Egypt

Rare Byzantine-Era Mosaic Found and Restored

The unique 1,500-year-old mosaic served as the floor of a church and will be displayed in Kiryat Gat.

Egyptian Professor: Martyrdom Over Holy Sites Not Muslim

Jurisprudence expert laments calls to die for Arab control over Temple Mount as political twisting of religion.

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.

ISIS Kills Two Egyptian Soldiers in Sinai

Egyptian interior ministry says 2 soldiers killed, 16 wounded by roadside bomb. Local ISIS branch takes responsibility.

Egyptian Blogger Praises Israel from Hiding

Sherif Gaber, in hiding from Egyptian police, creates a paean to Israel that puts Israeli hasbarah to shame.

Hamas Threatens Egypt Over Gaza 'Moat'

Haniyeh lashes out at Egyptian project to create water border barrier, warning 'we will do our duty against those besieging Gaza.'

Sinai: Egypt Claims it Killed 500 Terrorists in 16 Days

Egyptian army says first phase of major counter-terrorism op. in Sinai Peninsula completed, as Cairo struggles to put down ISIS insurgency.

Human Rights Watch: Egypt Harming Thousands in the Sinai

Human rights organization warns that Egypt’s military campaign against insurgents in northern Sinai is harming thousands of civilians.

Egypt Floods Hamas Terror Tunnels

Cairo makes good on threats to convert smuggling tunnels into fish farms in latest in crackdown on terror.

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.'

Will Islam's Holiest Site be Taken From Saudi Arabia?

Egyptian leaders say Saudis failing Hajj pilgrimage after crane fall, indicating possible division of authority among Muslim states.

Jordan Blasts Israel for 'Attack' on Temple Mount

Jordan and Egypt condemn Jewish state for 'provocations' and 'escalation' in their defense against Arab rioters on Temple Mount.

Egyptian Court Reaffirms Death Sentences for ISIS Members

Court in Egypt ratifies death sentences for 12 people convicted of planning attacks for ISIS.

Egyptian Government Resigns Over Corruption Scandal

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

Israeli Embassy Reopens in Cairo

Four years after mob raids the premises, Israeli flag raised once again at the embassy in the Egyptian capital.

Egyptian Authorities to Open Rafah Crossing for Three Days

Egyptian authorities to open Rafah border crossing starting Monday to allow Gazans to leave for pilgrimage to Mecca.

Egyptian Gas Could Be Big Plus for Israel, Says Professor

The discovery of a large gas field in Egyptian waters does not mean “the end of the Israeli gas industry,” says Professor Idit Avrahami.

Tripoli Offices of Egyptian Natural Gas Developer Bombed

Will Islamist radicals attempt to derail development of a huge gas field off Egypt's shores?

Egypt 'Goes Medieval' With Moat Around Gaza

Egypt on Monday embarked on the second stage of its plan to protect itself from Hamas – construction of a medieval-style moat around Gaza.

Egyptian Muezzin in Hot Water Over 'Facebook Prayer Call'

An Egyptian muezzin is in hot water, after he replaced a traditional line in the prayer call with one about Facebook use.

Egypt Sets Date for Parliamentary Election

Egypt announces it will hold its parliamentary election starting on October 18-19, as path to democracy continues.

Egypt Summons UK Ambassador Over Comments on Journalists

Egypt's Foreign Ministry summons British ambassador to protest comments he made after a judge sentenced three journalists to prison.

'Super Giant' Gas Field Found in Egyptian Waters, Firm Says

An Italian exploration firm searching for gas and oil off Egypt's shores announced Sunday that it had found a huge natural gas deposit.

Egypt Sentences Al-Jazeera Reporters to Prison

Egyptian court sends three Al-Jazeera reporters to prison for broadcasting false news. Washington calls for ruling to be overturned.

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.

Egyptian Tel Aviv U. Student Praises Israel in Viral Speech

Haisam Hassanein, an Egyptian student who completed his master's degree studies at Tel Aviv U. has a unique perspective on Israel.

Egypt Closes the Rafah Crossing After Four Days

Egyptian authorities close the Rafah crossing with Gaza after allowing 2,579 Gazans to leave the territory for humanitarian reasons.

4 Hamas Naval Commandos Abducted on Way to Iran - by Egypt?

Hamas accuses Egyptian intelligence of kidnapping senior commandos who were in Sinai en route to Iran for training.

ISIS Claims Responsibility for Cairo Bombing

ISIS 'Sinai Province' branch claims bomb attack targeting police in Shubra Al-Khaima suburb of Egyptian capital.

Six Wounded in Car Bomb Attack in Cairo

Car bomb explodes near a national security building in the Shubra neighborhood of Egypt's capital.

Four Palestinians Reportedly Abducted in Sinai

Gaza's Hamas rulers say gunmen abducted four Palestinians who were on a bus bound for the Cairo airport.

Egypt Opens Gaza Crossing for Four Days

Egypt opens the Rafah crossing for a period of four days, the first time it has done so in two months.

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.

Former Egyptian President Morsi Appeals His Death Sentence

Deposed President Mohammed Morsi appeals conviction for violence against police and espionage.

Egyptian and PA Rabble-Rousing Reports Provoke Trouble

Who needs to incite when you can simply provoke? Egyptian, PA agencies term Defense Minister's visit in Hevron as a "break-in."

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.

Security Source: African Infiltrator Problem Growing

After 15 migrants jump the fence over the weekend, security source reveals infiltration is on the rise again.

Kerry Begins Middle East Visit in Egypt

Secretary of State John Kerry arrives in Cairo before heading to Qatar to discuss nuclear deal. Israel not on the itinerary.

Egypt Tests Out Second Suez Canal

Egypt conducts trial run on new Suez Canal route, plans to open for traffic in two weeks.

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.

ISIS Hits Egyptian Patrol Ship With a Rocket

Patrol ship confronts ISIS jihadists in Sinai, in gunbattle ISIS scores direct rocket hit; Egypt says none killed.

Hamas, Saudis to Work Together Against ISIS?

There's no love lost between Hamas and Saudi Arabia, but a common enemy may bring the two together.

Palestinian Cleric: ISIS Will Give 'Settlements' to Muslims

At Al Aqsa Mosque, preacher laments Egypt's ex-President Morsi would have had Egyptian army 'in Zikhron Yaakov by now.'

ISIS Bombs the Italian Consulate in Cairo

One dead, 10 wounded as ISIS attacks Western target in Egypt for the first time, and warns it will attack similar targets in future.

Egyptian Bank Claims Part Ownership of King David Hotel

State-owned bank sues for 1,000 stocks of Jerusalem's luxurious hotel it bought before the establishment of the state of Israel.

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.

Egypt Kills 63 Jihadists in the Sinai

Egypt's military launches airstrikes and ground operations on Sinai jihadists, killing 63.

Netanyahu Slams Faulty Iran Deal

Current deal being assembled 'worse' than 1994 North Korean nuclear deal, Netanyahu argues, ahead of July 7 deadline.

Third Exploded Rocket Found in Eshkol Region

Rocket found exploded in open area on Saturday believed to have been part of barrage fired by ISIS affiliate Sinai Province in Egypt.

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.

Cairo: One Killed in Protest on Anniversary of Morsi Ouster

Civilian dies in Egyptian capital as protesters mark the second anniversary of the army's overthrow of president Mohammed Morsi.

Analysis

ISIS in Egypt: More Than Meets the Eye

Is Hamas cooperating with ISIS in Sinai, or threatened by it? Should Israel be worried? And how might the Turkish government be involved?

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.

IDF Boosts Border Presence After Egypt Attacks

Kerem Shalom and Nitzana crossings closed, areas near Egypt cleared after ISIS-linked attacks kill 50 Egyptian soldiers.

Sinai: Egypt Air Force Hits ISIS Positions After Deadly Assault

After some 50 soldiers killed in coordinated jihadist assault, Egyptian air force pounds terrorist positions in restive Sinai Peninsula.

Egyptian State Prosecutor Dies in Cairo Bomb Attack

Hisham Barakat injured along with several bodyguards in blast targeting his convoy in Egyptian capital.