Egypt

Israel Lauds Egyptian TV Show on Jews, then Regrets It

Show tries to overcome local Jew hatred by presenting love story of Muslim man and Jewish woman, but airs hostility to the Jewish state.

Egypt Closes Rafah Crossing After Three Days

Egyptian authorities close the Rafah Crossing after keeping it open for three days for humanitarian purposes.

Egypt Kills 22 Suspected Terrorists in the Sinai

Egyptian security forces kill 22 suspected terrorists who were planning to target security forces in the North Sinai province.

Morsi's Lawyers Appeal Jail Sentence

Lawyers for Egypt's deposed Islamist president appeal his sentencing to 20 years in prison for the arrest and torture of protesters.

Egyptian Court Upholds Mohammed Morsi Death Sentence

Former Islamist president - together with Muslim Brotherhood leaders - sentenced 2011 jailbreak, spying for Hamas.

Suicide Bomber Strikes Iconic Egyptian Temple

Luxor, a key tourist spot featuring ancient statues and tombs, comes under attack - two of three suicide bombers foiled.

Egypt Blasts HRW Over Report on Human Rights Abuses

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

Sinai Terrorists Claim Rocket Attack on UN Airport

Sinai Province, Islamic State's Egypt affiliate, fires rockets on an airport in Sinai used by UN peacekeeping forces.

Top Muslim Imam Blames West for ISIS

Grand imam of Al-Azhar in Cairo says Arabs think America created and is propping up ISIS to create 'fragmentation,' and protect Israel.

Obama Administration Criticizes Egypt in Report to Congress

Obama administration accuses the Egyptian government of restricting free speech but recommends that it continue to receive military aid.

Egypt Court Overturns Hamas Blacklisting

Egyptian court overturns decision by another tribunal branding Hamas a "terrorist" group.

Lapid: Orange CEO Has 'A Lot of Chutzpah'

MKs in Israel were up in arms over comments by Orange CEO Stephane Richard that he would end the company's franchise contract if he could.

Egypt Postpones Final Ruling on Morsi Death Sentence

Egyptian court postpones final ruling on ousted president Mohammed Morsi's death sentence until June 16.

Egyptian Historian: Drop the Palestinians, Normalize With Israel

Palestinians 'don't want to solve their own problem' says prominent historian - and Egypt should focus more on its interests, not hatred.

Egyptian Army Destroyed 521 Gaza Tunnels over Last 6 Months

Army spox says ongoing military operations in Sinai Peninsula having success; over 700 terrorists killed during same period.

Egypt Temporarily Reopens Rafah Crossing

Egypt reopens border crossing with Gaza for two days, permitting traffic into Gaza.

Egyptian Court: We Can't Designate Israel a 'Terrorist State'

Court in Egypt rejects a lawsuit demanding the designation of Israel as a “terrorist state”.

Disturbing Video: What's it Like to be a Jew in Cairo?

Hidden camera expose shows what happens when a man dressed as an Orthodox Jew asks for directions in Egypt. It's not pretty.

Sinai Jihadist Leader Calls for Attacks on Local Judges

Leader of ISIS-linked Sinai Province calls on followers to attack local judges.

Egypt: Police Accused of Sexual Assault on 'Massive Scale'

Sexual assault being used to 'eliminate public protest,' NGO claims.

EU Denounces Morsi Death Sentence

EU condemns death sentence handed down to Egypt's former president, says it resulted from a "flawed trial".

Erdogan Condemns Egypt Over Morsi Death Sentence

Erdogan says death sentence for ousted Egyptian president means Egypt is "turning back into ancient Egypt".

Sinai Terrorists Kill Four, Including Two Judges

Gunmen kill two Egyptian judges, a prosecutor and a drive in the El-Arish, hours after Morsi sentenced to death.

Former Egyptian President Morsi Sentenced to Death

An Egyptian court sentenced former President Morsi to death today, though it is uncertain if the execution will be carried out.

Report: Egypt Buying Russian S-300 Missile System

Israeli official tells foreign press that Egypt has bought the missiles; Egypt: we're looking to fight terrorism in the Sinai, not Israel.

Egypt: 725 Terrorists Killed in Sinai in Last Six Months

Egyptian army releases report on Saturday documenting struggle against terror groups, primarily Ansar Bait Al-Maqdis, in North Sinai.

Mubarak and Sons Sent to Jail for Corruption

Former Egyptian president and his two sons sent to three years in prison on corruption accusations.

Egypt Recommits to Saudi Airstrikes in Yemen

In sign of growing alliance against Iranian hegemony, Egypt extends military deployment in Gulf by 3 months to fight Houthis.

Egypt: 40 People to Stand Trial for Belonging to ISIS

Egyptian prosecutor refers 40 to trial on charges of belonging to ISIS and planning to carry out terrorist attacks in Egypt.

Arabs from Saudi Arabia to Iraq Voice Support for Israel

From Jeddah with love? How an Arab Israeli soldier's quest to enlist his countrymen led him to an unexpected source of pro-Israel sentiment.

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.

Egyptian Given Life Sentence for 'Spying' for Israel

Egyptian court sentences to jail a man convicted of “spying for Israel” in the Sinai Peninsula.

Egypt Continues to Destroy Tunnels Along the Gaza Border

Egypt has destroyed 69 tunnels along the border with Gaza since March 28, says an army spokesman.

Former Morsi Aide Jailed for Three Years

Morsi's former chief of staff jailed for three years, after he was convicted of abusing his powers.

HRW Condemns Egypt Over Muslim Brotherhood Verdicts

Human Rights Watch says decision to sentence alleged Brotherhood members to death is "blatantly unjust".

Report: A-Sisi Declares Death Penalty to Tunnel-Diggers

Sunday proved to be another bloody day in Egypt, as at least five people were killed and some 30 injured in bomb blasts in El Arish.

Security Sources Reveal Massive Iranian Spying in Egypt

Arabic media reports Iran has appointed new spy master backing terror groups and gathering intel in Arab countries.

'Egypt is Preparing for War with Israel'

Noha Hashad, pro-Israeli nuclear scientist who escaped Egypt after years of torture, says what's happening in Sinai isn't what we think.

One Dead in Cairo Bridge Bombing, After Top Islamist Killed

At least one person was killed Sunday in a bomb explosion on a Cairo bridge, just hours after forces gunned down a top Islamist leader.

Sinai Terrorists Kill 10 Soldiers in Several Attacks

Ten Egyptian soldiers killed and 17 injured in several concurrent attacks by armed groups in southern Sheikh Zuweid.

Ashkenazi: Hamas, Hezbollah Can't Conquer Negev, Galilee

Former IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi said that despite the increased risk of terrorism, Israel is much safer today than it was in 1967.

'Israelites Left Egypt, but Egypt Didn't Leave Them'

Just in time for Passover, IAA reveals massive archaeological find indicating Egyptian cultural influence remained after Exodus.

Egyptian Troops Show Commitment to Yemen War

Egypt has deepened its relationship with Saudi Arabia, and it's not all about the money.

Egypt Names 18 Muslim Brotherhood Members as Terrorists

Egypt's top prosecutor names 18 Muslim Brotherhood members, including leader Mohammed Badie, as terrorists.

Egypt Sentences Two for 'Spying for Israel'

In Egypt, which has peace treaty with Israel, man gets life and woman 15 years for allegedly giving intelligence, submarine info to Israel.

Game-Changer? Unified Arab Force Established by Arab League

Same day that Saudis and allies launch proxy war on Iran in Yemen, Arab FMs agree to create joint Arab army for rapid response missions.

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.

Mubarak's Former Interior Minister Acquitted of Corruption

Former Egyptian minister Habib al-Adly cleared of illegally accumulating $25 million and will be released.

Egypt Forces Judges who Supported Brotherhood to Retire

Egyptian court orders 41 judges into compulsory retirement for supporting the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood.

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.

Facebook Atheist Risking Jail Seeks to Flee Egypt

Former Muslim Brotherhood member who rejected religion says life is 'not possible' for atheists in Egypt.

Egypt Executes Muslim Brotherhood Supporter

Egypt executes a supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood for a murder committed during riots in mid-2013.

As Egypt Pulls Forces from Sinai, Israel Fears Terror Boom

Egypt moving forces from Sinai to Libya to fight ISIS threat; Israeli security officials worry it may spur terrorist takeover in Sinai.

Egypt's Fight With Hamas: Good For Israel, Or Could it Backfire?

While many in Israel will be hailing President El-Sisi's continued clampdown on Hamas, there is also reason to be wary.

Will Egypt Go for its Own Nuclear Weapon?

Expert says Egypt distancing from US, explains what the move means for nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.

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.'

Hamas Leader: We'll Respond to Egypt as We Do to Israel

Hamas's Salah Bardawil issues a threat against Cairo after Egypt designates his group as a terrorist organization.

Explosion in Cairo Kills Two, Wounds Nine

Two killed and nine wounded in a bomb explosion outside the Egyptian supreme court in Cairo.

'America Softer on Islamist Terrorism than Egypt'

Egyptian weekly hints that Egypt can't count on US, will form anti-terror coalitions with Arab countries and Russia instead.