News for Egypt-Israel Egypt's national airline seeks to run regular flights to IsraelIsrael has received an official request from Egyptair to operate regular direct flights to and from Israel. Report: Israel asked Egypt to mediate talks with HamasIsrael has approached Egypt with a request to mediate in a possible prisoner swap with Hamas. Report: Egypt conditioning Netanyahu visit on support for two-state solutionAxios report: Netanyahu wants to visit Cairo, but Sisi has conditioned visit on Netanyahu making a positive statement on the PA issue. Egyptian rapper who posed with Israelis finds workMohamed Ramadan, who came under fire for posing with Israeli celebrities, back on the job after court dismisses case against him. Egyptian publisher sent to prison for distributing Israeli novelFounder of Egyptian publishing house sentenced to five years in prison for distributing Arabic version of novel about spy for Israel. Netanyahu: Our peace with Egypt is the cornerstonePrime Minister Netanyahu visits home of Egyptian Ambassador to Israel on the occasion of Egypt's Independence Day. Egyptian President: We're working with Israel against ISISEgyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi tells CBS his country has "a wide range of cooperation" with Israel.Sisi: Peace with Israel is 'stable and permanent'Egyptian President hails peace agreement with Israel, says most Egyptians support it. Israeli arrested in Egypt25-year-old Israeli arrested at the Taba crossing after a bullet was found in his bag. Israeli detained in EgyptIsraeli forgets weapons magazine in his vehicle, detained in Egypt for 30 hours before being released. Report: Egypt doubles number of soldiers in SinaiIsrael has reportedly agreed to Egypt's request to increase the number of its soldiers fighting ISIS in the Sinai Peninsula. Egypt military: Only we conduct operations in the SinaiEgypt’s military spokesperson denies report that Israel has been attacking ISIS targets in Sinai with Egyptian approval. Israel thanks Egypt for restoring ancient synagogueIsrael thanks the Egyptian government for its decision to renovate the ancient synagogue in Alexandria. Tel Aviv shows solidarity with EgyptBuilding of Tel Aviv municipality lit with colors of the Egyptian flag following attack against Coptic Christians. Egyptian court sentences 'Israeli spies' to lifeEgyptian court sentences six Israelis and three Egyptians to life in prison over espionage charges. Egypt wants to play a key role in Israel-PA talksEgypt's Foreign Ministry says the country will play a key role in Israel-PA peace talks along with Donald Trump's new administration. Netanyahu: We welcome Al-Sisi's peace effortsSpeaking on Egypt's National Day, Netanyahu expresses his appreciation for President al-Sisi's efforts to renew Israel-PA talks. Egypt wants to host direct Israel-PA talksFollowing Egyptian Foreign Minister's visit to Israel, officials say Egypt wants to host direct talks between Israel and the PA in Cairo. Israel informed in advance of Egypt-Saudi pactEgypt informed Israel in advance of its intention to transfer sovereignty over two islands in the Gulf of Aqaba to Saudi Arabia. Egyptian MP apologizes for hosting Israeli envoyTawfik Okasha, who was dismissed for hosting Israel's ambassador, says the move was "in good faith". Egypt rejects friendly soccer match with IsraelEgyptian national team rejects Israeli proposal for a friendly match, explains it would not be tolerated by the Egyptian people.Egypt's parliament sacks MP who met Israeli envoyTawfik Okasha dismissed from parliament following his meeting with Israel's ambassador to Egypt. Netanyahu welcomes new Egyptian ambassadorAmid tensions over Egyptian parliamentarian meeting Israeli envoy, Netanyahu hosts Egypt's envoy to Israel.Egyptian MPs want sanctions for MP who met IsraeliGroup of Egyptian parliamentarians ask that MP who met Israel's Ambassador to Egypt be sanctioned. Egyptian MP under fire for meeting Israeli envoyControversial Egyptian MP Tawfik Okasha hosts Israeli ambassador for dinner, sparking outrage. Rivlin greets first Egyptian ambassador in 3 yearsCredentials of new Egyptian envoy Hazem Ahdy Khairat accepted by President Rivlin, signaling warming of ties with Cairo. Egyptian schools to teach peace deal with IsraelPresident Sisi's administration enacts overhaul of national curriculum, scrubs out Muslim Brotherhood influence. Outrage in Egypt over Israeli book at Cairo fairEgyptian parliamentarian demands inquiry after Army Radio analyst's book is allowed into a book fair in Cairo. Egyptian ambassador meets Foreign Ministry chiefForeign Ministry Director General Dr. Dore Gold meets Egypt's new ambassador to Israel, as relations between the countries improve. Experts warn: War with Egypt possibleEgypt's insertion of forces into Sinai violates peace treaty and poses dangers to Israel, warn two experts. Egypt rejects $257M natural gas deal with IsraelCairo bans Egyptian companies from utilizing or discussing landmark deal to make Israel a 'natural gas superpower' in the Middle East. Egyptian planes cross into Israeli airspaceIsrael reportedly allows Egyptian Air Force planes to enter its airspace in order to fight Sinai's ISIS affiliate. Israeli citizen released from Egyptian prisonAfter serving 15 years in Egypt on charges of spying for Israel, Bedouin citizen Ouda Tarabin returns home. First time ever: Egypt votes for Israel at the UNEgypt votes in favor of Jewish state's membership in United Nations space committee - triggering Arab anger. Watch: Egyptian slams media for Israel coverageOutspoken activist and blogger Ahmed Meligy says lack of 'proper, decent, honest' coverage of Israel 'provoked' him to speak out. Egyptians See Israel as 'Most Hostile Country'What peace treaty? Poll of Egyptians shows Israel still viewed with enmity - followed by US and Iran. Saudi Arabia viewed most positively. Egypt Historian: Drop Palestinians, Embrace IsraelPalestinians 'don't want to solve their own problem' says prominent historian - and Egypt should focus more on its interests, not hatred. Egyptian Court: Can't Designate Israel TerroristCourt in Egypt rejects a lawsuit demanding the designation of Israel as a “terrorist state”. Israel, Egypt Strike Gas DealDelek and Dolphinius agree on natural gas sale to Cairo after multiple bombings on Egypt gas pipeline. Egypt Acquits Ex-Minister over Israel Gas DealFormer oil minister initially convicted for allegedly selling natural gas to Israel at below market price. Egypt 'Open' to Importing Gas from IsraelEgypt's oil minister says his country is open to importing gas from Israel amid an energy crisis in his country.Confirmed: Israel to Supply Gas to EgyptSeven-year gas contract to the tune of four billion dollars marks another sign of renewed cooperation between Cairo and Jerusalem. Erdan Praises 'Innovative' Offer for Pal. StateAlleged proposal by Egyptian President Sisi for Palestinian state in the Sinai desert has strategic importance, Minister says. Egypt 'Not Embarrassed' to Import Israeli GasIndirect Egypt-Israeli relations are 'no longer taboo', says Cairo's Minister of Petroleum. Egypt to Charge Two 'Israeli Spies'Judicial sources say the Israelis, who include an intelligence officer, will be tried along with an Egyptian man over charges of spying. Sisi: If Needed, We'll Amend Treaty with IsraelEgypt’s leading presidential candidate says he would be willing to consider making changes to the peace agreement with Israel. Egyptian Spokesmen Call for ReferendumSpokesmen for the two Egyptian presidential candidates have advocated for putting the peace treaty with Israel to a vote in a referendum. Egyptian Arrested for 'Loving Israel'24-year-old Egyptian arrested for writing to Israeli nationals on Facebook and declaring his love for the Jewish state. Bomb Explodes Outside Israeli Embassy in CairoHome-made bomb explodes in front of the Israeli embassy in Cairo. No one hurt. Egypt Charges Two as ‘Mossad Agents’Egypt accuses two men of spying for Israel, one charged with sexual ties to Mossad agents.Egyptian TV Host: Our Enemy Is IsraelEgyptian television has once again proven that hostility towards Israel exists despite the peace agreement between the two countries.Egyptian Accused of Spying for IsraelAn Egyptian lawyer was accused of spying for Israel because he was surfing on Israeli websites in an Internet cafe. MK: When it Comes to Egypt, Israel Must Stay OutMK praises Netanyahu for non-involvement in Arab struggles. ‘Israel must not have anything to do with it.’ Official: Back Egypt Army or Risk Peace TalksIsrael is worried that if the U.S. alienates Egypt, it would negatively affect the renewed peace talks. Movement that Toppled Morsi Targets Peace DealTamarod, the Egyptian movement which led the opposition to Morsi, is now calling to cancel the peace treaty with Israel. Israel Assured Egypt that U.S. Aid Won't be CutIsrael has assured Egypt it does not have to worry about the U.S. cutting its aid to that country, reports New York Times. Israel Allows Entry of Egyptian Infantry to SinaiDefense Minister approves a request by the Egyptian military to bring in two infantry battalions into the Sinai. |
