Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi

Abbas and Sisi discuss 'Palestinian cause'

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

Trump to host Sisi on April 3

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

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.

Sisi seeks warmer ties with Hamas

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

Egypt and Jordan: 'No concessions' on Palestinian state

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

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.

Trump and Sisi discuss fight against terror

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

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.

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.

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'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 foils plots to assassinate Sisi

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

Trump to meet Egypt's Sisi

Republican presidential nominee to meet Egyptian President during the UN General Assembly, as will Clinton.

Egyptian president: Putin willing to host Netanyahu and Abbas

Egyptian President tells journalists he was told by Putin that he is ready to host direct talks between Netanyahu and PA.

Egypt's Sisi wants to 'break deadlock' in peace process

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says his country is serious in its efforts to restart Israel-PA peace talks.

Hamas rejects peace with the 'Zionist entity'

Hamas official criticizes Egyptian President's call for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

Sisi vows to fight for Abbas - because of Liberman?

Diplomatic sources reveal Sisi asked for Abbas's positions so as to press them at UN, blame Liberman's appointment for Egyptian shift.

Islamic Jihad leader meets Egypt's intelligence chief

Gaza terror group sends delegation to Cairo for top-level talks, as part of al-Sisi's efforts for Palestinian unification.

Kerry meets Sisi following his call for Israel-PA peace

Secretary of State John Kerry meets Egyptian President to discuss the Middle East peace process.

Herzog: Egypt's call for peace 'a rare opportunity'

Zionist Union chairman links his desire to join the coalition with the statement by Egypt's President calling for a peace agreement.

Abbas welcomes Egypt's call for peace talks

PA chairman says he welcomes Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s call for a peace agreement between Israel and the PA.

Days after terror tunnel revelation, Egypt lets cement into Gaza

Israeli security establishment furious as Egypt lets cement trucks through Rafah crossing, in decision with Abbas that disregarded Israel.

Egypt's Sisi vows to fight for Palestinians at UN

Sisi promises Abbas he will use influence as Security Council chair to press French initiative and 'defend' the Palestinians.

Egyptians protest against Sisi following island transfer

Thousands of Egyptians angered by president's decision to hand over two islands to Saudi Arabia call for the government to fall.

Sisi defends strategic island transfer to Saudis

Faced with protest, Egyptian president says he 'restored' them, after Saudis in 1950 asked for protection from Israel.

Republican senator: Sisi 'the right man at the right time'

A delegation of American Republicans, led by Lindsey Graham, expresses support for Egypt's president and his fight against ISIS.

Egyptian bank publishes shekel exchange rate, raises a riot

Opposition, Muslim Brotherhood accuse al-Sisi of normalization with Israel after 2nd-largest state bank publishes rate.

Is there a peace treaty with Egypt?

Ex-ambassador says huge majority that voted to dismiss MP who met Israeli shows 'the basic enmity in Arab states towards Israel.'

Sisi admits 'terrorism' behind downing of Russian plane

Egyptian President acknowledges for the first time that Russian plane crash in the Sinai Peninsula in October was a terrorist attack.

Report: A-Sisi said Netanyahu has 'great powers'

Egyptian president reportedly said Netanyahu can 'advance the region and the world,' in meeting with US Jewish leaders.

Egyptian President meets American Jewish leaders in Cairo

President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi has productive discussion with the leaders of the Conference of Presidents.

Erdogan rules out a meeting with Egypt's Sisi

Turkish President won't meet Egyptian counterpart until death penalty on former President Morsi is cancelled.

Experts warn: War with Egypt possible

Egypt's insertion of forces into Sinai violates peace treaty and poses dangers to Israel, warn two experts.

Abbas and Sisi discuss peace process

PA chairman meets Egyptian President to discuss Israel-PA peace talks as well as Egypt's buffer zone in Gaza.

Sisi: Expand Peace with Israel to More Arab Countries

In call for Mideast unity, Egypt's President argues resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict could 'change the face of the region.'

Sisi: Security Measures Near Gaza Not Harming Palestinians

Egyptian President says security measures taken by his country along the border with Gaza were coordinated with the Palestinian Authority.

Egypt's Sisi Swears In New Government

Egyptian President swears in a new government, one week after the previous one resigned over corruption.

Sisi Slams Israel for 'Violating' Al-Aqsa Mosque

Ignoring Islamist violence or Abbas's incitement, Egyptian president attacks Israel and warns of 'consequences for peace.'

Egyptian Government Resigns Over Corruption Scandal

President al-Sisi instructs oil minister to build new cabinet, only a month before parliamentary elections begin.

Putin: Russia Planning to Build Nuclear Plant in Egypt

Russian President says his country will build a nuclear power plant in Egypt, announces greater economic cooperation with Cairo.

Sisi Approves Special Courts for Terror-Related Cases

Egyptian President approves anti-terrorism law that sets up special courts and provides protections to its enforcers.

Why is Sisi Expanding the Suez Canal?

Grand plans by modern-day Egyptian ruler motivated in great part by the same reasons as his predecessor 150 years ago.

Wanted Egyptian Terrorist Calls for 'Holy War' Against Sisi

Former Egyptian commander who joined ISIS-linked jihadists calls for holy war against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Sisi: Israel-PA Peace Will Make the Region Safer

Egyptian President meets delegation of the American Jewish Committee, calls for peace between Israel and the PA.

Egypt's New Anti-Terror Law Could Kill Journalists

Journalists' union warns 'unconstitutional' new law will allow the state to execute reporters for contradicting official reports.

Sisi: We Foiled an ISIS Attempt to Set Up State in Sinai

Egyptian President says his country foiled an attempt by ISIS to seize territory and set up an extremist state in the Sinai.

Egypt May 'Invite' IDF to Strike ISIS in Gaza

Egyptian sources tells Israeli media that if ISIS conquest of Sinai spreads to Gaza, Sisi may want Israel to crack down on the enclave.

Egypt Passes Anti-Terror Law Hours after Sinai Attack

Egypt's government adopts law which stipulates harsher punishments to those convicted of terrorism.

Egypt Blasts HRW Over Report on Human Rights Abuses

Egypt says Human Rights Watch report condemning it of "flagrant human rights abuses" victimizes Egypt.

Mubarak: Egyptians Should Stand Behind Sisi

Egypt’s ousted president supports the current president, says he "understands the sanctity of the national territory".

Sisi Meets CIA Director in Cairo

Egypt’s President meets CIA director John Brennan, discusses issues of common interest.

Obama Releases Military Aid to Egypt

21 months later, President Barack Obama releases military aid to Egypt that was suspended after the overthrow of Mohammed Morsi.

Expert: Egypt Might be Open to New Ideas on Solving the Conflict

Egypt would probably not embrace alternatives to the two-state Solution, but it prefers something to nothing.

Sisi Appeals for More Military Aid from the United States

Egypt's President appeals to the United States to play a greater role in helping his country fight terrorism.

Arab League to Discuss Creation of 'Unified Arab Force'

Annual summit to consider implementing Egyptian initiative for joint force to confront stability threats such as 'the rise of terrorism.'

Sisi Calls for 'Unified Arab Force' to Fight Terror

Egypt's President says Arab countries should fight the challenges in the region together.

France Sells Egypt 24 Rafale Fighter Jets

France signs an agreement with Egypt for the sale of its Rafale fighter jet, in a show of support for President Sisi.