Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi

Sisi Vows to Respond to Beheadings of 21 Christians

Egyptian President says his country will choose "the necessary timing" to respond to the beheadings of 21 Christians in Libya.

Sisi: The Fight Against Terror Needs New Muslim Discourse

Egyptian President says the fight against terror needs "a reformed religious discourse" which removes "false ideologies".

In Court, Morsi Launches Tirade Against Successor Sisi

Ousted Egyptian president launches a tirade against his successor who he accuses of removing him in a "coup".

Egypt’s Sisi: 1.6 Billion Muslims Antagonizing the Entire World

In unusual speech, Egyptian leader tells clerics Islam has become 'a source of anxiety, danger, killing and destruction' for humanity.

US Unfreezes Egypt Ties, Egypt Eyes Qatar Reconciliation

US sends Apache helicopters originally frozen and new ambassador; Sisi meets with Hamas-backer Qatar signalling rapprochement.

Egypt's Sisi Meets Qatari Envoy

Egyptian President meets envoy from Qatar, as the countries attempt to rebuild ties that were severed after Muslim Brotherhood ouster.

Obama Expresses Concern Over Mass Trials in Egypt

Obama speaks to his Egyptian counterpart, urges him to "invest in the political, economic, and social aspirations of the Egyptian people."

Qatar Supports Sisi's Egypt Despite Crackdown on Brotherhood

Qatar joins its neighbors in supporting Egypt under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, despite his crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood.

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Egypt's Largest Military Maneuver 'Meant for Israel'

Security expert details Egypt's 'Badr 2014' maneuver, as Sisi regime flexes its muscles.

Sisi: Egypt is Going Forward, Not Backwards

Egypt’s President says the country will never return to the ways of the past, after a court acquits former leader Hosni Mubarak.

Sisi Clarifies Statement on Sending Troops to Palestinian State

Statement on sending troops to Palestinian state meant "to encourage Israel to move towards the two-state solution", says Sisi.

Egypt Threatens Israel with 'Regional Deterioration'

Senior Egyptian sources warn they, like Jordan, may act on Temple Mount clashes, press Netanyahu to call nationalist MKs and warn them.

Details Emerge on Egypt's Gaza 'Expulsion Plan'

Details emerge of buffer zone with Gaza, including relocation of residents from border; Sisi justifies as 'war of existence' after attacks.

Jimmy Carter Pulls Human Rights Center from 'Undemocratic' Egypt

Carter Center established in 2011 when Muslim Brotherhood voted in, pulled now over Sisi's 'crackdown on opposition.'

Ban Ki Moon to Visit Gaza Tuesday; Qatar Donates $1 Billion

Mega-conference on 'rebuilding Gaza' hailed as victory by Hamas as int'l aid money pours in; FM: no rebuilding without Israel's consent.

Sisi: Egypt Willing to Help Coalition Against IS

Egypt's President says Cairo would do "whatever is required" to help the U.S.-led coalition against the “Islamic State”.

Sisi: International Coalition Should Not Only Fight IS

Egyptian President says that any global coalition against terrorism should battle not just IS but other groups as well.

Palestine - Goodby Land Swaps, Hello Land Grants

Egypt's Sisi Denies Offering a Palestinian State in Sinai

Egypt's President denies reports that he had offered to establish a Palestinian state in parts of the Sinai Peninsula.

Sisi Blames Israeli Lack of 'Peace' For Islamic State

Egyptian president accuses Israel of fueling terrorism by not giving an 'equitable resolution' to the 'Palestinian cause.'

Egypt Pushes Cease-Fire as 'Real Chance' to End Gaza War

Cairo insists Egyptian ceasefire proposal 'a chance to find a solution to Gaza crisis' after Hamas kidnaps Israeli soldier.

Erdogan Slams Egypt's Sisi as 'Illegitimate Tyrant'

Turkish Prime Minister says Egypt cannot be relied upon to negotiate a truce with Israel.

Abbas and Sisi Discuss Situation in Gaza

Egyptian President promises PA Chairman that Cairo will continue efforts to broker a ceasefire.

Sisi: Kurdish Independence Would be Catastrophic

Egypt's President says he opposes a referendum on the independence of Iraq's Kurdish region.

Kerry Visits Egypt, Urges Sisi to Allow Political Reforms

U.S. Secretary of State becomes the highest-ranking American official to meet President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi since he came to power.

Fatah Asks Egypt to End Siege of Gaza

Fatah delegation in Cairo to ask for Rafah Crossing opening, as Hamas terrorists feared trying to bring kidnapped teens to Gaza.

Egypt Calls on Israel to Show 'Maximum Self-Restraint'

Egypt condemns search, not kidnapping, which targets Hamas, an offshoot of Muslim Brotherhood that Egypt has brutally cracked down on.

Obama Looks Forward to 'Working Together' with Al-Sisi

President Obama calls Egypt's new president to congratulate him on his inauguration.

Sisi Promises to Fight Terrorism in First Speech

In his first speech as Egypt's president, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi says there will be "no leniency" with those who use violence.

Egypt Willing to Give PLO Unity Government Gaza Border

Egyptian official says new Sisi administration supports Hamas-Fatah unity govt., considering giving it Rafa crossing control.

Sisi Assassination Plot Foiled in Egypt

Six terrorists arrested for planning to bomb swearing-in ceremony next Sunday, part of 15-man Salafist terror cell.

Egypt: Official Results Confirm Sisi's Victory

Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi officially declared Egypt’s new president as final results show him winning more than 96 percent of the vote.

Egypt Rejects Appeal Over Election Results

Egypt's elections committee rejects defeated candidate Hamdeen Sabahi's appeal against voting results that gave Sisi a victory.

Sisi: Egypt is Moving Forward, Not Backwards

Egypt’s newly elected president promises to "please Egyptians through actions and not through words."

Fmr. Ambassador Says Sisi May Face Revolution

Former Israeli Ambassador to Egypt analyzes the presidential election of former army chief of Egypt, warns nation is on the brink.

Egypt's Sisi Wins Presidency with Overwhelming Majority

Partial results indicate that Egypt’s former army chief has captured at least 85% of the votes, and maybe even more.

Egypt Declares Holiday to Encourage Voting

Egypt announces that Tuesday, the second day of the country’s presidential elections, will be an official holiday.

Sisi Urges Egyptians to Vote in Large Numbers

Egypt's presidential vote, which Sisi is expected to clinch easily, to be held Monday and Tuesday.

Egypt: Bomb Hits Election Rally in Cairo

Three people hurt by a bomb at a Cairo election rally for presidential frontrunner Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Sisi: There's a Chance for 'True Peace' with Israel

Leading candidate for Egypt’s presidency says there is a chance for “true peace” with Israel, if it adopts the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative.

Sisi: If Needed, We'll Amend Peace Treaty with Israel

Egypt’s leading presidential candidate says he would be willing to consider making changes to the peace agreement with Israel.

Sisi Warns There Will Be No Free Egyptian Press

Ex-army chief and likely future president tells editors not to expose corruption for national stability; four journalists still jailed.

Egypt's Sisi Demands Israel Recognize 'Palestine'

Ex-army chief and likely future president demands recognition of 'Palestine' with capital in Jerusalem, gives lip service to Israel treaty.

Sisi: Muslim Brotherhood is 'Finished'

Egypt's leading presidential candidate declares that the Muslim Brotherhood movement will not return if he's elected.

Sisi: I Survived Two Assassination Attempts

Egypt's leading presidential candidate reveals there were two attempts to kill him, stresses he is not afraid.

Sisi Calls for Big Turnout in Presidential Election

Former Egyptian army chief wants "unprecedented numbers" in upcoming vote.

Egyptian Journalist: Al-Sisi Has Jewish Origins

Egyptian journalist claims leading presidential candidate grew up next to former Israeli Defense Minister.

Did Mubarak Support Sisi for Egypt's President?

Egyptian website claims former president Mubarak supported Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for president. Mubarak's lawyer: Not true.

Journalist Killed in Day of Violence in Egypt

Four people, including a woman journalist, killed in Cairo as police clash with Islamists protesting against Sisi's presidency bid.

'Sisi Election Returning Egypt To Military Dictatorship'

Former Egyptian PM says he pulled out of election race 'comedy show' because it will be rigged for army chief Sisi.

Egypt's Sisi Hints He Will Run for President

After many rumors, Sisi finally says he can't 'turn his back on calls by majority of Egyptians' for his presidential campaign.

Egypt's Military Has Cured AIDS?

Army announces 100% cure for AIDS and hepatitis C. Doctors call the 'cure' a 'scientific scandal.'

In Unexpected Move, Egypt's Interim Govt. Resigns

In surprise move, interim PM announces resignation on TV, move thought to pave road for military chief Sisi's presidential bid.

Putin Backs Sisi's Presidential Bid

Russian President endorses Egyptian army chief's presidential bid, sparking outrage from the United States.

Egypt's Army: Sisi Was 'Misinterpreted'

Egypt's army says a Kuwaiti newspaper "misinterpreted" comments by Abdel Fattah al-Sisi that he will run for the presidency.

Report: Egypt's Sisi Confirms Presidential Bid

Egyptian army chief reportedly confirms to Kuwaiti newspaper that he will run for president.

Egypt's Army Backs Sisi for Presidency

Egypt's top military body backs Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to run for the presidency. He is expected to resign as army chief within days.

Egypt Announces Early Presidential Elections

Egypt announces early presidential elections which many speculate will be won by military chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

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Massive Explosions Rock Cairo's Police HQ

Car bomb destroys part of headquarters, second blast targets subway station. Timed for anniversary of uprising that toppled Mubarak.

Egypt's Interim PM Backs Sisi for President

Sisi "is a candidate who we can count on," says Egypt’s interim Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi.