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News and updates about Egypt

Netanyahu reveals how many meetings he held with Al-Sisi

Following Bennett's meeting with Egyptian President, opposition leader reveals a number of secret meetings he held with the Egyptian leader.

Netanyahu reveals how many meetings he held with Al-Sisi

Bennett-Sisi meeting:

Egyptians provided separate dishes for PM's kosher meal

First meeting between the Prime Minister and the President of Egypt was defined as "warm and cordial".

Egyptians provided separate dishes for PM's kosher meal

Bennett, el-Sisi discuss Iranian threat, Hamas

Political source reveals Israeli, Egyptian leaders discussed range of regional security issues in addition to enhancing economic ties.

Bennett, el-Sisi discuss Iranian threat, Hamas

Bennett: Peace with Egypt basis for regional stability

PM returns from first meeting with Egyptian President el-Sisi. 'Meeting was very good and productive.'

Bennett: Peace with Egypt basis for regional stability

PM Bennett meets with Egyptian president in Sinai

Israeli Prime Minister to travel to Sinai to meet with President el-Sisi, following his invitation to visit Egypt.

PM Bennett meets with Egyptian president in Sinai

Report: Egypt warned Hamas of 'very violent' reaction to rockets

Egypt passes message from Israel to Gaza, warning Gaza terror groups to cease rocket fire.

Report: Egypt warned Hamas of 'very violent' reaction to rockets

Egypt attempting to revive Israel-PA peace talks

Egypt's intelligence service preparing to put the final touches on a "new peace initiative".

Egypt attempting to revive Israel-PA peace talks

PA groups blame Egypt for deaths of several men in tunnel

Several Palestinian Arab groups, including Hamas, accuse Egypt's army of killing three men in tunnel near the border area using toxic gas.

PA groups blame Egypt for deaths of several men in tunnel

PA report: Israeli relief for Gaza followed Egyptian pressure

Israel's recent relief measures for Gaza are directly linked to pressure by the US, Egypt and other countries, according to PA newspaper.

PA report: Israeli relief for Gaza followed Egyptian pressure

Report: Hamas weighing protests on Egyptian border

Egypt demanding proof of 'good intentions' before Rafah Crossing can be reopened, reports say.

Report: Hamas weighing protests on Egyptian border

Egypt authorizes locally produced COVID-19 vaccine

The vaccine is co-produced by the Chinese company Sinovac and the Egyptian Holding Company for Biological Products and Vaccines.

Egypt authorizes locally produced COVID-19 vaccine

Egypt to close Rafah crossing until further notice

Egypt will close Rafah crossing until further notice on Monday, citing security reasons.

Egypt to close Rafah crossing until further notice

FM Lapid to Egyptian minister: Israel won't accept rocket fire

Egypt and Israel should advance partnerships in civilian and economic issues, Israeli Foreign Min. Yair Lapid and Egypt's Abbas Kamel agree.

FM Lapid to Egyptian minister: Israel won't accept rocket fire

PM Bennett invited to Egypt in coming weeks

Senior Egyptian intelligence official meets PM, Bennett in Jerusalem, extends invitation on behalf of President el-Sisi to visit Egypt.

PM Bennett invited to Egypt in coming weeks

Egyptian intelligence chief arrives in Israel

Kamel is the first Egyptian official to meet PM Bennett since the new government was sworn in.

Egyptian intelligence chief arrives in Israel

US: Egypt a 'constructive' defense partner

Biden administration says Egypt is a "constructive" defense partner despite concerns on human rights.

US: Egypt a 'constructive' defense partner

24 Muslim Brotherhood members sentenced to death in Egypt

Egyptian court sentences 24 Muslim Brotherhood members to death for the killing of police officers in two separate cases.

24 Muslim Brotherhood members sentenced to death in Egypt

The 'secret' Soviet-Israeli war: Why no one noticed

A secret war between the USSR and Israel that could have started a third world war and why military experts avoided discussing it in public.

The 'secret' Soviet-Israeli war: Why no one noticed

Egypt condemns 'Israeli violations' in Al-Aqsa

Egypt condemns Israel after more than 1,600 Jews prayed on the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av.

Egypt condemns 'Israeli violations' in Al-Aqsa

Egyptian analyst threatens Ethiopia - 'What's our military for?'

According to former Egyptian Brigadier-General, the only way for his country to commend respect is to strike first and negotiate later.

Egyptian analyst threatens Ethiopia - 'What's our military for?'

Habiba Tarik's story makes it to prime time Egyptian TV

Egyptian TV allows Muslim student to condemn abusers who mocked her with “Are you a Christian?” How come? Op-ed.

Habiba Tarik's story makes it to prime time Egyptian TV

Lapid meets Egyptian counterpart in Brussels

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid meets Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry as part of his trip to the European Union.

Lapid meets Egyptian counterpart in Brussels

Report: Renewed fighting with Gaza 'closer than ever'

Egypt requesting Hamas hold off on next clash with Israel - until next week, report says.

Report: Renewed fighting with Gaza 'closer than ever'

Bennett speaks to Egyptian President

PM Bennett and Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi discuss bilateral, regional and international issues, praise peace agreement between the two countries.

Bennett speaks to Egyptian President

Watch: Egyptian journalist threatens to destroy Ethiopia

Egyptian and Ethiopian officials exchange barbs in spat over controversial diversion of drinking water.

Watch: Egyptian journalist threatens to destroy Ethiopia

Egypt calls on Israel to act to reach regional peace

Egyptian Foreign Minister calls on new Israeli government to take “brave decisions” towards reaching a peace deal.

Egypt calls on Israel to act to reach regional peace

Report:

Egypt urging Hamas not to attack Israel during J'lem Flag March

'Bennett will respond with force.' Sources claim Egypt is pressing Hamas not to escalate tensions with Israel during Flag March.

Egypt urging Hamas not to attack Israel during J'lem Flag March

Egypt upholds death sentences for Muslim Brotherhood members

Egyptian court upholds death sentences for 12 Muslim Brotherhood members who staged 2013 sit-in in Cairo.

Egypt upholds death sentences for Muslim Brotherhood members

Egypt: Political situation makes Israel drag feet on ceasefire

Egyptian official says Israel's difficulties in forming a government has complicated efforts to strengthen ceasefire, rehabilitate Gaza.

Egypt: Political situation makes Israel drag feet on ceasefire

Report: Israel showed proofs of Iranian involvement in Gaza

Egypt presents proposal for prisoner swaps between Israel and Hamas, as Israel presents proofs of Iranian involvement in Gaza.

Report: Israel showed proofs of Iranian involvement in Gaza

Egypt demanding to lead Gaza reconstruction

Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal is Egypt's chance to prove itself to US Pres. Biden, senior Egyptian diplomat says.

Egypt demanding to lead Gaza reconstruction

Egypt to lift COVID-19 restrictions

Egypt will lift restrictions imposed to curb spread of coronavirus as of Tuesday.

Egypt to lift COVID-19 restrictions

FM Ashkenazi: 'Israel won't let Hamas rebuild its arsenal'

Gabi Ashkenazi visits Egypt, the first time an Israeli foreign minister has visited the country in 13 years.

FM Ashkenazi: 'Israel won't let Hamas rebuild its arsenal'

Israeli foreign minister visits Egypt for first time in 13 years

Gabi Ashkenazi becomes first Israeli FM to visit Egypt since 2008 to discuss efforts to strengthen Gaza cease-fire.

Israeli foreign minister visits Egypt for first time in 13 years

Foreign Minister Ashkenazi to visit Cairo

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi is expected to meet his Egyptian counterpart to discuss long-term ceasefire with Hamas.

Foreign Minister Ashkenazi to visit Cairo

Biden thanks Egyptian President for 'successful diplomacy'

US President speaks to Egyptian counterpart following the ceasefire in Gaza which was agreed upon last week.

Biden thanks Egyptian President for 'successful diplomacy'

Egypt suggests renewing talks for prisoner swaps

Israel is refusing to negotiate for release of soldiers and civilians, ceasefire may be drawing to a close, Gaza terror groups warn Egypt.

Egypt suggests renewing talks for prisoner swaps

Egyptian President thanks Biden after Gaza ceasefire

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi thanks US President for his role in making Egyptian initiative for a ceasefire in Gaza succeed.

Egyptian President thanks Biden after Gaza ceasefire

Egypt proposes ceasefire beginning Thursday morning

Proposal would end Operation Guardian of the Walls after a week and a half of fighting, over 3,000 rockets fired at Israel.

Egypt proposes ceasefire beginning Thursday morning

Watch: Israeli soldiers dance with Egyptian soldiers

Israeli, Egyptian, soldiers dance together to Israeli band's music - on opposite sides of the border.

Watch: Israeli soldiers dance with Egyptian soldiers

France to sell 30 warplanes to Egypt in billion dollar deal

France will sell 30 Dassault warplanes to Egypt starting in 2024 as part of shared fight against Islamist terrorism.

France to sell 30 warplanes to Egypt in billion dollar deal

One of the last Jews in Egypt dies at 91

Albert Arie, the oldest Jews in Cairo who recently told his story in a documentary, has died at the age of 91.

One of the last Jews in Egypt dies at 91

Money dispute keeping ship that ran aground in Suez in Egypt

Massive cargo vessel being prevented from leaving Egypt until owner pays a reported $900 million in compensation.

Money dispute keeping ship that ran aground in Suez in Egypt

Egypt hits back at Ethiopia over controversial Nile dam

Egypt alluding to possibility of renewed tensions with Ethiopia over lack of progress in negotiations dealing with Ethiopian Nile dam.

Egypt hits back at Ethiopia over controversial Nile dam

Egypt sentences top Muslim Brotherhood leader to life

Mahmud Ezzat, 76, found guilty of "terrorism" and sentenced to life imprisonment.

Egypt sentences top Muslim Brotherhood leader to life

Egypt's new capital almost ready, awaits public influx

Egyptian authorities racing to prepare grandiose new capital city in the desert, awaiting arrival of civil servants in the area.

Egypt's new capital almost ready, awaits public influx

Train disaster in Egypt

At least 32 people were killed and 66 wounded when two trains collided in southern Egypt

Train disaster in Egypt

The question of the descent into Egypt as a 'tikun olam' issue

What lesson did the Jewish people in Egypt have to teach the generations?

The question of the descent into Egypt as a 'tikun olam' issue

Egypt approves teaching Judaism in schools

New course in Egypt examines religious values ​and verses that have the same meaning in Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Egypt approves teaching Judaism in schools

Egypt's national airline seeks to run regular flights to Israel

Israel has received an official request from Egyptair to operate regular direct flights to and from Israel.

Egypt's national airline seeks to run regular flights to Israel

US approves sale of missiles to Egypt

$197 million sale of Rolling Airframe Missiles comes even as the Biden administration froze the sale of F-35s to the UAE.

US approves sale of missiles to Egypt

Egyptian court justifies Islamist travesty: Al Sisi and Macron

When signing peace treaties, we may not attempt to change the other side, but it is wise to know with whom we are dealing.Op-ed.

Egyptian court justifies Islamist travesty: Al Sisi and Macron

Egypt opens Rafah crossing with Gaza 'indefinitely'

This is the first time in years that Egypt has opened the crossing for more then a few days at a time.

Egypt opens Rafah crossing with Gaza 'indefinitely'

Egypt conditioning Netanyahu visit on support for two states?

Axios report: Netanyahu wants to visit Cairo, but Sisi has conditioned visit on Netanyahu making a positive statement on the PA issue.

Egypt conditioning Netanyahu visit on support for two states?

Egypt to begin coronavirus vaccinations on Sunday

Egypt received its first shipment of vaccines developed by China National Pharmaceutical Group last month.

Egypt to begin coronavirus vaccinations on Sunday

Why so many plagues?

G-d could have wreaked just one major plague on Egypt to achieve Jewish freedom. Why were there ten?

Why so many plagues?

Ministers call for two-state solution for Israel-PA conflict

Munich Group, made up of Foreign Ministers of Egypt, France, Germany and Jordan, meets in Cairo, urges US involvement in peace talks.

Ministers call for two-state solution for Israel-PA conflict

When the Jewish identity is sharpened in Egypt

Was Hebrew law and justice the property of the Egyptians in the previous world thanks to the viceroy of the Jewish leader?

When the Jewish identity is sharpened in Egypt

PA official: Tripartite move to support int'l peace conference

PA envoy says there is a joint Palestinian-Egyptian-Jordanian move to support international peace conference.

PA official: Tripartite move to support int'l peace conference

Egypt working to advance peace process

Egyptian Foreign Minister says Cairo is working to prevent Israel from taking "unilateral measures" that will not build trust.

Egypt working to advance peace process