Egypt

Egyptians vote in first stage of parliamentary election

The election is likely to produce a lower chamber packed with supporters of President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi.

Egypt's President welcomes Israel-Sudan normalization

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi: I value all efforts aimed at establishing regional peace and stability.

Egypt's army shows exploding Israeli ship in motivational video

Promotional video for Egyptian Navy depicts destruction of vessel on which Israeli flag is hoisted, prompting query to Prime Minister.

Egypt condemns Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria

Egyptian Foreign Ministry says Israeli construction places two-state solution in "grave danger."

Jordan, Egypt, France and Germany: Resume Israel-PA peace talks

Foreign ministers of Jordan, Egypt, France and Germany urged Israel and PA to restore "hope" to the peace process.

Historic: First female Israeli Ambassador to Egypt

Amira Oron submits her credentials to Egyptian President, becoming first high-ranking female Israeli diplomat in Egypt since 1979 peace deal

Hamas demands coronavirus equipment

Israel, Hamas, in talks for prisoner swap, coronavirus aid, report says.

Egyptian President hails Israel-Bahrain deal

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi says Israel-Bahrain deal helps stability and peace in the Middle East.

Egypt has dealt the Muslim Brotherhood a serious blow

By arresting top Muslim Brotherhood leader, Egypt has weakened - and embarrassed - the radical Muslim group. Op-ed.

Egyptian army kills more than 70 jihadists in the Sinai

Egypt has been fighting an insurgency in the Sinai Peninsula for several years.

Acting Muslim Brotherhood leader arrested in Egypt

The Muslim Brotherhood was outlawed and designated a terrorist organization in Egypt in 2013.

INTO THE FRAY:

The Israel-UAE pact: Sacrificing substance for ceremony?

Despite all the potential payoffs Israel-UAE normalization may entail, the agreement is really a prop for a much bigger drama. Op-ed.

Netanyahu thanks Egypt, Oman and Bahrain

PM tweets a message of thanks to the leaders of Egypt, Oman and Bahrain for their "support" of agreement with UAE.

Egypt praises UAE-Israel deal, PA and Hamas condemn it

Egypt's president lauds US-brokered peace deal between Israel and the UAE while Hamas and the Palestinian Authority condemn it as a betrayal

Egypt reopens Rafah crossing for three days

Egypt has kept the crossing with Gaza virtually sealed since a terrorist attack in the Sinai Peninsula in October 2014.

Egypt restricts retired army officers from running in elections

Egyptian President approves legal amendments that restrict retired army officers from running in elections without permission from military.

Egypt kills 18 suspected Islamists in Sinai

Egypt's military kills 18 suspected Islamists in aerial and ground operations in Sinai town of Bir al-Abd.

Egypt intervening to stop sovereignty plan

Egyptian FM urges Palestinian Authority chief to restart negotiations with the US in hopes of 'ending thoughts of annexation.'

Egypt, France, Germany, Jordan warn Israel over sovereignty

Foreign ministers of Egypt, France, Germany and Jordan release joint statement stating of 'serious consequences' to Israeli sovereignty.

Report: Arab leaders won't oppose sovereignty

Arab world indifferent to possibility of Israeli sovereignty, won't take steps to oppose it, report says.

Report: Egypt, Jordan won't sanction Israel over sovereignty bid

Moderate Arab states reportedly coordinating their responses to Netanyahu's sovereignty plan with Israel.

Egypt surpasses 50,000 coronavirus cases

Egypt registers 1,218 new cases of the new coronavirus, bringing its total number to more than 50,000.

Egypt to reopen select tourist destinations to flights

Egypt hopes to draw tourists to popular attractions that have been spared the ravages of the coronavirus.

Government approves new ambassador to Egypt

Government approves appointment of Amira Oron as Israeli ambassador to Egypt and of Bat-Eden Kate as Israeli ambassador to Turkmenistan.

Egypt's military kills 19 suspected jihadists in Sinai

Egypt's military kills 19 suspected jihadists as part of its battle to quell insurgency in north Sinai.

Senior Arab Officials:

Arab states are quietly backing Israel's sovereignty plan

While Arab leaders officially oppose Israel's sovereignty plan, many have backed the plan in closed-door talks with the US.

At least 10 Egyptian soldiers killed in Sinai explosion

Explosion hits military armored convoy in the Sinai Peninsula, causing at least 10 casualties among soldiers.

Egyptian officer killed in gunfight with terrorists

Police officer killed in exchange of gunfire with terrorists who planned attacks on Coptic Christians.

Egypt to open Rafah crossing amid coronavirus pandemic

Egypt’s border crossing with Gaza will open for three days for Arabs seeking to return to the Gaza Strip.

Egypt to impose nightly curfews to fight coronavirus

Egypt has 366 confirmed cases of coronavirus and 21 fatalities, including two senior military officers.

Egypt reports two more deaths from coronavirus

Egypt will halt all air traffic at its airports starting on Thursday to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

First death from coronavirus recorded in Egypt

German tourist dies from COVID-19 in Sinai resort, marking the first death from the epidemic in Africa.

Report: Egypt builds new border wall with Gaza

2 kilometer wall designed to prevent armed terrorists from crossing into Egypt overland, tunnels crossing into Egypt underground.

First case of coronavirus recorded in Egypt

Egyptian authorities say a "foreigner" has been infected with the coronavirus and has been placed in quarantine.

Egyptian forces kill 17 terrorists in Sinai

Egyptian police forces kill 17 terrorists during shootout in North Sinai Province.

Egyptian army thwarts Sinai attack, kills 10 terrorists

Egypt's army says it killed 10 terrorists as its forces thwarted a major terror attack on a military checkpoint in North Sinai.

Report: Explosion in gas pipeline between Israel and Egypt

Al Jazeera reports that unknown individuals blew up part of the gas pipeline in the northern Sinai region.

Egypt calls for 'careful' examination of Trump plan

Egypt responds to Trump peace plan, urges Israel and PA to undertake "a careful and thorough examination" of it.

US to pay for restoration of Jewish cemetery in Egypt

US embassy in Egypt to restore one of the world's oldest Jewish cemeteries, the Bassatine Cemetery in Cairo.

Report: Hamas and Egypt in contacts to stop balloon attacks

TV report: Egypt and Hamas holding intensive contacts in an attempt to stop the launching of incendiary bombs from Gaza toward Israel.

D'Nile isn't just a river in Egypt

In an energy milestone, Israel begins gas exports through Egypt

Israel begins pumping natural gas to Egypt as part of $15 billion deal to export to Europe via Egyptian natural gas plants.

US citizen dies in Egyptian prison

Moustafa Kassem dies following lengthy hunger strike against his conviction for taking part in sit-in protest against Sisi government.

Restored synagogue heralds new chapter for Egypt's Jews

Egypt completes restoration of ancient Alexandria synagogue, allowing it to reopen.

Egypt releases former chief of staff from jail after a year

General Sami Anan was arrested in January of 2018 after announcing he would challenge Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in the presidential election.

Israeli museum explains the emojis of ancient Egypt

Israel Museum uses modern 'emojis' to explain how ancient hieroglyphics were used.

Israel approves gas exports to Egypt

Israel to export gas to Egypt, after Energy Minister signs off on deal to sell natural gas from offshore reserves.

Artillery fire from Egypt hits southern Israeli town

Building in southern Israeli hit by artillery shell fired from Egypt in apparent stray-fire incident. No injuries reported.

Egypt, Jordan criticize US policy change on Judea and Samaria

Two Arab countries that have peace treaty with Israel criticized Pompeo’s statement on Judea and Samaria communities.

Hamas: Egypt preventing Haniyeh from leaving Gaza

Egypt took measure to prevent Hamas leader from meeting Egyptian government's rivals, Hamas terror organization claims.

ISIS' Egypt affiliate pledges allegiance to new leader

ISIS affiliates in Sinai and Bangladesh pledge allegiance to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's replacement.

Sisi extends state of emergency

Egyptian President extends state of emergency, which has been in effect since April 2017, for another three months.

9 members of same family killed in explosion in Sinai

Nine killed, six wounded in explosion in a town in the northern Sinai Peninsula.

Israeli woman arrested in Egypt en route to Sinai

23-year-old Israeli woman heading to Sinai for vacation arrested by Egyptian police after bullets found in her bag.

Mortar lands near synagogue in southern Israel

Misfired mortar from Egypt lands in southern Israeli border town.

Report: Egyptian intelligence held secret talks in Israel

Delegation from Egyptian intelligence service held secret talks in Israel focusing on Gaza, according to Channel 13 News.

Israeli man missing in Egypt

Police turn to public for help with search for 26-year-old man who disappeared after entering Sinai Peninsula.

Egypt arrests more than 1,000 after anti-Sisi protests

Egyptian authorities have arrested more than 1,000 people in wake of rare protests calling for ouster of the President.

Trump on Egypt demonstrations: I'm not concerned

US President gives backing to Egyptian President amid protests against his rule at home.

Egypt: 74 arrested in protests against Sisi

Security forces maintain tight control in Cairo's Tahrir Square after protests in several cities call for removal of the president.