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Six Egyptians Killed in Gaza Border Town Bomb

Explosive planted underground in border town of Rafah claims six police officers, amid talk of PA security forces manning the town.

Six Egyptians Killed in Gaza Border Town Bomb

Muslim Brotherhood Leader Sentenced to Life in Jail

Mohammed Badie, top leader of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, sentenced to life in jail along on charges of murder and inciting violence.

Muslim Brotherhood Leader Sentenced to Life in Jail

Egypt to 'Hunt Down' Exiled Brotherhood Leaders

Egypt's Interior Minister says the country will hunt down exiled Muslim Brotherhood leaders who have been ordered to leave Qatar.

Egypt to 'Hunt Down' Exiled Brotherhood Leaders

Egypt Kills 7 Jihadists in Sinai

Seven jihadists killed in a shootout in the Sinai Peninsula during a joint operation by the Egyptian police and the army.

Egypt Kills 7 Jihadists in Sinai

Egyptian Commentator Demands Jews Return Gold Taken in Exodus

Not for the first time, an Egyptian public figure has demanded the Jewish people give back the riches they received during the Exodus.

Egyptian Commentator Demands Jews Return Gold Taken in Exodus

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.

Sisi: International Coalition Should Not Only Fight IS

Egypt to Host Donors Conference on Gaza

Egypt will host a donors conference on the reconstruction of Gaza in October, after the UN says $550 million will be needed for Gaza.

Egypt to Host Donors Conference on Gaza

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.

Egypt's Sisi Denies Offering a Palestinian State in Sinai

Erdan Praises 'Innovative' Offer for Palestinian State

Alleged proposal by Egyptian President Sisi for Palestinian state in the Sinai desert has strategic importance, Minister says.

Erdan Praises 'Innovative' Offer for Palestinian State

Egypt Arrests Seven Men from 'Gay Wedding' Video

After the video went viral on social media, the men were accused of inciting debauchery and undermining public morals.

Egypt Arrests Seven Men from 'Gay Wedding' Video

Egypt Charges Morsi With Endangering National Security

Ousted president accused of leaking state secrets and sensitive documents to Qatar.

Egypt Charges Morsi With Endangering National Security

Egyptian Official: Israeli Delegation Expected in Cairo Soon

Egyptian officials expect the Israeli delegation to arrive in Cairo within a week to continue talks on a permanent Gaza truce.

Egyptian Official: Israeli Delegation Expected in Cairo Soon

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.'

Sisi Blames Israeli Lack of 'Peace' For Islamic State

11 Egyptians Reportedly Killed from Gaza Terror Tunnel Blast

Senior security source says death of soldiers near Rafah in Sinai was caused by a bomb in tunnel under main traffic circle.

11 Egyptians Reportedly Killed from Gaza Terror Tunnel Blast

Egyptian Diplomat: No Date Yet for Ceasefire Talks

Egypt’s ambassador to the Palestinian Authority says Cairo is in contact with PA and Israel to determine a date for further talks.

Egyptian Diplomat: No Date Yet for Ceasefire Talks

Egypt: Israel's State Land Designation An Obstacle to Peace

Egypt says Israel’s plans to declare land in Gush Etzion as state land contradict international law.

Egypt: Israel's State Land Designation An Obstacle to Peace

Egypt Investigating Morsi for Handing Over Documents to Qatar

Egypt opens an investigation into deposed president for handing over to Qatar "documents relevant to national security."

Egypt Investigating Morsi for Handing Over Documents to Qatar

African Traffickers Shoot Egyptian Guard on Way to Israel

Human traffickers kill Egyptian while smuggling people to Israel, illustrating that African immigrants are job seekers, not refugees.

African Traffickers Shoot Egyptian Guard on Way to Israel

Breaking News

Ceasefire Begins, With Rockets Still Raining Down on Israel

Israeli government accepts Egyptian-brokered ceasefire deal, starting from 7 p.m. Israel-time; rockets still falling.

Ceasefire Begins, With Rockets Still Raining Down on Israel

Egypt 'Awaiting' Israel's Response to Month-Long Ceasefire

Senior sources in Cairo say Egypt is still waiting for Israel to respond to its proposal for a month-long in Gaza.

Egypt 'Awaiting' Israel's Response to Month-Long Ceasefire

Netanyahu Considering Imminent Hamas Ceasefire

PM discusses with senior security officials, as Egypt waits for an Israeli answer on month-long truce proposed to start tonight.

Netanyahu Considering Imminent Hamas Ceasefire

Report: Israel Ready to Accept 'Open-Ended' Truce

Egypt still waiting on Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal to respond to offer, which would last for minimum of one month.

Report: Israel Ready to Accept 'Open-Ended' Truce

Abbas: Egypt Inviting Delegations Back for Talks

Egypt calls for ceasefire as PA pledges to participate in renewed talks 'as soon as a ceasefire goes into effect.'

Abbas: Egypt Inviting Delegations Back for Talks

Egypt Calls for Resumption of Talks, 'Regrets' Breach of Truce

Egyptian government says it 'profoundly regrets' yesterday's breach of the ceasefire, as violence once again escalates.

Egypt Calls for Resumption of Talks, 'Regrets' Breach of Truce

Egyptian Refuses 'Peace Game' With Israeli Soccer Star

Reports say Egyptian player refused Pope's celebrity game over presence of Benayoun, who defends Israel from 'stupid' players.

Egyptian Refuses 'Peace Game' With Israeli Soccer Star

Norway and Egypt Gathering Funds to Rebuild Gaza

Norway to gather international donors in Cairo, transfer funds to Abbas in order to rebuild after Hamas's terror war.

Norway and Egypt Gathering Funds to Rebuild Gaza

Watch: New Group in Cairo Threatens to Carry Out Terror Attacks

A video has surfaced of a new terrorist group threatening to carry out terrorist attacks in Egypt.

Watch: New Group in Cairo Threatens to Carry Out Terror Attacks

Clashes in Cairo as Morsi Supporters Riot

Three people killed in Cairo as supporters of ousted Islamist President protest for a second straight day.

Clashes in Cairo as Morsi Supporters Riot

Egypt's 11-Point Ceasefire Plan Revealed

Egyptian newspaper publishes Egypt's plan for a long-term ceasefire in Gaza. Sides have yet to agree.

Egypt's 11-Point Ceasefire Plan Revealed

PA Says Egypt Presented Ceasefire Proposal

PA officials: Egypt presented a proposal that would see a reduction of the naval blockade and of the buffer zone.

PA Says Egypt Presented Ceasefire Proposal

Egypt's Grand Mufti: IS is Damaging Islam

Egypt's top religious authority condemns the Islamic State, says it is a corrupt, extremist organization that is damaging Islam.

Egypt's Grand Mufti: IS is Damaging Islam

Report: Saudi, UAE Donors Facilitated Hamas Ceasefire

Riyadh, Dubai granted money for rebuilding Gaza, official insists - prompting Hamas to change its tune over a truce.

Report: Saudi, UAE Donors Facilitated Hamas Ceasefire

Egypt Reportedly Trying to Give Abbas Power in Gaza

Senior diplomatic source reveals Egypt trying to advance Abbas as the 'general Palestinian leader,' negate Hamas gains.

Egypt Reportedly Trying to Give Abbas Power in Gaza

Hamas Reveals Enmity to Egypt, Arab League

Senior Hamas source calls for Egyptian intermediary to be replaced, threatens Arab League Secretary-General with violence if he visits Gaza.

Hamas Reveals Enmity to Egypt, Arab League

Egypt's Mufti Rejects Death Sentence for Brotherhood Leader

Egypt’s top religious authority rejects death sentence proposed for the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, asked to reconsider.

Egypt's Mufti Rejects Death Sentence for Brotherhood Leader

As Cairo Talks Begin, Hamas Vows Never to Disarm

Rejecting key Israeli demand, Hamas spox threatens to 'take the life' of anyone trying to disarm the group; Israeli delegates meet in Egypt.

As Cairo Talks Begin, Hamas Vows Never to Disarm

Hamas Delegation Arrives in Cairo for Ceasefire Talks

Israel rejects new negotiations, noting Hamas has broken five ceasefire deals in 27 days; Egypt pushes truce for 'real peace.'

Hamas Delegation Arrives in Cairo for Ceasefire Talks

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.

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

Ceasefire Talks 'Still On', Says Egypt

Egypt says its invitation to Israeli and PA delegations for ceasefire talks is still in place despite failure of 72-hour humanitarian truce.

Ceasefire Talks 'Still On', Says Egypt

Egypt Invites Israel and PA for Truce Talks

Egypt invites Israel and the Palestinian Authority to send delegates to Cairo for truce talks, after both sides agreed to ceasefire.

Egypt Invites Israel and PA for Truce Talks

Israeli Delegation Arrives in Cairo to Discuss Ceasefire

Israeli delegation arrives in Cairo to discuss a possible ceasefire in Gaza, leaves several hours later.

Israeli Delegation Arrives in Cairo to Discuss Ceasefire

Egyptian Army Destroys 13 Hamas Terror Tunnels

Crackdown on Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood continues as Israel conducts its own terror tunnel operation.

Egyptian Army Destroys 13 Hamas Terror Tunnels

Egyptian Forces Thwart Two Terror Attacks Against Israel

Egyptian security forces eliminated a terrorist who tried to blow himself up near IDF soldiers; disarmed Grad rockets aiming for Israel.

Egyptian Forces Thwart Two Terror Attacks Against Israel

President Sisi Defends Egypt's Role in Israel-Gaza Conflict

Egyptian president says his country remains committed to the 'Palestinian cause', as Hamas bitter over ceasefire proposals.

President Sisi Defends Egypt's Role in Israel-Gaza Conflict

Kerry and Top Aides Checked with Metal Detector in Cairo

Egyptian security officers checked Kerry and his aides as they arrived for a meeting with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Kerry and Top Aides Checked with Metal Detector in Cairo

Report: Hamas's High Demands Preventing Cease-Fire

'Conditions' for truce even more ridiculous than what was leaked to the media, sources say - and Hamas, not Israel, is stalling.

Report: Hamas's High Demands Preventing Cease-Fire

Egyptian Cleric: Hamas Conspiring Against the Palestinian People

Salafi Islamist cleric adds his voice to anti-Hamas sentiment in Egypt, saying the group is plotting against Egypt and the people of Gaza.

Egyptian Cleric: Hamas Conspiring Against the Palestinian People

Hamas Inches Closer to Cease-Fire with Egypt Invitation

Khaled Mashaal invited to Cairo for cease-fire talks, expresses support as long as 'conditions' are met.

Hamas Inches Closer to Cease-Fire with Egypt Invitation

Operation Protective Edge

Hamas Rocket Hits Egypt, Rafah Border Crossing

Security official claims rocket hit Egyptian territory 'by mistake.' Could this escalate tensions between Egypt and Hamas?

Hamas Rocket Hits Egypt, Rafah Border Crossing

Egypt Blames Hamas for Escalation in Gaza

Egypt blames Hamas for the latest escalation in Gaza, but also denounces Israel's ground operation.

Egypt Blames Hamas for Escalation in Gaza

Israeli Delegation to Visit Cairo for Ceasefire Talks

Shin Bet chief among members of an Israeli delegation that will visit Cairo to discuss Gaza ceasefire.

Israeli Delegation to Visit Cairo for Ceasefire Talks

Hamas Official to Visit Cairo for Renewed Ceasefire Talks

After Hamas rejects Egyptian ceasefire proposal and presents its own list of conditions, officials to meet with Egyptian officials.

Hamas Official to Visit Cairo for Renewed Ceasefire Talks

Minister Warns: Cease-Fire to Put Political Pressure on Israel

Cease-fire would hurt Israel more than help, according to Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz - and is both a security and political risk.

Minister Warns: Cease-Fire to Put Political Pressure on Israel

Operation Protective Edge

Egypt Proposes Ceasefire for 9:00 AM

International efforts to broker calm in Gaza move forward - despite the fact that neither Israel nor Hamas is interested.

Egypt Proposes Ceasefire for 9:00 AM

Watch: Egyptian TV Hosts 'Sick and Tired' of Hamas

Enmity towards Islamist groups boils over on Egyptian TV, as hatred of Hamas trumps hostility towards Israel.

Watch: Egyptian TV Hosts 'Sick and Tired' of Hamas

8 Dead in Mortar Attack in Egypt's Sinai

Mortar rounds fired at military post in Sinai, killing at least eight people.

8 Dead in Mortar Attack in Egypt's Sinai

Egyptian Broadcaster: We Should Help Fight Hamas

Egyptians are no fans of Hamas, and a top Egyptian TV personality on Sunday called for Cairo to join in the battle to rout the terror group.

Egyptian Broadcaster: We Should Help Fight Hamas

Egypt Slams 'Oppressive' IDF Operation

'Peace partner' calls for international pressure for ceasefire in operation on 'occupied Palestinian territory' of Gaza.

Egypt Slams 'Oppressive' IDF Operation

Analysis: Egypt Takes Back Seat as Israel Pounds Gaza Terrorists

Hamas launched escalation hoping to benefit from subsequent ceasefire negotiations as it has previously - but this time, that won't work.

Analysis: Egypt Takes Back Seat as Israel Pounds Gaza Terrorists

Egypt Opens Gaza Border Crossing as IAF Offensive Continues

Egypt eases its blockade on Hamas-ruled territory to let injured Gazans through; Israel hits more than 750 terror targets.

Egypt Opens Gaza Border Crossing as IAF Offensive Continues