Egypt

Islamists 'Islamicize' Egyptian Singer With Female Caftan

Radical Islamists tried to 'islamicize' one of Egypt's best-loved cultural icons

Traditional Belly Dance TV Banned by Egyptian Court

The Islamization of Egypt continues, with the nation’s court ordering a TV channel off the air that broadcasts belly dance clips.

60 Arrested in Egypt Anti-Morsi Clashes

Egyptian police arrested 60 demonstrators across the country during violent protests targeting government and police buildings.

Egypt to Arm Policemen in Wake of Cop Protests

Egypt will arm low ranking policemen with pistols, after they held protests demanding weapons and better work conditions.

Egypt Approves New Controversial Protest Law

Egypt's cabinet approves a new draft law regulating public demonstrations that is slammed by rights groups as restrictive.

Egypt's Central Bank Governor Narrowly Escapes Carjack Attack

Three masked gunmen killed the bodyguard of the Governor of Egypt’s Central Bank and stole his car on Wednesday. The driver survived.

Cambridge and Oxford Set Sights on Jewish Genizah

Cambridge and Oxford universities announced they will be conducting a fund-raising effort aimed at purchasing the Lewis-Gibson Genizah.

Clashes Break Out Outside Presidential Palace in Cairo

Egyptian police fire tear gas and water cannons at protesters outside the presidential palace.

Israeli Detained in Egypt Sentenced to Two Years

Andrei Pashnichikov, the Israeli who was arrested in Egypt, has been sentenced to two years in prison, Egyptian media claims.

Thousands Protest Egypt’s Morsi 2 Years Post-Mubarak

Thousands demonstrated against Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood-backed President Mohamed Morsi two years after Hosni Mubarak stepped down.

Former Ambassador: Egypt Unrest Won't Ease Anytime Soon

Israel’s former ambassador to Egypt, Zvi Mazel, predicts that riots in Egypt will continues in the foreseeable future.

Egypt Blocks YouTube Over Anti-Islam Film

A court in Egypt orders that YouTube be blocked for a month for hosting the "Innocence of Muslims" film.

Video: Egyptian Salafi Cleric Calls to Kill Opposition Leaders

A radical Egyptian cleric has called to kill the leaders of the country’s opposition, leading to security being increased around them.

Thousands Demonstrate Against Morsi in Egypt

Thousands take to the streets across Egypt for rallies demanding President Morsi fulfill the goals of the revolt that brought him to power.

Egypt Slams US Senator's 'Morsi Is Our Enemy' Comments

Egypt’s Foreign Minister harshly criticized Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK) on Thursday for calling President Morsi an “enemy” of the US.

Four Egyptians Detained Following Ahmadinejad Shoe Toss

Egyptian security forces arrested four men outside a mosque in Cairo for trying to attack Iranian President Ahmadinejad.

Egyptian Official: Sinai Will Not Be Used to Threaten Israel

US secretary of defense Leon Panetta spoke to Egyptian counterpart, who affirmed Egypt's commitment to maintaining peace treaty with Israel.

Ahmadinejad Makes Historic Visit to Cairo

Iranian President Ahmadinejad arrived in Cairo on Tuesday, marking the first visit of an Iranian president to Egypt in over thirty years.

Egyptian Official: Beating of Naked Man Was Pre-Planned

A former Egyptian presidential candidate told Al Arabiya that dragging and beating of naked man was planned to terrorize public.

Relatively Quiet Day in Egypt After Weekend Clashes

Sporadic clashes break out between protesters and security forces outside the presidential palace in Cairo, after Friday clashes kill one.

Egypt Receives First Batch of F-16s from the U.S.

Egypt receives four F-16 aircraft from the United States, the first of a group of 20 that will be delivered this year.

Latest Anti-Semitic Conspiracy Theory 'Too Absurd'

“It would seem that no allegation made against Jews and Israel is too absurd,” says ADL of latest anti-Semitic conspiracy theory.

Kerry Likely to Visit Israel, Egypt in First Trip Abroad

Secretary of State John Kerry said he plans to visit Israel and Egypt as part of his first trip in his new role.

Egypt's Opposition: Oust Morsi, Prosecute Him

Egypt's main opposition group backs calls to oust the ruling Islamists after deadly clashes erupt throughout the country.

Egypt: Clashes Near Presidential Palace

Protesters and security forces clash at the Egyptian presidential palace as thousands rally against President Mohammed Morsi.

GOP Senators Introduce Legislation Banning Arms Sales to Egypt

Two United States Republican senators introduced legislation on Thursday to halt arms sales to Egypt.

Egypt Detains Black Bloc Member Over 'Israeli Sabotage Plan'

Egyptian authorities detained a member of the Black Bloc militant group suspected of planning to carry out an Israeli-directed sabotage plan

Radical Cleric Tells Morsi: Kill the 'Thugs' Or We'll Do It

A controversial Egyptian preacher urges President Morsi to kill “thugs” and “criminals” who are burning the country.

Merkel Urges Morsi to Hold Dialogue with Opposition

German Chancellor Merkel urges visiting Egyptian president to ensure constant dialogue as his country grapples with a political crisis.

Morsi: Jewish Slurs Misunderstood, Taken Out of Context

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi defended his rancorous anti-Semitic comments, claiming that they were taken out of context.

Morsi Aide: Holocaust Was a Hoax Cooked Up by the U.S.

A key figure in Morsi's government has called the Holocaust a hoax cooked up by U.S. intelligence operatives.

Two People Killed as Egypt Clashes Continue for Fifth Day

Deadly unrest grips Egypt for a fifth straight day. One man killed in Cairo, and another shot dead in outside a police station in Port Said.

Morsi Declares State of Emergency in Wake of Riots

Egyptian President declares a state of emergency in three provinces hit by rioting which has left dozens dead.

Egypt: Deadly Riots After Soccer Riot Verdict Announced

Street clashes kill at least 30 people in Egypt's Port Said, after 21 soccer fans sentenced to death over a bloody stadium riot.

Egypt: Protesters Clash with Police on Anniversary of Revolt

Egyptian protesters storm government headquarters and clash with police during mass rallies on the second anniversary of the 2011 uprising.

Morsi Claims Anti-Semitic Diatribe Taken Out of Context

Egyptian President Morsi claims his virulent anti-Semitic comments about "apes and pigs" were misrepresented.

Dutch Jewish Journalist: My Taxes Won't Support Egypt Islamists

A Dutch Jewish journalist refuses to pay taxes to support Egypt, or President Mohamed Morsi, head of an "Islamic-Fascist movment."

Egypt to Host Another Fatah-Hamas Meeting

Members of Abbas's Fatah faction and rival Hamas will meet on Wednesday in Cairo, says Fatah official.

Historian: Muslim Brotherhood Responsible for Jews Fleeing Egypt

An Egyptian historian has fingered the Muslim Brotherhood as being responsible for Jews fleeing Egypt.

Mubarak to be Retried, Egypt Court Orders

An Egyptian court orders a retrial for former president Hosni Mubarak, after accepting an appeal against the life sentence handed to him.

Egypt: Protesters Attacked Near Presidential Palace

Unknown assailants attack demonstrators near Cairo's presidential palace, injuring 14.

Abbas and Mashaal to Meet Morsi in Egypt

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi will meet PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal in Cairo on Wednesday.

Jews Welcome Resignation of 'Unacceptable' Morsi Aide

ADL welcomes resignation of adviser to Egyptian President Morsi who called for Jews of Egyptian descent to return to Egypt, "leave Israel".

Egypt Says it Foiled Sinai Church Bombing

Egypt announced Monday that it had foiled an attack at a Coptic church in the Rafiah area of northern Sinai.

Egyptian Who 'Invited' Jews 'Back Home' Resigns Post

Essam el-Erian, a top advisor to Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, has resigned from his position, Egyptian media reported Sunday.

Report: Israel Discussing With Egypt Release of Alleged 'Spy'

Gaza media reported Sunday that an Israeli delegation was in Egypt to discuss the release of the Israeli arrested last weekend for spying

IMF Official to Visit Egypt, Discuss Loan

A top IMF official will visit Egypt on Monday for talks on a $4.8 billion loan frozen because of political unrest in the country.

Egypt's Islamic Jihad: Jews Deserve to be Killed

The Islamic Jihad terrorist group vows to fight Jews if they return to Egypt in the wake of remarks by Muslim Brotherhood official.

Egypt Seizes U.S.-Made Weapons Meant for Gaza

Egyptian security forces have seized U.S.-made anti-tank and surface-to-air missiles destined for Gaza, security officials say.

Israeli Imprisoned in Yemen, Accused of Spying

An Israeli accused of spying for Israel has been imprisoned for the last several weeks in Yemen, the country’s media reported Wednesday.

PM: Egyptian Border Fence Near Completion

PM Netanyahu said Wednesday that the final section of the security fence along the Egyptian border should be completed by the end of March.

Source: Egypt Interrogating Arrested Israeli

Egyptian prosecutors are interrogating 24-year-old Andrei Pashnichikov who is suspected of espionage, a judicial source says.

Egypt Prevented 3 Attempts to Smuggle Weapons into Gaza

Sources: Egypt has prevented three instances of smuggling of weapons into Gaza since Operation Pillar of Defense.

Morsi Aide: Israel Will Cease to Exist Within Decade

Deputy head of the Muslim Brotherhood's political arm in Egypt says that Israel would cease to exist by the end of the decade.

Egypt Investigates Satirist Over Morsi 'Insult'

Egypt's state prosecutor ordered an investigation into a claim that a popular satirical show host insulted President Mohamed Morsi.

Israeli Detained in Egypt Photographed Security Equipment

Egyptian officials say that 24-year-old Andrei Pashnichikov photographed security equipment in the Sinai.

Another Israeli Arrested, Imprisoned in Egypt

An Israeli from Bat Yam has been arrested, and is under detention in Egypt.

Egypt to Pursue a Relationship with Hizbullah

Egypt will pursue a relationship with Hizbullah as a “real political and military force”, says Egyptian ambassador.

Morsi's Advisor: Jews Should Return to Egypt

Morsi advisor causes media storm when he says that Jews should return to Egypt rather than live in "a country contaminated by occupation."

Egypt's Opposition Leaders to be Investigated for Incitement

Egypt's public prosecutor orders a probe into the three leaders of the opposition, on suspicion of inciting followers to overthrow Morsi.