cast doubts on 10.7 warning reports

Former Mossad official Eyal Tsir Cohen says Egyptian intelligence officials never mentioned any prior October 7 warning, despite dozens of hours of talks.

Report:

Egypt’s intelligence chief called Netanyahu days before October 7

The Wall Street Journal reports that Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel personally warned Netanyahu about the possibility of an impending Hamas attack days before the October 7, 2023 massacre.

Report:

Egypt’s intelligence chief warned of impending massacre

A new investigation says Abbas Kamel spent all of 67 minutes in Israel warning of a looming Hamas escalation.

Mystery in Sinai: Where are the three Israelis?

Three Israeli Bedouins were detained on their way back from Sharm el-Sheikh six months ago. Their families still do not know where they are being held or what condition they are in.

Rare ancient tombs uncovered at Egypt’s ‘Mound of the Jews’

Archaeologists uncover rock-cut tombs and Roman military remains at Tell el-Yahudiya, an ancient Egyptian site with a remarkable connection to Jewish history.

Deadly Sinai bus crash leaves 16 dead, dozens injured

Bus overturns on Egypt's Dahab-Nuweiba road, killing at least 16 and injuring 26.

US targets Egyptian bank in new round of Iran sanctions

The US targets Banque Misr’s UAE branches over Iran-linked transactions as Washington expands sanctions aimed at cutting Tehran off from global finance.

For striking Gaza terrorists

Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey scold Israel

Mediating nations accuse Israel of violating the ceasefire following IDF strikes targeting Hamas terrorists, hours after the Board of Peace clarified key terms.

Epicenter in Egypt

Earthquake felt across central and southern Israel

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes Egypt, with residents in central and southern Israel reporting that they felt the tremors.

Iran’s FM claims Israel behind attack on US tanker in Egypt

Iranian FM Araghchi blames Israel for a drone strike on a US tanker in Egypt, calling it a “false-flag operation" despite reports attributing it to Iran.

Iranian officials:

Iran behind Egypt port blast

Drone attack on Egypt's Damietta Port meant to signal Tehran's ability to choke international shipping if the conflict escalates, Iranian officials tell The New York Times.

US tanker hit in suspected drone attack in Egypt

An American tanker was struck in a suspected UAV attack at the Damietta Port in northern Egypt this evening.

Report: Egypt awaits Israel's answer on Gaza talks

Lebanese report claims Egypt awaiting Israel's response on future of Gaza talks, Egyptian officials accuse Israel of exploiting regional tensions.

Egypt suspends TV host over interview with Israeli journalist

An Egyptian TV host faces suspension and investigation after interviewing Israeli journalist Gideon Levy, prompting fierce backlash and the interview's removal.

Tragedy in Egypt:

Israeli toddler drowns in Sharm el-Sheikh

An Israeli toddler, approximately two years old, drowns in a hotel pool in Sharm el-Sheikh. ZAKA coordinating efforts to return her body to Israel for burial.

World Cup:

Egyptian soccer official links exit to coach’s pro-Gaza activism

Egyptian FA official suggests the team's World Cup exit stemmed from referee retaliation over the manager's Gaza advocacy.

World Cup drama:

Egypt manager lunges at fan waving Israeli flag after loss

Egypt manager Hossam Hassan restrained by security in Atlanta after confronting a fan with an Israeli flag, days after waving a PLO flag on the pitch.

Egypt coach waves a Palestinian flag after winning World Cup game

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan dedicated his team's World Cup victory over Australia to the Egyptian and Palestinian people, waving a Palestinian flag on the pitch after the match.

Former Egyptian FM Nabil Fahmy appointed to lead Arab League

The Arab League has officially ratified veteran Egyptian diplomat Nabil Fahmy as its new secretary general for a five-year term starting July 1.

Palestinian source:

Hamas responded positively to new Gaza plan

A Palestinian source says Hamas responded positively to Egypt’s 15-point proposal to move to next stage of Trump's plan as mediators await reactions from Israel and the US.

Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey push to begin Gaza reconstruction

Hamas leader in Gaza meets in Cairo with the Qatari Prime Minister and the intelligence chiefs of Egypt and Turkey, in an effort to expedite the continued implementation of the ceasefire agreement.

New proposal to be floated for Gaza ceasefire

Senior Hamas delegation plans trip to Egypt to discuss ideas for 'new, revised,' ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Hamas terror group.

Egyptian army in Sinai - the path to war

59 years ago, in June 1967, the Egyptian military’s entry into Sinai led to war, then we took the initiative and won; today, Israel’s silence over the violations is concerning.

From erasure to inversion:

The new face of Egyptian Holocaust Denial

In Egypt's morally obscene rhetoric on the Iran Warr, Iran becomes the victim, Israel becomes the aggressor, Nazis become a rhetorical weapon against Jews, and the Holocaust becomes either a lie, an exaggeration, or a political inconvenience. Opinion.

Causes uproar

Egyptian sports commentator snubs Israeli goalkeeper

BeIN Sports commentator sparks backlash after refusing to mention Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz by name during an FA Cup match.

Unusual and concerning

Egyptian military exercise near Israeli border

Security officials in communities near the Israel-Egypt border notified of live-fire exercises just 100 meters away.

Hamas, Gaza 'Peace Council' hold talks in Cairo

Hamas terror group refusing to discuss ceasefire's second stage until first stage is fully implemented.

Pakistan and Egypt channel US-Iran communications amid war

Pakistan and Egypt are channeling communications between US and Iranian officials, a Pakistani source tells CNN.

Death penalty law

Widespread condemnation by Muslim countries

8 Muslim countries, including Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, issue condemnation of Israel's law on the death penalty for terrorists. Afghanistan’s Taliban government also criticized the legislation.

Old bombs discovered in forgotten bunker now being used on Iran

Thousands of bombs originally intended for Egypt decades ago are now being used by the IDF in strikes on Iranian regime targets.

Or Elihai named as Israeli killed in Sinai accident

Or Elihai Marciano, 29, named as Breslov hasid killed earlier this week in a traffic accident in Sinai, Egypt.

Breslov hasid killed in Sinai traffic accident

Israeli citizen en route to Uman, Ukraine, killed in traffic accident in Egypt; two others injured.

Viral video

Jews allegedly forced to stop praying at airport

A video circulating on social media shows a group of Jews praying at an airport in Egypt, when locals reportedly demanded that they stop praying.

Egypt pushing for deployment of international force in Gaza

The Egyptian foreign minister expresses full support for the National Committee for the Management of the Gaza Strip and emphasizes the effort to base the ceasefire agreement on solid foundations.

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IDF completes Israeli inspection facility near Rafah Crossing

IDF forces complete establishment of a dedicated inspection compound near Rafah Crossing, aimed at enhancing security supervision and preventing the smuggling of weapons and unauthorized equipment.

Iranian President:

'War would benefit neither Iran nor US'

Iranian President Pezeshkian tells Egypt's Al-Sisi that Tehran doesn't seek war with the US. Iran's top security official says progress has been made in negotiations despite US warships off Iran's shores.

Muslim Brotherhood rocked by exploitation scandal

Leaked testimonies cited by Al-Arabiya allege a fugitive Muslim Brotherhood figure abused his role to exploit families of imprisoned members.

The Blue Nile Showdown:

Why Israel cannot ignore Egypt’s water crisis

A water-starved Egypt risks becoming a source of radicalization and even military escalation. Sisi's appearance at Davos reflects that Egypt is seeking an external lifeline to stabilize a system weakened by years of strategic miscalculation tht led to that shortage. Opinion.

Haftarat Parashat Bo:

Collective responsibility - then and now

Why is it that God killed all the firstborns in Egypt and didn't suffice with simply killing Pharaoh’s firstborn son? The answer is as applicable today as it was then.

Eight Muslim nations join Trump’s Peace Board for Gaza

Eight Muslim‑majority nations join the US‑backed Peace Council for Gaza, supporting Trump’s initiative to secure a ceasefire, rebuild Gaza, and advance a political framework.

Egyptian ship infiltrates Israeli waters, IDF responds

An Egyptian vessel briefly entered Israeli waters and failed to heed calls to stop, prompting IDF deterrent measures before it changed course and returned to Egypt.

Angelina Jolie visits Rafah crossing, meets volunteers

Actress Angelina Jolie visits the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, meeting Red Crescent volunteers. In the past she has criticized Israel, prompting a response from her father, actor Jon Voight.

The Billion-Dollar Bluff:

Why Egypt is playing the "Debt-for-Displacement" card right now

Egypt is losing the battle for the Red Sea as Israel's recognition of Somaaliland proves a diplomatic coup that puts Cairo in the shade. Opinion.

Starving but Surveying:

Dangerous implications of Egypt’s Chinese-backed space program

This is classic scientific cover for military capability. Independent sensors will allow the Egyptian military to keep a watchful eye on the Negev and monitor IDF movements without relying on intelligence sharing that might be withheld during a crisis. There is more. Opinion.

First things first: Establishing a yeshiva in Egypt

Why did Yaakov send Yehuda to Egypt before he descended there to see his son Yosef at last?

Major diplomatic development

Netanyahu approves $35 Bil. gas deal with Egypt

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced approval of a NIS 112 billion gas deal with Egypt, saying billions in revenue will strengthen Israel’s economy and education system.

Collapse of Gaza agreement?

Arab move against Netanyahu’s visit to the US

Egypt and Qatar, backed by Arab and Islamic support, are working to block new understandings between Israel and the US regarding the implementation of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement.

Report:

White House seeking breakthrough on Israel-Egypt gas agreement

Washington seeks to advance regional diplomacy by urging progress on a major Israel-Egypt gas deal as a prerequisite for a potential leaders' summit.

Egypt FM claims:

'Israel violating ceasefire, monitors needed urgently'

Egypt’s FM Badr Abdelatty urges swift deployment of ceasefire monitors under Trump’s Gaza plan, accusing Israel of violations.

Egypt opposes division of the Gaza Strip

Egypt’s Foreign Minister says the role of the international force to be deployed in Gaza should be to maintain peace, not enforce it.

Egypt denies agreement to open Rafah crossing

Senior Egyptian official says any opening of the Rafah crossing would require two-way movement of residents.

Citing violations

Egypt court annuls parliamentary results in 26 districts

Egypt’s Higher Administrative Court annuls parliamentary results in 26 districts, raising invalidated races to 45 out of 70.

Shin Bet chief visits Egypt to discuss Trump Gaza plan

Shin Bet chief David Zini visits Egypt, speaks with Egyptian intelligence chief about next stage of Gaza ceasefire.

Report:

Egypt training police force to be stationed in Gaza

The new police force includes 5,000 police officers who will undergo training in Egypt, and 5,000 police officers who worked under the Hamas government.

Cairo:

Top Hamas officials discuss efforts to locate hostages' bodies

Senior Hamas delegation in Cairo to discuss Gaza escalation, ceasefire terms.

Egypt to convene international conference for Gaza reconstruction

Palestinian Authority continues campaign against what it terms “settler terrorism” targeting Palestinian Arabs in Judea and Samaria.