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Egypt allocates $71 million for synagogue renovations

Egyptian President to allocate $71 million for the renovation of synagogues and Jewish heritage sites in the country.

Egypt allocates $71 million for synagogue renovations

Sisi: Peace with Israel is 'stable and permanent'

Egyptian President hails peace agreement with Israel, says most Egyptians support it.

Sisi: Peace with Israel is 'stable and permanent'

Sisi calls for resumption of Israel-PA talks

Speaking at UN General Assembly, Egyptian President says peace talks should guarantee establishment of Palestinian state.

Sisi calls for resumption of Israel-PA talks

ISIS has been 'wiped out', says Trump

President Trump says Islamic terror group all but annihilated in Syria, lauds Egypt's role in combating terror.

ISIS has been 'wiped out', says Trump

Sisi ratifies law to monitor social media

Egypt's President ratifies law granting authorities the right to monitor social media users in the country.

Sisi ratifies law to monitor social media

Egypt tightens control of the internet

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi signs new law tightening the government's control of the internet.

Egypt tightens control of the internet

End of Hamas-Fatah peace deal?

Egyptian president fumes at Palestinian Authority chairman

Palestinian Authority's Abbas infuriates Egypt's Pres. El-Sisi furious as Egypt tries to broker peace between Hamas, PA, and Israel.

Egyptian president fumes at Palestinian Authority chairman

Sisi to Israel: Take advantage of opportunity for peace

Egyptian President urges Israeli public to make use of an opportunity for peace with Palestinian Arabs.

Sisi to Israel: Take advantage of opportunity for peace

Sisi reshuffles cabinet

Egyptian President replaces the interior and defense ministers of the country’s cabinet in a major reshuffle.

Sisi reshuffles cabinet

Sisi appoints new prime minister

Egypt's President appoints Mustafa Madbouly as Prime Minister after previous government resigns.

Sisi appoints new prime minister

Egypt's government resigns after Sisi sworn in

In keeping with political tradition, Egyptian Prime Minister submits his government's resignation after Sisi sworn in for second term.

Egypt's government resigns after Sisi sworn in

Egypt to keep Rafah crossing open throughout Ramadan

Egyptian President orders to keep border crossing between Gaza and Egypt open throughout the holy month of Ramadan.

Egypt to keep Rafah crossing open throughout Ramadan

Sisi: U.S. Embassy relocation will cause 'instability'

Egypt’s President says the move of the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem will have negative repercussions.

Sisi: U.S. Embassy relocation will cause 'instability'

Initial results show Sisi wins second term

Egyptian President re-elected for second term with 92 percent of the vote, according to preliminary results.

Initial results show Sisi wins second term

Report: Abbas under pressure to accept Trump plan

Saudi Crown Prince and Egyptian President reportedly told PA chairman he has no choice but to accept Trump's peace plan.

Report: Abbas under pressure to accept Trump plan

Pence: We'll support 'two-state solution' if both sides agree

U.S. Vice President meets Egyptian President, says U.S. has come to no final resolution on Israel-PA peace agreement.

Pence: We'll support 'two-state solution' if both sides agree

Egypt's Sisi to run for second term

Egyptian President announces his intention to run for a second term in office. Elections will be held in March.

Egypt's Sisi to run for second term

Analysis: Egypt, a powder-keg waiting to explode

The Arab’s world most populous country is hit with multiple problems - and a solution is nowhere in sight.

Analysis: Egypt, a powder-keg waiting to explode

12 million urge Sisi to run again

Supporters of Egyptian president say they have collected more than 12 million signatures from people urging him to run for another term.

12 million urge Sisi to run again

Sisi vows to respond to Sinai attack 'with brute force'

Egyptian President condemns Sinai mosque attack in which at least 235 people were killed.

Sisi vows to respond to Sinai attack 'with brute force'

Sisi to Iran: Stop meddling in the region

Egyptian President sides with Saudi Arabia, calls on on Iran to stop meddling in the Middle East, but stresses he is against war.

Sisi to Iran: Stop meddling in the region

Sisi won't seek third term in office

Egyptian President says he will not violate country's constitution which permits leaders to serve only two four-year terms.

Sisi won't seek third term in office

Sisi names new chief of staff

Egyptian President names new armed forces chief of staff, days after terrorist attack in Giza province.

Sisi names new chief of staff

Sisi: Hamas-Fatah unity a step towards Israel-PA peace

Egyptian President says he hopes the prospect of reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas will pave the way to broader Israeli-PA peace.

Sisi: Hamas-Fatah unity a step towards Israel-PA peace

Sisi: Hamas-PA reconciliation 'opportunity for regional peace'

Egypt attempts to broker between PA and Hamas terrorist group over Gaza rule.

Sisi: Hamas-PA reconciliation 'opportunity for regional peace'

Sisi: Palestinians must co-exist with Israelis

Egyptian President urges Palestinian Arabs to be ready to co-exist with each other and with Israelis in safety and security.

Sisi: Palestinians must co-exist with Israelis

Egyptian president meets Netanyahu for first ever public talks

President Al-Sisi offers help in rebooting negotiations with PA, stabilizing Gaza during first official meeting with PM Netanyahu.

Egyptian president meets Netanyahu for first ever public talks

Trump speaks to Sisi, affirms friendship

U.S. President calls Egyptian counterpart, says he's keen on developing the relationship between their countries.

Trump speaks to Sisi, affirms friendship

Egyptian leaders meet Kushner following U.S. aid cut

Egypt criticizes Washington for cutting some of its military aid. Foreign Minister meets Kushner after previously cancelling the meeting.

Egyptian leaders meet Kushner following U.S. aid cut

Fatah denies Egypt offered a unity deal with Hamas

Fatah official says Egyptian President never presented a proposal for a unity with Hamas.

Fatah denies Egypt offered a unity deal with Hamas

Report: Hamas accepts unity deal with Fatah

Reports say Hamas accepted a unity deal with Fatah proposed by Egyptian Al-Sisi, but Abbas refused it.

Report: Hamas accepts unity deal with Fatah

PA satisfied with Abbas-Sisi meeting

Despite reports of tensions, PA chairman meets in Cairo with Egyptian President.

PA satisfied with Abbas-Sisi meeting

Sisi cancels Abbas visit to Egypt

A visit by PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas to Egypt scheduled for later this week has been abruptly canceled, say sources in Ramallah.

Sisi cancels Abbas visit to Egypt

Sisi signs controversial NGO bill

Egyptian President signs into law contentious bill to regulate non-governmental organizations.

Sisi signs controversial NGO bill

Egypt strikes jihadist camps in Libya

Egypt launches six air strikes on jihadist camps in Libya following latest attack on Coptic Christians.

Egypt strikes jihadist camps in Libya

Egypt urges US to play 'active' Mideast peace role

Egyptian president says two-state solution is 'only way' to bring stability to Middle East.

Egypt urges US to play 'active' Mideast peace role

Rivlin to Sisi: Terror won't diminish Egypt's spirit

President Rivlin sends condolences to Egyptian President following attacks on Coptic churches.

Rivlin to Sisi: Terror won't diminish Egypt's spirit

Sisi declares state of emergency

Egyptian President declares three-month state of emergency following bombings on Coptic churches.

Sisi declares state of emergency

Sisi cautiously optimistic about Israel-PA peace

Egyptian President meets Jewish leaders, expresses guarded optimism about peace between Arabs and Israel.

Sisi cautiously optimistic about Israel-PA peace

Sisi: Trump has true understanding of the Middle East

Egypt’s President hails Trump, says he understands the realities in the region when it comes to terrorism.

Sisi: Trump has true understanding of the Middle East

Trump 'honored' to host Sisi

President Trump promises to renew historic partnership with Egypt.

Trump 'honored' to host Sisi

Not only Israel: US brings Egypt closer

President Donald Trump welcoms Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi to the White House, pledges support for Egypt.

Not only Israel: US brings Egypt closer

Trump seeks to rebuild ties with Egypt

Trump will seek to rebuild relations with Egypt during upcoming meeting with Sisi.

Trump seeks to rebuild ties with Egypt

White House: Trump will meet Sisi next week

White House says Trump will host Egyptian President on April 3, discuss range of bilateral and regional issues.

White House: Trump will meet Sisi next week

Sisi meets WJC leader

Egyptian President meets Ronald Lauder in Cairo, ahead of his visit to Washington.

Sisi meets WJC leader

Abbas and Sisi discuss 'Palestinian cause'

PA chairman meets Egyptian President amid reports of tensions between Fatah and Egypt.

Abbas and Sisi discuss 'Palestinian cause'

Trump to host Sisi on April 3

White House official confirms Egyptian President will visit Washington next month.

Trump to host Sisi on April 3

Report: Sisi to visit Washington next month

Egyptian media reports President Sisi will make his first state visit to Washington the first week of April.

Report: Sisi to visit Washington next month

Sisi seeks warmer ties with Hamas

Sources in Gaza say Egyptian President ordered his government to open up to Hamas.

Sisi seeks warmer ties with Hamas

Report: Abbas friction with Egypt is over peace initiative

PA chairman reportedly objected to efforts to launch regional peace initiative with Netanyahu, causing latest tensions with Egypt.

Report: Abbas friction with Egypt is over peace initiative

Egypt and Jordan: 'No concessions' on Palestinian state

Egypt's President and Jordanian King reiterate their support for a two-state solution.

Egypt and Jordan: 'No concessions' on Palestinian state

Revealed: Kerry offered Netanyahu regional peace plan

Haaretz reveals Netanyahu took part in a secret summit in Jordan in 2017, where Kerry presented plan for regional peace initiative.

Revealed: Kerry offered Netanyahu regional peace plan

Trump and Sisi discuss fight against terror

In phone call with Egyptian counterpart, Trump affirms his administration's commitment to supporting Egypt.

Trump and Sisi discuss fight against terror

Egypt wants to play a key role in Israel-PA talks

Egypt's Foreign Ministry says the country will play a key role in Israel-PA peace talks along with Donald Trump's new administration.

Egypt wants to play a key role in Israel-PA talks

Trump and Sisi discuss Middle East peace

Egyptian President and U.S. President-Elect agree to allow Trump's administration to deal with Israel-PA peace issues.

Trump and Sisi discuss Middle East peace

Egypt names suicide bomber who carried out Cairo attack

Egyptian President says a suicide bomber carried out attack at Cairo's Coptic cathedral. Four suspects arrested.

Egypt names suicide bomber who carried out Cairo attack

Egypt's president supports Syrian army

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says he supports the Syrian military, putting him at odds with Saudi Arabia.

Egypt's president supports Syrian army

Egypt foils plots to assassinate Sisi

Egypt's prosecution charges nearly 300 ISIS members with plots to assassinate President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi.

Egypt foils plots to assassinate Sisi

Sisi expects greater engagement in the Middle East from Trump

Egyptian President praises U.S. President-elect, says he has shown great understanding of the goings on in the region.

Sisi expects greater engagement in the Middle East from Trump

Sisi calls for effort to reach 'two-state solution'

Speaking at the UN, Egyptian President says the Arab-Israeli is “the core of regional instability in the Middle East”.

Sisi calls for effort to reach 'two-state solution'