Egypt

Egyptian Police Shut Passage to Israel

Egyptian police closed a commercial passage with Israel on Sunday in support protest over officers' abduction.

Sinai Bedouin Hint: We Were Better Off Under Israel

Sinai Bedouin blame interior ministry for kidnappings in the region and say: We've already paid a price for Israel returning the land.

Egypt: Terrorists Planned to Bomb Cairo Embassies

Terrorists arrested in Egypt over the weekend were planning to attack the U.S. and French embassies, officials said.

Egyptian Lawmakers: Remove Israeli Ambassador

Members of Egypt’s upper house of parliament demand that the Israeli ambassador be removed because of "assaults on Al-Aqsa."

Mubarak's Lawyer Denies His Client Gave a Newspaper Interview

Mubarak reportedly told a privately-owned newspaper that it was "too early" to judge successor Morsi.

Egyptian Islamists Protest Against Israel

Dozens of Islamist protesters gather at the Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, hold an anti-Israel demonstration.

Two Missiles Target Russian Passenger Plane Over Syria: Report

Unidentified assailants fired two land-to-air missiles at a Russian passenger plane carrying over 150 people when it flew over Syria.

Egypt Arrests 12 'Black Bloc' Members at Presidency

Egyptian police arrests 12 members of "Black Bloc" following clashes outside Cairo's presidential palace.

Egypt Assures Hagel: We're Committed to Peace with Israel

Egypt’s leaders have assured visiting U.S. Defense Secretary that they are committed to their country’s peace treaty with Israel.

Israeli Bedouin Imprisoned in Egypt Begins Hunger Strike

An Israeli Bedouin who has been imprisoned in Egypt for more than 12 years on spying charges has begun an open-ended hunger strike.

Egypt to Try Detained Qaddafi Cousin, Wanted in Libya

Egypt will try a cousin and top aide of late Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi on charges of attempted murder.

Egypt: 39 Hurt in Clashes Between Islamists and Opposition

At least 39 hurt after opposition activists march on thousands of Islamists rallying outside the Supreme Court in Cairo.

Leader of Egyptian Jewish Community Brought to Rest

More than a hundred mourners came to pay their last respects to Carmen Weinstein, who died this week at 84.

Radical Egyptian Cleric: Boston Bombing Meant to Send a Message

A radical Egyptian Salafi cleric said that the terror attack in Boston was meant to tell the West that terrorists are alive and well.

Muslim Brotherhood Links Boston Attack to Anti-Islam Conspiracy

A leader of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood on Tuesday linked the Boston bombings to an anti-Islam conspiracy.

New Head of Egyptian Jews Will Refuse Israeli Financial Help

New leader of Egypt's Jewish community says she'll refuse Israeli offers of financial help for the renovation of Egypt's synagogues.

Egypt Summons Canadian Envoy Over Baird's Jerusalem Visit

Egypt's foreign ministry summoned Canada's charge d'affaires in Cairo, over FM John Baird's visit to eastern Jerusalem.

Egypt Keeping Gaza Peace with Israel

Egypt is largely responsible for helping to maintain the cease fire between Israel and Hamas terrorist-run Gaza, says a Mideast expert.

Judge in Mubarak's Retrial Resigns Within Seconds

The judge in the retrial of ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak stepped aside just seconds after the opening of the first hearing.

Head of Egypt's Jewish Community Dies at 84

Carmen Weinstein, the leader of Egypt's small remaining Jewish community, died on Saturday at the age of 84.

Egyptian Protesters Operated on Without Anesthetic, Says Report

Egyptian army doctors were ordered to operate without anesthetic on wounded protesters, says a report on military malpractice.

Sinai Bedouin Kidnap and Release a Hungarian Peacemaker

Armed Bedouin tribesmen freed a Hungarian peacekeeper in Egypt's Sinai after briefly detaining him.

Report: Egyptian Army Tortured, Killed Civilians During Uprising

Egypt's armed forces participated in forced disappearances, torture and killings during the 2011 uprising, a leaked report finds.

Egypt’s Mubarak-Era PM ‘Not Guilty’ on Corruption

Egypt’s final Mubarak-era prime minister was found “not guilty” on corruption charges Sunday.

Egypt: One Killed in Clashes Between Muslims and Copts

One killed in clashes at Cairo's Coptic cathedral, after funeral prayers for four Christians during which Copts chanted against Morsi.

Reports: Egypt Slams Hamas Over Rocket Attacks on Israel

Egypt has demanded explanations from Hamas as to how it is allowing terror groups to fire rockets into southern Israel, reports said

Egyptian Court Rules Against Extraditing Qaddafi Cousin

An Egyptian court ruled against extraditing Muammar Qaddafi’s cousin to Libya, where he is wanted on corruption charges.

US Embassy Deletes Tweet Following Spat With Egypt

US Embassy in Cairo deletes controversial tweet about attacks on freedom of expression in Egypt following complaints by President Morsi.

Egypt Denies Hamas Man Wanted Over Border Attack

Egypt denies reports that a top Hamas military commander was wanted by Cairo in connection with the killing in August of 16 border guards.

Haniyeh in Cairo to Bemoan 'Israeli Truce Violations'

Hamas leader Ismail Haniya traveled to Cairo on Saturday to discuss "Israeli violations" of truce following Operation Pillar of Defense.

Egypt Arrests Scuba Divers Accused of Cutting Internet Cables

The Egyptian military has arrested three scuba divers accused of cutting an undersea Internet cable off coast of Alexandria.

Opposition, Islamists Clash in Cairo

Opposition protesters clash with Islamists near Muslim Brotherhood headquarters in Cairo, after activists march to the building.

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Registers as NGO

A day after a panel of judges recommended its dissolution, Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood was registered as an NGO.

Egyptian Villagers Lynch Suspected Car Thief

Egyptian villagers lynched a suspected car thief, in the latest in a spate of such vigilante killings in the face of growing lawlessness.

Egypt: Judges Recommend Dissolution of Muslim Brotherhood

Egyptian judges recommend the dissolution of the Muslim Brotherhood, say it has no legal status.

Film on Egyptian Jews Cleared For Screening

A documentary on Egyptian Jews that had been blocked by the country's security service will screen in theaters.

Egyptians Rally, Call on Army to Assume Power

Hundreds of Egyptians demonstrated in Cairo to press for the army to assume power in a country plagued by unrest and instability.

Israel vs. The Locusts - Pests to Plague Jews for Passover?

The Agriculture Ministry redoubled efforts to battle new swarms of locusts that have descended upon the Land of Israel. More are on the way.

Egypt's Morsi Appeals Cancellation of Elections

A legal body representing Morsi filed an appeal against a ruling cancelling Egypt’s parliamentary polls.

PA Arabs Nabbed in Egypt, Suspected of Spying

Seven Palestinian Authority Arabs have been arrested by Egyptian security on suspicion of carrying out a military reconnaissance mission.

Mubarak Surprises With a Call to Rally Around Morsi

Former Egyptian president makes a surprise call to Egyptians to rally around his Islamist successor, who he himself jailed twice.

Egypt Bans Film About Local Jewish Community

Egyptian security services have banned a film about the Jews of Egypt on the eve of its scheduled release.

Report: Egypt Arrests Israeli Man Trying to Visit Holy Site

The PA's Ma'an news service said Egypt arrested an Israeli citizen on his way to the grave of Rabbi Ya'akov Abuhatzeira.

Egypt: Verdict Over Soccer Violence Re-fuels Unrest

A court verdict over deadly soccer violence sparks fresh unrest in Egypt, with two people killed.

Egyptian Court Orders Cancellation of Parliamentary Elections

Egypt's administrative court orders the cancellation of controversial parliamentary elections scheduled for April 22.

Video: Chairman of Egypt's MB Calls for Israel's Destruction

A video posted by MEMRI shows a clip from 2006 in which an official from Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood party called for Israel’s destruction.

Egypt's 'Eye Sniper' Sentenced to Three Years

Egyptian police officer nicknamed the "eye sniper" was sentenced to three years in prison for involvement in deadly Cairo clashes.

Egypt: Security Building in Port Said Set Ablaze

The main security building in Egypt's Port Said set ablaze as fighting continues between police and protesters.

US Releases $250 Million in Aid to Egypt

Secretary of State John Kerry released $250 million in financial aid to Egypt, with a pledge of more if President Morsi implements reforms.

Egyptian Court Acquits Jewish Leader of Fraud

President of the Egyptian Jewish community acquitted of fraud and embezzlement of $450,000, the Egyptian Independent reported.

Egypt: Policeman Killed in Continued Port Said Unrest

A policeman was killed in Port Said after the authorities decided to move prisoners awaiting a verdict over involvement in a soccer riot.

Egypt Struck by Swarm of Locusts Ahead of Passover

To those who thought the Passover Haggadah might have been exaggerating – think again. Millions of locusts have swooped down on to Egypt.

Kerry in Egypt to Press for Political Consensus

Kerry in Cairo plans to underline the need for a political consensus to overcome Egypt's crippling economic crisis.

Fatal Egyptian Balloon Crash Rules Out Criminal Activity

An initial probe into a hot air balloon crash that killed up to 19 tourists in Egypt ruled out any criminal activity as a cause of accident.

Egyptian Court Throws Out Case Calling to End Peace with Israel

A court in Cairo rules that it has no jurisdiction over a lawsuit calling to end the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.

Egypt's Opposition Announces Boycott of Elections

Egypt's main opposition bloc says it will boycott upcoming elections because their transparency cannot be guaranteed.

Egyptian Hot Air Balloon Crash Kills 19

A hot air balloon exploded and plunged to earth in Egypt during a sunrise flight on Tuesday, killing up to 19 tourists.

Morsi Seeks Talks With Opposition Amid Boycott Calls

Egyptian President Morsi has called for a meeting with the country's opposition to discuss upcoming legislative polls, amid boycott calls.

Cairo: Protesters Block Doors to Administrative Building

Protesters block the doors to Cairo's main administrative building as part of a growing campaign against President Mohammed Morsi.

Morsi Announces Dates for Parliamentary Elections

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi calls parliamentary elections starting April 27.