Egypt

Details Emerge on Egypt's Gaza 'Expulsion Plan'

Details emerge of buffer zone with Gaza, including relocation of residents from border; Sisi justifies as 'war of existence' after attacks.

Gaza Truce Talks Postponed Until Late November

Chief PA negotiator says delay due to Egyptian closure of border with Gaza declared after state of emergency instated in Sinai.

Egypt to Create Buffer Zone with Gaza

Due to Friday's attack, claiming the lives of 31 soldiers, President Sisi plans to expand the buffer zone on border between Gaza and Sinai.

Egypt Declares State of Emergency in Sinai after Bloody Friday

President Sisi says jihadists threaten Egypt's very existence, proclaims 3-month state of emergency in restive Sinai Peninsula.

28 Egyptian Soldiers Killed in Sinai Attack

Car bomb in Sinai Peninsula kills 28 soldiers, one of the deadliest attacks against security forces since 2013.

Survey Reveals Europe Likes ISIS More Than Arab States Do

Why is support for brutal jihadists flourishing in the West, even as the terror group is largely shunned in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon?

Egyptian Court Sentences 7 Sinai Jihadis to Death

Members of Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis found guilty of deadly attacks against Egyptian military targets

Israel to Sell Gas to Egypt

Officials behind the Tamar gas field on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding to supply Egypt with Israeli gas.

Marine Intifada? Skirmishes Rise Along Gaza Coast

Fisherman bait Israeli naval forces along 6-km nautical border, officers say - and may be looking to reel in intelligence, not food.

Egyptian Soldiers Killed in Gaza Tunnel Collapse

Officers among the dead after smuggling tunnel from Hamas-run Gaza collapses during demolition operation.

Jimmy Carter Pulls Human Rights Center from 'Undemocratic' Egypt

Carter Center established in 2011 when Muslim Brotherhood voted in, pulled now over Sisi's 'crackdown on opposition.'

Egypt: 9 Hurt in Explosion Near Cairo Court

Explosion near Egypt's High Court of Justice in central Cairo hurts nine civilians.

No Patience in Egypt: 68 Palestinian Arabs Deported Back to Gaza

Egyptian crackdown on Hamas extends to private citizens, as exiles from the poverty-stricken region are turned away.

Selling out Israel?

Diplomat Warns Obama May Be Holding Secret Iran Talks

Obama likely to extend Iran nuclear talks and flex on demands says senior Israeli source, even as Egypt wages diplomatic war on Israel.

Top Leader of Egyptian ISIS Copycat Killed in Sinai

Top leader of Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis killed by Egyptian soldiers in the north of the Sinai Peninsula.

Egypt Arrests Recruiters for ISIS

Egyptian security forces arrest four suspected members of a cell recruiting fighters for the “Islamic State” in Syria.

Commander of Jihadist Group Killed in Sinai Clashes

Egypt's army kills a field commander for the jihadist group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis.

Former IDF Intel Head Sheds New Light on Yom Kippur War Failures

Eli Zeira says Golda Meir's 'nonsense' exacerbated failure, laments 'Israel still doesn't understand the Arabs.'

Egypt Sentences 68 Brotherhood Supporters to Jail

68 Muslim Brotherhood supporters given jail terms in a case related to deadly violence following Morsi's ouster.

Egypt Set to Boycott Turkey Over Muslim Brotherhood Support

Officials in Egypt are demanding an immediate and total boycott of Turkish goods, as tensions between the two countries worsen.

Verdict in Mubarak's Trial Postponed

Egyptian court postpones a verdict in the retrial of former President on charges of corruption and killing protesters.

Egyptian Host: I Can Understand Suicide Bombings in Israel

Egyptian host says that she does not condone suicide bombings, but can perhaps understand when they happen in Israel.

Sisi: Egypt Willing to Help Coalition Against IS

Egypt's President says Cairo would do "whatever is required" to help the U.S.-led coalition against the “Islamic State”.

Egypt Kills Gazan Breaching Sinai Border by Tunnel

Egyptian security busts tunnel runners, in what may have been smuggling attempt or part of recently revealed human trafficking ring.

Sinai Jihadists Behead Alleged 'Israeli Spy'

The Al-Qaeda-inspired Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis beheads a man for allegedly conspiring with Israel, the third such incident in recent weeks.

Fatah Exposes Hamas's Trafficking Network to Europe

Fatah reveals Hamas smuggling people from Gaza via Egypt to Europe for $2,000 to $3,500 per person; Hamas partially denies.

Watch: Palestinian, Egyptian Commentators Argue about Gaza War

In a televised debate, a Fatah official and a newspaper editor in Egypt argued about Hamas's "achievements" during recent Gaza war.

Turkey 'Would Welcome' Exiled Muslim Brotherhood Leaders

Turkey-Egypt tensions spike further as Erdogan offers new home to Islamists booted out of Qatar, rejects reports he is buying oil from ISIS.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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'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.

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.

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 Charges Morsi With Endangering National Security

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

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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 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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

Clashes in Cairo as Morsi Supporters Riot

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

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.

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.

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.

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.