Egypt

Egypt Concerned Over Terror Threats to Suez Canal

With the Sinai Peninsula in a state of anarchy, Egypt deploys extra security in the Suez Canal to protect it from terrorists.

Egyptians Planning 'Million Man' Anti-Israel March

Egyptian protest organizers are trying to muster a 'million man protest' outside Israel's embassy in Cairo

Israel Bolsters Security on Sinai Border After Terror Attacks

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz is bolstering security on Israel's southern border due to warnings there's more terror in store.

Egypt Planning to Develop its Border With Israel

Egyptian officials plan to develop the region adjoining its border with Israel as politicians push to re-militarize the Sinai.

Terrorists Fire in 'Wrong' Direction, Injure Egyptian Woman

A Gaza terrorist rocket attack fired due south, injured an Egyptian woman, damaged buildings in Rafiah. Egypt's security forces conerned.

‘Zionist Envoy, Leave Egypt or Die,” Demonstrators Demand

The Muslim Brotherhood threatens to kill Israel's ambassador to Cairo if he does not leave the country. “All of Egypt is Hamas.”

Terror Forces US and Egypt to Scrap Joint Exercise

Last week’s terrorist attacks force Egypt and the US to cancel army drill. Senior US official in Cairo to try to calm tension with Israel.

Video: Angry Egyptians Break into Israeli Embassy Compound

More than 2,000 angry Egyptians broke down barriers at Israel’s embassy in Cairo, burned Israeli flags and raised the Egyptian flag.

Barak's Regret Calms Egypt Furor

Egypt apparently mollified as Barak expresses regret for deaths of its soldiers; ambassador to stay in Israel.

Egypt Complains Over Deaths of Its Security Forces

Egypt has lodged a formal complaint with Israel over the killings of three members of its security forces overnight Thursday.

Another Attack Near Eilat, Egyptian Soldiers Killed

A suicide bomber strikes near the site of Thursday's attacks, killing Egyptian soldiers.

Three Egyptians Dead as Israel Chases Terrorists Along Border

Report: An Egyptian army officer and two security personnel dead as the IDF chases terrorists along the border.

2 Children Among 33 Hurt in Multiple Terror Attack; 6 Dead

Arab terrorists can add two children, ages 4 and 6 to their "victory" in maiming Israeli civilians in Thursday's multiple terrorist attack.

Egypt: Sides Talk, Fail to Agree on Constitution

Egypt's liberals and Islamists get together for talk to agree on the principles of a new constitution; No agreements reached.

Libel: Egypt Accuses Israel of Mass Infertility Plot

Egyptian state prosecutors have accused Israel's Mossad of attempting to perpetrate a mass infertility plot via hair products.

Egyptian Army Foils Sixth Attack on Gas Pipeline

Egyptian army arrests four gunmen as they prepare to detonate a device near the gas pipeline which provides gas to Israel.

Report: Bin Laden Physician in Sinai

Egyptian officials say Osama Bin Laden's personal physician and bomb maker is in Sinai after escaping prison earlier this year.

Report: Hamas Harboring Sinai Terrorists

According to Egyptian officials Hamas has refused requests to hand over terrorists it believes perpetrated attacks in Sinai.

Analysis: Mubarak vs Saddam

The trials of deposed Egyptian President and Hosni Mubarak and his counterpart Saddam Hussein look very similar, but are they?

Egypt's Transitional Government Appoints New-Old Governors

Egypt's transitional government this month appointed 15 new governors, but grassroots citizens are still not satisfied.

Egypt Launches "Operation Eagle" in Sinai

Egyptian troops launched "Operation Eagle" in Sinai killing 1 terrorist and arresting 16 others the day after denying it would do so.

Mubarak Judge Orders Cameras Out; Lawyers Brawl

The presiding judge in the trial for former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has ordered cameras out; lawyers brawl to file their motions.

Former Egyptian Minister's Murder Trial Begins

Murder trial of Egypt’s former interior minister, Habib al-Adly, began on Sunday. He is accused of ordering police to fire on protesters.

Egypt Claims: Mossad Spy in Custody

Egypt claims to have uncovered a Mossad agent and apprehended his helper.

Egypt: 'We Will Not Fight Our Own People in Sinai.'

Despite largest deployment of security forces in Sinai since 1973 Egypt says its forces won't mount 'operations', tanks are 'unarmed.'

Egyptian Army Starts Major Operation Against Al-Qaeda

Egyptian army deploys thousands of troops in the Sinai peninsula as part of a major operation against Al-Qaeda militants.

Egyptian Cabinet Targets Islamic Parties

Egypt's cabinet to review the legal status of political parties ahead of coming elections to ensure none are formed on a 'religious basis.'

USAID Director Recalled From Cairo

The USAID director in Cairo abruptly returned to the US as a rift between the Obama administration and Egypt's caretaker gov't widens.

67% of Egyptians Back Executing Mubarak

A recent poll showed 67% of Egyptians back executing ousted president Hosni Mubarak if found guilty of "several crimes against the people.

Former Israeli Ambassador to Egypt: Mubarak is no Saddam Hussein

Zvi Mazel, Israel’s former ambassador to Egypt, says the end of Mubarak’s regime won’t mean a new Egypt, warns of unstable period on the way

Video: Mayhem in Cairo after Claims Mubarak is Dead Since 2005

A defense lawyer claims in court Mubarak died in 2005; mayhem broke out in Tahrir Square after similar claims of a “US-Zionist” conspiracy.

Former Minister: I Offered Mubarak Asylum in Eilat

A leading former Israeli minister, who frequently dealt with Hosni Mubarak, says he offered the deposed leader asylum in Eilat.

Ramadan: Month of Violence?

Arab Regimes Fear Ramadan will Be Month of Violence

Authorities in Syria fear the nightly prayers during Ramadan will transform every day into Friday.

Fifth Pipeline Bombing Marks Sinai Chaos

For the fifth time this year the Sinai gas pipeline to Israel has been bombed marking local chaos as other attacks erupt.

Friday Protest: Islamists Call for Sharia Law in Egypt

Tahrir Square site of a Friday protest, this time of Muslim Brotherhood and Islamic Jihad members who call for Islamic law in Egypt.

Ruthless Mubarak Regime Returns – Without Mubarak

Nothing has changed but the faces in Egypt. Mubarak is gone but mayhem reigns as 296 people are wounded in clashes at Tahrir Square.

Aqaba: A Bridge Too Far

Aqaba: A Bridge Too Far

The planned Egyptian-Saudi bridge over the Gulf of Aqaba may be a bridge too far for Israel and Jordan whose ports will be affected.

Video: Syrian Death Squads Massacre Mourners at Funerals

A mother and brother of a victim of Assad’s death squads were gunned down as they tried to bury the victim. Mass arrests reported.

Egypt Postpones Swearing-In of New Cabinet

Protesters complained that the new cabinet retains ministers they wanted sacked.

Day 7: Tahrir Square Revolution, Take 2

The latest round of protests in Cairo's Tahrir Square have entered a seventh day and are heating up – again.

Report: 'Arab Spring' Broke Tourism to Region

The “Arab Spring” has led to an investor exodus and a drop in tourism as fears of terrorism send tourists to other destinations.

Gas Line Attack Explodes Egyptian-Israel Agreement

The latest Egyptian-Israel gas pipeline blast signals a further erosion of “goodwill” from Cairo, says Landau. Electricity prices to soar.

Fourth Attack on Egypt's Gas Pipeline

Masked gunmen blew up a terminal of the Egyptian natural gas pipeline to Israel and Jordan, the fourth time since February.

Arab Spring: Egypt Suspends Police Officers

In wake of new protests, Egypt's Prime Minister orders suspension of police officers accused of killing demonstrators during the revolution.

Iran’s Tentacles Spread from Syria to Sudan: Intelligence Chief

Iran is directly helping Assad, aiding the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and assisting Sudan, warns IDF’s Intelligence chief Aviv Kochavi.

Egypt: Pipeline Carrying Gas to Israel Explodes Again

For the third time in the last seven months, the pipeline carrying gas from Egypt to Israel and Jordan was blown up by saboteurs.

Egyptian Muslims Harass Coptic Christians – Again

Egyptian Muslims are continuing to harass Christians, this time in the central region of the country.

1,000 Injured in Tahrir Square Clashes

Egyptian medical officials say over 1,000 have been injured in this week's clashes with police in Cairo.

European E. Coli Traced to Egyptian Fenugreek Seeds

An outbreak of the deadly E coli bacteria that spread across Europe last month has been traced to fenugreek seeds from Egypt.

Tahrir Square Reignites

In scenes reminiscent of the uprising that ousted president Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's Tahrir Square has erupted into two-days of riots.

Mubarak Suffering from Stomach Cancer, Lawyer Claims

Former Egyptian President's lawyer says his client is suffering from cancer, while his doctors deny the report.