Egypt-Israel

Egypt pushes back against Trump’s Gaza relocation plan

Egypt launches behind-the-scenes diplomatic effort against Trump’s Gaza relocation proposal, warns it could jeopardize its peace treaty with Israel.

The unbelievable double standard

Instead of Witkoff pressuring Hamas, Iran, Qatar, and Egypt, who were all complicit in the October 7 atrocities, the pressure was placed on Israel. While Trump expels terror supporters from the US, Israel is forced to release terrorists into our midst. Opinion.

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Egypt delaying appointment of a new Israeli ambassador

i24NEWS reports that amid tensions between Israel and Egypt over Israel’s insistence on keeping IDF troops on the Philadelphi corridor, Israel has not had an ambassador in Egypt for the past two weeks.

After hotel brawl:

Two Israeli citizens detained in Egypt

Two Arab Israeli citizens detained by Egyptian authorities for allegedly assaulting three hotel employees in Taba. The incident occurred on Friday, after an Arab Israeli tourist allegedly verbally insulted an Egyptian employee.

Egypt:

Three Israeli tourists, four Egyptian workers injured in brawl

Three Arab-Israeli tourists and four Egyptian workers injured in brawl which reportedly erupted when hotel staff clashed with tourists who "attempted to obtain services from the hotel without charge."

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Egypt predicts hostage negotiations will fail

A senior Egyptian source said that there is no need for any extra time to proclaim the failure of the current round of negotiations since all signs point to this.

Egypt:

Protesters who called to expel Israeli ambassador arrested

Egyptian authorities reportedly arrest 10 activists who participated in a pro-Palestinian Arab protest in which they called for the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador.

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Israel notified Qatar and Egypt of date for Rafah operation

Israeli and US officials clarified to Qatar and Egypt the importance of pressuring Hamas to accept a deal and hinted that a military operation in Rafah is expected to begin around the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

Amid tensions:

Shin Bet chief visits Egypt

Axios reports that Israel Security Agency director Ronen Bar visited Cairo and met with his Egyptian counterpart, Abbas Kamel.

Report:

Israel offered to equip Egypt with advanced warning devices

Arab newspaper: Egypt rejected Israel's proposal to reduce number of soldiers at border, but agreed to receive means to detect infiltration.

Report: Egypt planning long-term truce between Israel, Gaza

Cairo reportedly pushing to secure 'long-term truce' between Gaza and Israel - and is even bringing in Iran in the preliminary talks.

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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.

Shin Bet chief visits Egypt in effort to mend ties

Israel Security Agency chief meets head of Egyptian intelligence, with the aim of resolving the crisis between Jerusalem and Cairo.

Lapid thanks Egypt's President Sisi for ceasefire efforts

Lapid speaks to President of Egypt, says Egypt has a very significant role in maintaining regional stability and security.

Al-Sisi's office:

'Lapid and Al-Sisi discussed resumption of peace process'

Egyptian President's spokesman after conversation with Lapid: The two agreed to arrange meetings in order to revitalize peace negotiations.

Because of the Israeli flag:

Holiday in Sinai ends in detention in Egypt

Israelis vacationing in Sinai arrested by Egyptian authorities after waving Israeli flags.

Is the UAE trying to mediate between Israel and Syria?

Analysts are saying the meeting between Bennett and leaders of the UAE and Egypt didn't make sense and that something is missing.

Report: Egypt will propose prisoner swap

Egypt's head of intelligence will arrive in Israel at the end of the month to present Hamas's proposed prisoner swap to Israel's leadership.

FM Lapid speaks to Egyptian counterpart

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry express desire to advance the relationship between the countries.

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".

EgyptAir to start operating direct flights to Tel Aviv

State-owned flag carrier of Egypt expected to operate Tel Aviv-Cairo route four times a week beginning in October.

Conference of Presidents applauds Bennett-Al-Sisi meeting

US Jewish leaders: We look forward to seeing this meeting bear fruit in fostering enhanced cooperation between Israel and Egypt.

What does Egypt want from Bennett?

Egypt's intelligence Minister arrived in Israel just before Bennett left for Washington. What does President Al-Sisi want from Bennett?

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.

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.

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'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.

Report: Israel asked Egypt to mediate talks with Hamas

Israel has approached Egypt with a request to mediate in a possible prisoner swap with Hamas.

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.

Egyptian rapper who posed with Israelis finds work

Mohamed 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 novel

Founder 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 cornerstone

Prime 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 ISIS

Egyptian 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 Egypt

25-year-old Israeli arrested at the Taba crossing after a bullet was found in his bag.

Israeli detained in Egypt

Israeli forgets weapons magazine in his vehicle, detained in Egypt for 30 hours before being released.

Report: Egypt doubles number of soldiers in Sinai

Israel 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 Sinai

Egypt’s military spokesperson denies report that Israel has been attacking ISIS targets in Sinai with Egyptian approval.

Israel thanks Egypt for restoring ancient synagogue

Israel thanks the Egyptian government for its decision to renovate the ancient synagogue in Alexandria.

Tel Aviv shows solidarity with Egypt

Building of Tel Aviv municipality lit with colors of the Egyptian flag following attack against Coptic Christians.

Egyptian court sentences 'Israeli spies' to life

Egyptian court sentences six Israelis and three Egyptians to life in prison over espionage charges.

Egypt wants to play a key role in Israel-PA talks

Egypt'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 efforts

Speaking on Egypt's National Day, Netanyahu expresses his appreciation for President al-Sisi's efforts to renew Israel-PA talks.

Officials: Egypt wants to host direct Israel-PA talks

Following 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 island pact

Egypt informed Israel in advance of its intention to transfer sovereignty over two islands in the Gulf of Aqaba to Saudi Arabia.

Sacked Egyptian MP apologizes for hosting Israeli ambassador

Tawfik Okasha, who was dismissed for hosting Israel's ambassador, says the move was "in good faith".

Egyptian soccer association rejects friendly match with Israel

Egyptian 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 envoy

Tawfik Okasha dismissed from parliament following his meeting with Israel's ambassador to Egypt.

Netanyahu welcomes new Egyptian ambassador

Amid tensions over Egyptian parliamentarian meeting Israeli envoy, Netanyahu hosts Egypt's envoy to Israel.

Egyptian MPs demand sanctions for MP who met Israeli envoy

Group of Egyptian parliamentarians ask that MP who met Israel's Ambassador to Egypt be sanctioned.

Egyptian parliamentarian under fire for meeting Israeli envoy

Controversial Egyptian MP Tawfik Okasha hosts Israeli ambassador for dinner, sparking outrage.

Israel welcomes first Egyptian ambassador since 2012

Credentials of new Egyptian envoy Hazem Ahdy Khairat accepted by President Rivlin, signaling warming of ties with Cairo.

For first time, Egyptian schools to teach peace deal with Israel

President Sisi's administration enacts overhaul of national curriculum, scrubs out Muslim Brotherhood influence.

Outrage in Egypt over inclusion of Israeli book at Cairo fair

Egyptian parliamentarian demands inquiry after Army Radio analyst's book is allowed into a book fair in Cairo.

Egyptian ambassador meets Foreign Ministry chief

Foreign Ministry Director General Dr. Dore Gold meets Egypt's new ambassador to Israel, as relations between the countries improve.

Experts warn: War with Egypt possible

Egypt's insertion of forces into Sinai violates peace treaty and poses dangers to Israel, warn two experts.

Egypt rejects $257M natural gas deal with Israel

Cairo 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 airspace

Israel reportedly allows Egyptian Air Force planes to enter its airspace in order to fight Sinai's ISIS affiliate.

Israeli citizen released after 15 years in Egyptian prison

After serving 15 years in Egypt on charges of spying for Israel, Bedouin citizen Ouda Tarabin returns home.

For the first time ever, Egypt votes for Israel at the UN

Egypt votes in favor of Jewish state's membership in United Nations space committee - triggering Arab anger.