Egypt

IDF preparing for conflict with ISIS

ISIS' budget is equal to that of the IDF, IDF commander says.

105 terrorists killed in Egypt's 'Operation Sinai 2018'

Egyptian soldiers and police personnel have killed 105 terrorists since the start of Sinai anti-terrorism operation in February.

Egyptian counter-terror disrupting Israeli communications?

Israeli Communications Minister speaks with Egypt about communications disruptions.

British lawmakers demand to visit Egypt's Morsi

Senior British Members of Parliament ask Egyptian authorities to allow them to visit former Islamist President who is now in prison.

Top Egyptian security officials push Hamas-Fatah reconciliation

Top Egyptian security delegation arrives in Gaza to follow up on the implementation of Fatah-Hamas reconciliation agreement.

Egypt freezes assets of leading government critic

Egypt freezes the assets of leading government critic Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh, who is accused of having links to Muslim Brotherhood.

Egyptian delegation to discuss Hamas-Fatah reconciliation

Egyptian security delegation to arrive in Gaza to follow up on stalled Hamas-Fatah reconciliation efforts.

Israel announces 'historic' gas contract with Egypt

PM Netanyahu announces contract for sales of billions of dollars' worth of Israeli natural gas to Egypt.

Al-Sisi’s pre-election maneuvers guarantee his March victory

ISIS urges attacks during Egypt elections

Video purportedly by ISIS affiliate in Egypt calls for attacks during next month’s presidential elections.

Egypt launches major anti-jihadist operation

Egyptian army launches Operation Sinai 2018 against jihadists in swathes of territory, including Sinai.

Report: Egypt foils ISIS plot to kill Haniyeh

Egyptian security forces reportedly uncover ISIS cell which plotted to kill Hamas leader.

Egypt military: Only we conduct operations in the Sinai

Egypt’s military spokesperson denies report that Israel has been attacking ISIS targets in Sinai with Egyptian approval.

Israel hit Sinai 100 times in the past two years

Israel helping Egyptian President el-Sisi fight ISIS in northern Sinai, report says.

Egypt: Head of centrist party to challenge Sisi

Head of Egypt's El-Ghad party, Mousa Mostafa Mousa, to run for presidency in March election.

Another Egyptian presidential candidate drops out

Lawyer Khaled Ali, seen as the last real challenger to Sisi, quits the race to be president.

Egypt's former chief of staff arrested, drops presidential bid

Lieutenant General Sami Anan detained and accused of breaking the law by running for office.

TSA orders Middle East countries to inspect air cargo

TSA orders airports in Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE to carefully inspect U.S.-bound air cargo.

Egypt's former chief of staff to run for president

General Sami Anan, ousted by Islamist President Morsi in 2012, will challenge Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi for the presidency.

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 to investigate report saying it backed Trump on Jerusalem

Egypt's chief prosecutor orders urgent investigation into NYT report on its alleged support for Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem.

Egypt announces dates of presidential election

Egyptians will head to the polls on March 26-28 in the first round of presidential election. Sisi expected to win.

Arab connection to Jerusalem: Fake News

Dr. Mordechai Kedar explains why Gaza electricity renewal is logical step following US defunding of UNRWA. 'Egypt fed up with Palestinians'

Pence announces Israel visit

Vice President Mike Pence to visit Jewish state later this month, following multiple delays. No meetings with PA officials planned

Egypt's former PM won't run for president

A month after declaring he will run for the presidency, Ahmed Shafiq backs down, says he's "not the best person" for the job.

Egyptian officer: Ramallah can be Palestinian state's capital

NY Times reports Egyptian intelligence officer encouraged talk shows to support US Pres. Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

Egypt: Jerusalem bill an obstacle to peace

Egypt blasts approval of United Jerusalem Bill, says it is in contravention of UN resolutions on Jerusalem.

Egypt's Grand Mufti: Bitcoin is forbidden in Islam

Egypt’s Grand Mufti issues fatwa claiming that trading in Bitcoin is unlawful in accordance with Sharia law.

Egypt's former president sentenced to 3 years in prison

Egyptian court sentences former Islamist president Mohammed Morsi to three years in prison for "insulting the judiciary".

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.

Egypt sentences 9 ISIS terrorists to death

Military court in Egypt sentences to death nine members of local ISIS affiliate who were convicted of involvement in 2013 attacks.

Egypt hangs 15 convicted terrorists

Egyptian authorities execute 15 prisoners convicted of attacks in the Sinai Peninsula.

Egyptian police kill 9 suspected terrorists

Nine people suspected of belonging to Sinai terrorist cell killed in police raid in northeastern Egypt.

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.

Mufti of Egypt: Defend Jerusalem

Egypt's Grand Mufti claims Jerusalem is at the center of the Qur'an and is considered a heritage that must be protected.

'An accomplice of a fascist regime'

Head of Italian Jewish community condemns return of body of fascist-era king

Egypt opens Rafah crossing for humanitarian cases

Egypt opens largely sealed border crossing with Gaza for four days.

UN Ambassador slams resolution to cancel Jerusalem recognition

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon slams Egypt's push for the UN to rescind US Pres. Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

Egypt to open Rafah crossing for four days

Egypt to open border crossing with Gaza after twice cancelling planned openings due to Sinai terrorism.

Egypt: We have no interest in confronting US or Israel

Official says Egypt not interested in confrontational stance employed by Turkey following US recognition of J'lem. 'Egypt comes first.'

Egypt's Sunnis boycott Pence

Imam of Egypt's highest Sunni institution cancels meeting with U.S. Vice President due to recognition of Jerusalem.

Egypt warns of regional violence over Jerusalem move

Supreme Islamic institution of Sunni Muslims warns “the gates of hell” will open if U.S. recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Egyptian presidential hopeful deported from UAE

Former Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq, who intends to run for the presidency, deported from UAE days after announcing his candidacy.

Former Egyptian PM claims he was barred from leaving UAE

Hours after announcing plans to run for president, former Egyptian PM Ahmed Shafiq claims UAE barred him from leaving the country.

Report: Egypt pressures PA to renew negotiations with Israel

PA official: Egyptian pressure has significantly increased following attack in Sinai on Friday.

Expert:

'ISIS's goal is not to harm Israel'

Middle East expert Dr. Dror Manor says Sinai attack was ISIS sending a message that it's still around.

'There cannot be a dual standard when dealing with terrorism'

Likud minister speaks at regional conference in Egypt, says victory over terror will only come when countries join hands and work together.

Egypt upholds death sentences for 7 ISIS members

Egyptian court upholds death sentences for seven people over beheadings in Libya of 21 Christians.

Egypt-Gaza crossing remains closed after Sinai attack

Egypt keeps Rafah border crossing closed following attack on Sinai mosque in which more than 300 people were killed.

PM Netanyahu: We'll defeat terrorism faster if we work together

PM Netanyahu condemns Sinai terror attack, says best way to fight terror is to work together.

Death toll in Sinai attack rises to 305, including 27 children

Egyptian official says terrorists waved ISIS flags during attack, Arab news outlet says road to Gaza closed.

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

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

Sadat in Jerusalem: 40 years later

'Egypt is an extremely important ally. Our connection is more important than words can say, and it can never be taken for granted.'

Herzog to Netanyahu: Israel also needs a Menachem Begin

Opposition leader tells PM just as Arab world needs another Anwar Sadat, Israel needs another Menachem Begin to make peace.

Netanyahu: I have not yet met a Palestinian Sadat

PM says no PA leader willing to make first basic step Sadat made -recognizing the Jewish state.

Knesset Speaker to Arab colleagues: Follow Sadat

Yuli Edelstein invites all Arab parliament speakers to Knesset and to normalize ties with Israel.

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 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 names new chief of staff

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

Egypt arrests 12 suspected jihadists

Egyptian security forces arrest 12 suspected members of Hasm south of Cairo.