Mohammed Morsi

A Short History of Results of US Aid to Islamists

Good news: The US intends to give Egypt more aid to fight Sinai terror. Bad news: History shows the guns are used against the West.

Sinai Anarchy: Terrorists Kill Anti-Terror Tribal Chief

Armed terrorists killed a tribal leader and his son who had attended a conference by tribal leaders to denounce terrorism.

U.S. Confident in Egypt's New Defense Minister, Says Columnist

U.S. surprised by Morsi’s sacking of the leadership of the country's defense establishment but confident in the new defense minister.

Morsi: My Decisions Were Not Directed at Individuals

Egyptian President says his decision to sack top generals was not directed at individuals or embarrassing institutions.

Morsi's Move Takes Israel by Surprise

Israel surprised by the Egyptian President's decision to sack the leadership of the country's defense establishment.

Morsi Fires Intelligence Chief, Sinai Governor

Gen. Morad Mu'afi sacked after terror attack that killed 16 Egyptian policemen.

Morsi Says Egypt Will Honor All International Treaties

Egypt’s President Mohammed Morsi says his country will honor all the international treaties it signed, including the one with Israel.

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'Terrorists and Morsi have Identical Aims'

Tzvi Mazel, former Israeli Ambassador to Egypt, thinks Egypt won't prevent terror from Sinai.

US: Morsi ‘Saying Right Things’ after Brotherhood Blames Israel

The Muslim Brotherhood blames Israel for Sunday’s terrorist attack, but the US says President Mohammed Morsi “is saying the right things.”

Morsi Vows to Avenge the Deaths of Killed Soldiers

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi visits Sinai, a day after 16 Egyptian soldiers were killed in a terror attack in the region.

IDF Knew Sinai Attack Was Imminent, Prevented Disaster

Israeli intelligence prevented a catastrophe by forewarning soldiers of Sunday night’s terrorist attack, which was foiled at the border.

Morsi Calls Urgent Meeting with Military After Terror Attack

Egyptian President Morsi calls for an urgent meeting with the military council after an attack kills at least 15 Egyptian policemen.

Egypt's New Prime Minister Announces Government

Egypt's prime minister, Hisham Kandil, draws on bureaucrats and Islamists for the first Muslim Brotherhood-led administration.

Egyptian Official Confirms Morsi's Letter to Peres

Unnamed Egyptian official says President Mohammed Morsi had indeed sent a letter to Israeli President Shimon Peres.

Morsi Says Letter for Peace a ‘Fake’

Muslim Brotherhood president says a letter for peace sent to Peres was a “fake,” but Israel explains the denial was for home consumption.

Egypt Denies Morsi Sent a Letter to Peres

Egypt denies reports that President Mohammed Morsi sent a letter to Israeli counterpart Shimon Peres.

Egyptian Group Warns: Hamas is Dangerous

The Justice and Development Organization for Human Rights in Egypt calls to release Gaza from under the rule of Hamas.

Morsi Meets Haniyeh, Doesn't Promise to Open Border

Gaza’s Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh meets Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi. Visit signals a shift in Cairo's stance toward Hamas.

Panetta to Visit Egypt and Israel Next Week

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will meet Egypt's new President Mohammed Morsi and also stop for a visit in Israel.

Egypt's Morsi Appoints Youngest PM Since Nasser

Egypt’s President Mohammed Morsi appoints Hisham Kandil as prime minister as critics question his experience.

Morsi Meets Mashaal, Stresses Support for 'Palestinians'

Egypt's new Islamist president Morsi met senior Hamas officials and pledged his support for the "struggle of the Palestinian nation".

Abbas and Egypt's Morsi Meet in Cairo

PA Chairman Abbas meets Egypt's newly elected president, Mohammed Morsi. They discuss peace and the reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah.

Haniyeh: Morsi Won't Allow Siege on Gaza

Hamas’ Prime Minister in Gaza says he is convinced Egyptian president Morsi will protect Gaza against Israeli aggression.

Top Egypt Court Freezes Morsi's Decree, Deepens Conflict

Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court freezes President Mohammed Morsi's decree reinstating the Islamist-led parliament.

Morsi Defies Military, Orders Dissolved Parliament to Reconvene

Egyptian President Morsi calls Islamist-dominated parliament to reconvene, defying a military decree dissolving the legislature.

What Jewish Voters? Obama Invites Morsi to Visit U.S.

Visit, the first ever to the U.S. by a Muslim Brotherhood member in an official capacity, is to take place in September.

Morsi Appoints Committee to Investigate Protesters' Deaths

Egypt's new president appoints a fact-finding committee to investigate the killing of protesters since the outbreak of last year's uprising.

Ahmadinejad Calls Morsi, Invites Him to Tehran

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad calls Egypt's new president and invites him to the summit of the Non-Aligned Movement.

Peres, Netanyahu Write Letters to Egypt's Morsi

Both President Peres and PM Netanyahu have sent separate letters to Egypt’s new Islamist president, calling for continued peace.

Morsi at Tahrir: I'll be the President of All Egyptians

Egypt’s new president symbolically swears himself in before a huge crowd at Cairo's Tahrir Square.

Morsi During Campaign: Jihad Is Our Path

During his election campaign, Egyptian president-elect Mohammed Morsi reiterated his commitment to jihad and to the Islamic sharia law.

Hamas Hopes Morsi Win will Lead to International Recognition

Hamas official: Morsi's victory could enable Hamas to secure international recognition. We still won't recognize Israel, however.

Iranian News Agency Allegedly Fabricates Morsi Interview

Iran’s state news agency reportedly fabricated an interview with Egyptian President-elect Mohammed Morsi.

Former Consul: Morsi Will Deal with Internal Problems First

Former Israeli consul in Egypt believes Morsi will have to deal with Egypt’s internal problems before he re-examines the peace treaty.

Egypt Denies Morsi's Interview with Iranian Agency

Egyptian presidency denies that Mohammed Morsi told Fars news he will reconsider treaty with Israel.

One Killed in Wild Hamas Celebrations for Morsi

One Gaza Arab was killed as Hamas wildly cheered Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood victory, giving it new hope to annihilate Israel.

Morsi Tells Iran Peace Treaty with Israel to be 'Reconsidered'

Morsi tells Iran he wants closer ties for a “strategic balance” in the Middle East and will "reconsider" the peace treaty with Israel.

Cairo Gov’t Conceived in Violence, Bred in Chaos

Morsi vowed to preserve international agreements as he takes power in a regime conceived in violence and bred in violence.

Muslim Brotherhood Expects its Win to be Respected

The Muslim Brotherhood says it expects its presidential election win to be respected as its supporters pack Cairo's Tahrir.

Egypt Delays Announcement of Presidential Results

Egypt's election commission delays the announcement of presidential results, looks into appeals over vote counting.

Egypt: Brotherhood Claims Victory in Presidential Election

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood claims its candidate, Mohammed Morsi, won the presidential runoff with 51.8% of the votes.

'Low Turnout' in Egypt

In first day of second round of elections, voter turnout is lower than in the first day of the first round.

Egypt: Brotherhood Pins Hopes on Presidential Elections

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood pins its hopes on weekend elections to salvage its waning political fortunes.

Muslim Brotherhood's Morsi 'Respects' Court's Decision

Mohammed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood’s presidential candidate in Egypt, says he respects the court ruling allowing Ahmed Shafiq to run.

Egypt: Court Dissolves Parliament 2 Days before Elections

Muslim Brotherhood calls decision "a complete coup" erasing the achievements of the rebellion against Mubarak.

Egypt: Brotherhood Candidate and Former PM to Run-Off Round

Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsi and former PM Ahmed Shafiq lead the vote in Egypt, will face off in a run-off round.