Egypt

Vayigash: I am who I am because you sold me

Letting go of my expectations.

Sisi declared winner of Egypt's presidential election

Egypt's President wins a new six-year term with 89.6 percent of the vote.

Report:

Israel to agree to new ceasefire and hostage release

Egyptian security sources say Israel and Hamas are both open to renewed ceasefire and hostage release.

Mikeitz: Joseph and Judah

Israel's first Chief Rabbi:The strife among Jacob’s sons centered on two conflicting viewpoints regarding the sanctity of the Jewish people.

Why did G-d act with chessed towards Egypt?

Why did G-d warn Pharaoh of the famine to come?

Reports:

Contacts underway on renewing talks on hostage deal

Arab newspaper reports that intensive talks have been held in recent days to renew indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas.

Jewish community in Egypt:

'Jewish community will not celebrate Hanukkah at the synagogue'

Cairo Jewish community decided not to celebrate Hanukkah at the synagogue, due to increased display of antisemitism since beginning of war.

Egypt: Agreement on 2-day ceasefire extension close

Egyptian govt. says Hamas will release 20 more hostages in exchange for 2 more days before the fighting resumes.

No one wants the Palestinian Arabs

Tell me, who would want his country to host people who torture and murder infants and the elderly? Opinion.

Report:

Egypt to open Rafah crossing for the transfer of wounded Gazans

Media in Egypt report that Rafah crossing will be opened for the purpose of transferring wounded Palestinian Arabs into Egypt.

Egyptian authorities:

Taba explosion caused by downed drone

The explosion occurred at a medical facility in Egyptian town located near Israeli border. Authorities belive drone came from Yemen.

Egyptian President:

'Destroy Hamas? It'll take years'

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi says during meeting with French President Israel should not go into Gaza following Hamas' massacre of 1,400 Israelis.

Egypt terror attack:

'There were dozens of soldiers, not one came to help'

The wife of a man who was murdered by an Egyptian police officer in Alexandria recounted the disregard of the local authorities.

Diplomatic battle between Israel & Egypt can decide Gaza future

For Egypt, Gaza is a forward outpost that keeps IDF forces occupied in the south, disturbs Israel, and prevents it from strengthening. Op-ed

Sources:

Rafah crossing won't open Friday despite Biden's expectations

Source says crossing still needs road repairs, and other details need to be worked out before aid trucks can pass through.

Biden:

'Sisi agreed to open Rafah crossing to Gaza'

US President says Egyptian President has agreed to open Rafah crossing to allow 20 trucks carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza.

US report:

Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt to open

Rafah border crossing to open for entry of foreigners and dual nationals, as well as the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Hamas invasion:

'There were warning signs'

Intelligence services may have had prior warning of the Hamas invasion that left hundreds dead in southern Israel.

Report:

2 Israeli tourists murdered by Egyptian policeman in Alexandria

Policeman opens fire on bus carrying Israeli tour group, injuring and possibly killing multiple passengers.

Egypt's Al-Sisi confirms he will seek reelection

Egypt will hold a presidential election in December, with a runoff in January if no candidate secures more than 50% of the vote.

Egypt to hold presidential election in December

Egypt to hold presidential election over three days in December, but Sisi is highly likely to remain in power until 2030.

Israeli arrested in Sinai last month released

Daniel Haim was arrested on August 24th on his way to a vacation in the Sinai Peninsula after five handgun bullets were found in his bag.

Report:

Egypt asked Israel not to harm Hamas and Jihad leaders

An Arabic newspaper reported that Egypt and the US are working to prevent an escalation between Israel and the Palestinian terror groups.

Israeli arrested in Sinai 'accidentally forgot bullets in bag'

Daniel Haim, 24, is arrested at Egyptian border after bullets are discovered among his belongings.

Hamas claims:

Contacts with Egypt, Qatar and UN to prevent flare-up

Hamas spokesman claims talks are talking with mediators in an attempt to prevent a security deterioration.

Egypt's AI citadel

Egypt is building a new administrative capital - but at whose expense? Op-ed.

Egypt, Jordan, PA leaders discuss Israel-Saudi normalization

Possible normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia discussed in meeting between President Al-Sisi, King Abdullah II, and Abbas.

Israel examining canceling flights to Sharm El-Sheikh

Direct flights began over a year ago, in a step aimed at warming relations between Israel and Egypt and encouraging tourism.

Russian man's remains found in shark killed off Egyptian coast

10-foot tiger shark dissected after eating 23-year-old man in unusual predation event at Egyptian beach.

Jordan:

Member of Parliament praises 'martyr' who killed IDF soldiers

Jordan's MP Khalil Atiyah calls to honor Egyptian police officer who murdered three Israeli soldiers, calls him a 'mighty martyr.'

Netanyahu, El-Sisi, discuss shooting attack on Egypt border

Egypt's President El-Sisi expresses condolences for deaths of three IDF soldiers, reiterates commitment to full investigation into shooting.

Egyptian policeman who killed IDF soldiers is identified

Mohammad Salah, 22, is claimed to have suffered mental difficulties following the death of a comrade. Israel has returned his body to Egypt.

IDF soldiers murdered by Egyptian terrorist laid to rest

3 IDF soldiers killed by Egyptian police officer on border laid to rest in Tzfat, Ofakim, and Rishon Letzion.

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'Our message to Egypt: we expect a thorough investigation'

Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed the investigation and the repercussions of the deadly terror attack on the Egyptian border.

Most important thing is Unity:

Singer pauses concert to mention Egypt border attack

Eyal Golan paused a concert in Tel Aviv and mentioned the deadly attack: 'Life in Israel isn't easy.'

Oil tanker suffers engine failure in Suez Canal

Three Egyptian tugboats were deployed to tow the SEAVIGOUR, a Malta-flagged ship, out of the canal.

Quran found on terrorist:

More details come out about Egypt border attack

The terrorist who killed three IDF soldiers on the Egyptian border was carrying a Quran, knife, and six magazines.

Three IDF soldiers killed on Egypt border to be laid to rest

Lia Bin-Nun, Ohad Dahan, & Uri Yitzhak Iluz, the IDF soldiers killed on the Egypt-Israel border, will be laid to rest in their hometowns.

Israel demands answers over attack on Egyptian border

Officials of all levels and parties demand investigation of the attack on the Egyptian border that left three IDF soldiers dead.

Chilling:

A fallen soldier's last TikTok

Lia Bin-Nun was killed by an Egyptian policeman, while on duty on the Egypt-Israel border. This is her last TikTok video.

Did Israel agree to ceasefire?

'Quiet will be answered with quiet'

'If Israel is attacked or threatened, it will to do everything necessary to protect itself,' NSC chief Tzachi Hanegbi tells Egypt.

Egypt presents Israel with new ceasefire proposal

Proposal includes temporary ceasefire starting at midnight, and reopening of crossings. Unclear if agreement has been reached.

'Munich Group' Ministers:

'We urge an immediate comprehensive ceasefire'

Foreign Ministers of France, Egypt, Germany and Jordan meet in Berlin, express concern over Gaza violence.

270 rockets:

Report: Israel, Gaza terror groups agree to ceasefire

Eyptian sources claim ceasefire talks successful. David's Sling has first successful interception of rocket fired at Tel Aviv.

Government discussing gas field off the shores of Gaza

Government holding discussions on development of gas reservoir called "Marine", located about 30 kilometers from the shores of Gaza.

Egypt:

14 dead in collision between bus and truck

The accident occurred on Assuit-Kharga highway, around 400 km southwest of Cairo.

Report: Egypt had plan to sell 40,000 rockets to Russia

Leaked classified US intelligence documents Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi planning to send thousands of weapons to Moscow.

Egypt's Sisi discusses nuclear plant with Russian officials

Construction by Russia's state-owned energy corporation of Egypt's first nuclear plant began in July of last year.

Both sides pessimistic about Sharm el-Sheikh summit today

Summit between Israel, PA aims to prevent violence during Ramadan. Previous Aqaba summit coincided with murder of Yaniv brothers.

One week before Ramadan:

Israel and PA to hold another summit in Egypt

More than two weeks after the summit in Aqaba, the two sides will meet again in Sharm El-Sheikh.

Hamas refuses to agree to calm, threatens new escalation

Efforts of Egypt and Qatar to restrain Hamas and other terrorist organizations encountering difficulties.

Following security escalation:

Jordan to host emergency summit

The summit was initiated by the United States, Jordan and Egypt, and will include PA and possibly Israeli representatives as well.

Arab newspaper:

Egypt asked IDF Chief of Staff to work to stop the escalation

Report says there are difficulties in communication between Egypt and Israel in the efforts to stop the escalation.

Two enemies, two strategies

There is a difference  between how we behave as individual Jews and when we are a nation that is fighting for its’ land.

Why did Hashem make a mockery of Egypt?

What purpose does making a mockery of those who mock Hashem and mistreat His people?

Uncovering the connection: Bread and the Exodus from Egypt

Israel's first Chief Rabbi: Why do we say "God who brings forth" only on the blessing for bread, as G-d says about the Exodus from Egypt?

Egypt:

38 handed life sentences over corruption, other charges

Among those sentenced was a businessman whose social media posts sparked protests in 2019.

Not fit for the job? Great! Rav S. R. Hirsch on the parasha

G-d told Moshe: “This” – your inadequacy and self-doubt – will be a sign to the Jews that I have sent you.

Egyptian official:

'Ben-Gvir's Temple Mount visit won't create serious rift'

Report citing Egyptian official claims Cairo won't downgrade bilateral relations with Jerusalem over Ben-Gvir's Temple Mount visit.

Why does descending to Egypt frighten Jacob?

A selection of commentators whoweigh in on this troubling question and their psychologically enlightening answers.