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News and updates about Egypt

Accident in Egypt:

Three Qatari diplomats killed ahead of Gaza peace summit

Three Qatari diplomats killed in car crash near Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, just ahead of a major summit aimed at ending the war in Gaza, set to be chaired by Presidents Trump and al-Sisi.

Three Qatari diplomats killed ahead of Gaza peace summit

Report:

Trump to host Gaza summit in Egypt with global leaders

President Trump will host a Gaza summit in Egypt next week, joined by global leaders to support his peace plan.

Trump to host Gaza summit in Egypt with global leaders

Report:

Ceasefire agreement will be signed at 12:00 noon

In photos released from Egypt, members of the Israeli, American, and Qatari delegations can be seen hugging and shaking Hands

Ceasefire agreement will be signed at 12:00 noon

Report:

Israel estimates Hamas cannot locate all hostages

Officials hope a deal on the first phase of the Trump plan to end the war can be reached by Friday.

Israel estimates Hamas cannot locate all hostages

Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner arrive in Egypt

US Special Envoy and President Trump's son-in-law arrive in Sharm el-Sheikh for talks on a ceasefire deal and the release of all of the remaining hostages.

Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner arrive in Egypt

Hostage talks

Reports of positive atmosphere in Egypt negotiations

Envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff joined talks in Egypt with Israeli, Qatari, Turkish, and Hamas representatives amid reports of optimism and progress toward a Gaza ceasefire deal.

Reports of positive atmosphere in Egypt negotiations

A solution to the drone threat to the Negev

Ibrahim Al-Arjani and corrupt Egyptian officers are behind a growing drone smuggling network threatening Israel's Negev region; there is an urgent need for a fortified anti-drone defense line along the Sinai border. Op-ed.

A solution to the drone threat to the Negev

Report

Witkoff, Kushner won't leave Egypt without hostage deal

US officials optimistic about chances for a deal, praise Netanyahu and Israel's military pressure on Hamas as key to recent diplomatic progress.

Witkoff, Kushner won't leave Egypt without hostage deal

Report:

Netanyahu orders firm line in Egypt talks with Hamas

Israel has reportedly allocated several days for talks with Hamas in Egypt, with fighting set to resume if no deal is reached. Netanyahu urges adherence to Trump’s plan; Hamas seeks guarantees tied to hostage release.

Netanyahu orders firm line in Egypt talks with Hamas

Ceasefire and hostage deal

Israel-Hamas talks begin in Egypt

Israel and Hamas begin indirect talks in Egypt to broker a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, with Egyptian and Qatari mediators working under a US-backed proposal to end the conflict.

Israel-Hamas talks begin in Egypt

Call for hostage release

Arab states back Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Eight Arab and Muslim nations praise President Trump’s leadership and pledge support for a deal that ends the war, frees hostages, and ensures regional stability.

Arab states back Trump’s Gaza peace plan

MK Sukkot demands action on drone weapons smuggling from Egypt

MK Tzvi Sukkot has sent an urgent letter to the Chair of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, MK Boaz Bismuth, requesting the committee convene an emergency session and summon representatives from all relevant security agencies to formulate a comprehensive plan to stop weapons smuggling via drones from Egypt into Israel.

MK Sukkot demands action on drone weapons smuggling from Egypt

Egypt pushing to form NATO-like Arab force

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi seeking to form task force for Arab states, offering mutual defense in case of attack.

Egypt pushing to form NATO-like Arab force

Sec. Gen. of Arab League: 'We will stop intentions of annexation'

Arab foreign ministers declare that annexing Palestinian territories would cross a red line, warning that such a move would undermine regional security and block any attempt at future cooperation with Israel.

Sec. Gen. of Arab League: 'We will stop intentions of annexation'

Gaza airdrops halted:

Jordan, Egypt pull back, land convoys seen as sufficient

Jordan and Egypt suspend Gaza aid airdrops as Israeli officials explain that enough aid enters by land, dismissing famine concerns and citing limited impact of flights.

Jordan, Egypt pull back, land convoys seen as sufficient

Egyptian drone carried four MAG machine guns

Drone entering Israel from the west attempts to bring weapons into Israel, is seized by security forces.

Egyptian drone carried four MAG machine guns

Egypt fears Israeli takeover of Gaza City

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry asserts that Israel's planned operation in Gaza aims to establish an "illegal occupation," violating international and humanitarian law.

Egypt fears Israeli takeover of Gaza City

NYC:

Anti-Israel activists claim assault by Egyptian mission staff

Anti-Israel group Within Our Lifetime claims staff dragged, choked, and beat activists—including a minor—during a protest outside Egypt’s UN Mission in Manhattan.

Anti-Israel activists claim assault by Egyptian mission staff

Cairo ready to host Gaza reconstruction conference

PA cabinet head Mohammad Mustafa tells Egyptian Prime Minister that the PA is ready to assume control of Gaza as part of a unified Palestinian state.

Cairo ready to host Gaza reconstruction conference

Report:

Egypt receives Hamas's demands for comprehensive agreement

Al-Arabiya reports that Egypt is working to finalize a comprehensive ceasefire deal in Gaza, expected by the end of August.

Egypt receives Hamas's demands for comprehensive agreement

The new deal that will be proposed to Hamas

A new Egyptian-led proposal offers a full hostage exchange and calls for Hamas to disarm and accept IDF withdrawal under Arab-American and Turkish supervision.

The new deal that will be proposed to Hamas

Qatar and Egypt promote new proposal

Qatar and Egypt are promoting a proposal for the release of all hostages in one phase, without Hamas retaining control in Gaza - but with a controversial clause.

Qatar and Egypt promote new proposal

Despite war criticism

Egypt signs record deal to purchase natural gas from Israel

Despite al-Sisi's accusing Israel of 'genocide,' the Levithan partners announce that Egypt agreed to purchase 130 billion cubic meters (BCM) of gas for $35 billion.

Egypt signs record deal to purchase natural gas from Israel

WJC

'Arab states calling to end Hamas rule a moment of moral clarity'

World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder reacted to the recent joint declaration by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey condemning the October 7th terrorist attacks and calling on Hamas to release all hostages, disarm, and relinquish its rule over Gaza.

'Arab states calling to end Hamas rule a moment of moral clarity'

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt call on Hamas to disarm, leave Gaza

17 nations agree on statement calling for Hamas to lay down its arms and end its rule in Gaza during UN conference calling for the creation of a Palestinian Arab state.

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt call on Hamas to disarm, leave Gaza

UAE to lay water pipe from Egypt to Gaza

UAE receives authorization from Israel’s political echelon to construct an independent water pipeline from Egypt to Gaza, which will supply water to approximately 600,000 residents without relying on Israel’s water infrastructure.

UAE to lay water pipe from Egypt to Gaza

Egypt opposes Israel's ‘tent city’ plan

An Egyptian source says Israel's plan to establish a “humanitarian city” in Rafah is likely to fail due to political and logistical obstacles.

Egypt opposes Israel's ‘tent city’ plan

Egypt rejects Israel’s Gaza plan, threatens to dump peace treaty

Egyptian official expresses strong opposition to Israel’s military redeployment plan in Gaza, claiming significant threat to Egypt’s security and warning it may endanger peace agreement.

Egypt rejects Israel’s Gaza plan, threatens to dump peace treaty

Egypt opposes establishment of humanitarian city in Rafah

Egyptian sources view the establishment of the humanitarian city as a potential threat to Egypt’s national security and a possible base for hostile activities.

Egypt opposes establishment of humanitarian city in Rafah

Foiled:

Double attempt to smuggle weapons from Egypt thwarted by IDF

IDF troops confiscate 24 weapons brought into Israel via drone and vehicle near the Egyptian border.

Double attempt to smuggle weapons from Egypt thwarted by IDF

Report:

Egypt promoting 60-day ceasefire agreement in Gaza

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announces that Egypt is working to secure an agreement that includes a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. He accuses Israel of violating the previous agreement and warns that renewed fighting would become a source of regional instability.

Egypt promoting 60-day ceasefire agreement in Gaza

Egypt pushes to renew Israel-Hamas talks after Iran ceasefire

Efforts resume to renew talks for ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with coordination from Qatar and new proposals expected in the coming days.

Egypt pushes to renew Israel-Hamas talks after Iran ceasefire

Egypt warns Gaza convoy:

'No unauthorized border crossings'

Egypt says it supports pressure on Israel to end the Gaza blockade, but issues clear warning to Gaza-bound convoy coming from Tunisia: Any foreign delegations seeking to visit the Egypt-Gaza border must receive prior official approval.

'No unauthorized border crossings'

Surprising call

Egypt and UAE demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

President of Egypt and President of the UAE meet in Abu Dhabi, seek deal to release hostages in exchange for terrorist prisoners and push for a two-state solution.

Egypt and UAE demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Hamas welcomes Egypt-Qatar push for Gaza truce

Egypt and Qatar reaffirm their commitment to advancing a Gaza ceasefire based on US envoy Steve Witkoff’s proposal. Hamas welcomes their statement, expressing readiness for indirect talks but reiterating demands for a full IDF withdrawal.

Hamas welcomes Egypt-Qatar push for Gaza truce

Arab ministers gather to attack Israel

Ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt accuse Israel of extremism and demand unilateral steps while sidestepping Hamas terror.

Arab ministers gather to attack Israel

'Blatant violation'

Jordan slams Israel for barring Arab ministers

Jordan issues a scathing condemnation of Israel's decision to prevent an Arab ministerial delegation from visiting Ramallah, labels the move a "blatant violation" of international law and accuses Israel of "arrogance".

Jordan slams Israel for barring Arab ministers

'No entry'

Israel to bar Saudi-led delegation of FMs from visiting Ramallah

Israel decides to bar Arab foreign ministers from Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE from visiting the Palestinian Authority, calling the planned meeting "provocative" and aimed at promoting a "terrorist state."

Israel to bar Saudi-led delegation of FMs from visiting Ramallah

MK claims:

Egyptian intelligence chief was in on October 7th attack

MK Gotliv claims classified IDF documents point to Egyptian intelligence chief as figure named in indictment over October 7th Hamas infiltration.

Egyptian intelligence chief was in on October 7th attack

'A goodwill gesture'

Qatar, Egypt welcome release of Edan Alexander

Qatar and Egypt say that the release of Edan Alexander is a "goodwill gesture" toward reviving ceasefire talks.

Qatar, Egypt welcome release of Edan Alexander

A survey of commentaries:

'Do not do as Egypt did, nor Canaan'

Commentaries weigh in on what exactly this prohibition means.

'Do not do as Egypt did, nor Canaan'

Report:

Egypt and Qatar propose new ceasefire deal

According to a Palestinian Arab official, the mediators proposed a deal that would include, among other things, a 5-7-year ceasefire and the release of all hostages.

Egypt and Qatar propose new ceasefire deal

Report: US asked Egypt to investigate condition of Edan Alexander

US asks Egypt to find out condition of dual citizen hostage Edan Alexander following Hamas' claims that contact with the group holding him captive was lost.

Report: US asked Egypt to investigate condition of Edan Alexander

Hamas official:

'Egypt proposed we disarm - we won't accept this'

Hamas says it has agreed to release more hostages in a deal, but insists that any deal must end the war on its terms.

'Egypt proposed we disarm - we won't accept this'

France, Egypt, and Jordan:

Palestinian Authority should lead post-war Gaza

Leaders of France, Egypt, and Jordan agree that the Palestinian Authority should oversee post-war governance in Gaza, rejecting any future political role for Hamas and opposing the displacement of Palestinian Arabs.

Palestinian Authority should lead post-war Gaza

Israeli official:

'Egyptian ceasefire proposal is not acceptable'

An Israeli source said that Israel will not accept the latest Egyptian proposal because of the demand for guarantees for a permanent ceasefire and a complete withdrawal of IDF forces from the Gaza Strip.

'Egyptian ceasefire proposal is not acceptable'

Egyptian proposal:

Release of 8 hostages in exchange for 70-day ceasefire

After Hamas refuses previous ceasefire proposals and offers to release only 2 hostages, Egypt attempts to bridge the divides with the Israeli demands for the release of dozens of hostages.

Release of 8 hostages in exchange for 70-day ceasefire

Egypt, Jordan, and France call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The leaders of Egypt, Jordan, and France to meet on Monday in Cairo to discuss ways to bring about a ceasefire and ensure the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Egypt, Jordan, and France call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

JPPI study reveals widespread antisemitism in Egyptian media

New JPPI study reveals: 87% of articles about Israel in the past year were negative; 29% of articles mentioning Jews contained antisemitic content.

JPPI study reveals widespread antisemitism in Egyptian media

Security official:

'Egypt building up military in Sinai in violationof peace deal'

An Israeli security official said that Israel has recently identified a strengthening of the Egyptian army in the Sinai Peninsula, which could constitute a violation of the peace agreement.

'Egypt building up military in Sinai in violationof peace deal'

US makes 'final offer' to Egypt to accept Gazans

Arab report says US sent Egypt 'final offer' to accept hundreds of thousands of Gazans - and that if Egypt refuses the offer will be made to another country.

US makes 'final offer' to Egypt to accept Gazans

Report:

Egypt proposes Gaza hostage deal and Israeli withdrawal plan

Reuters reports that Egypt has put forward a new plan for the release of hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza within a specified timeline. Hamas has yet to respond to the proposal.

Egypt proposes Gaza hostage deal and Israeli withdrawal plan

Poll:

More than half of Gazans would leave if given the chance

52% of Gaza residents plan to temporarily or permanently leave the Gaza Strip, a survey published by the Telegraph shows.

More than half of Gazans would leave if given the chance

Report: Egypt willing to temporarily accept half a million Gazans

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi offers to temporarily house half a million Gazans in northern Sinai.

Report: Egypt willing to temporarily accept half a million Gazans

Report:

Houthi missile potentially aimed at Israel lands in Egypt

Missile launched from Yemen lands in Egypt about 200 kilometers from Eilat. Israel is investigating the possibility that the missile was aimed at Israeli territory

Houthi missile potentially aimed at Israel lands in Egypt

Sisi supports Palestinian state, rejects displacement

Egyptian President says the only way to resolve the ongoing conflict is through the establishment of a Palestinian state, firmly rejects any efforts to displace Palestinian Arabs from their homeland.

Sisi supports Palestinian state, rejects displacement

France, Germany, Italy, and UK back Arab Gaza plan

Foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and Britain say Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza "shows a realistic path to reconstruction".

France, Germany, Italy, and UK back Arab Gaza plan

State Department:

'Egyptian Gaza plan falls short of Trump’s expectations'

State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce comments on the Egyptian-led initiative for Gaza: It does not fulfill the requirements, the nature, of what President Trump was asking for.

'Egyptian Gaza plan falls short of Trump’s expectations'

France backs Arab plan for Gaza but demands Hamas' exclusion

French foreign ministry spokesman says Egyptian proposal for Gaza is "a serious and credible basis" but stresses that "the plan must entirely exclude Hamas from governing Gaza."

France backs Arab plan for Gaza but demands Hamas' exclusion

US rejects Egyptian plan:

'Gaza not suitable for human living'

US rejects Egypt's proposal approved at the Arab League summit, clarifies that President Trump still stands behind his plan to relocate Gazans.

'Gaza not suitable for human living'