Egypt

Egypt's former president sentenced to 3 years in prison

Egyptian court sentences former Islamist president Mohammed Morsi to three years in prison for "insulting the judiciary".

Analysis: Egypt, a powder-keg waiting to explode

The Arab’s world most populous country is hit with multiple problems - and a solution is nowhere in sight.

Egypt sentences 9 ISIS terrorists to death

Military court in Egypt sentences to death nine members of local ISIS affiliate who were convicted of involvement in 2013 attacks.

Egypt hangs 15 convicted terrorists

Egyptian authorities execute 15 prisoners convicted of attacks in the Sinai Peninsula.

Egyptian police kill 9 suspected terrorists

Nine people suspected of belonging to Sinai terrorist cell killed in police raid in northeastern Egypt.

12 million urge Sisi to run again

Supporters of Egyptian president say they have collected more than 12 million signatures from people urging him to run for another term.

Mufti of Egypt: Defend Jerusalem

Egypt's Grand Mufti claims Jerusalem is at the center of the Qur'an and is considered a heritage that must be protected.

'An accomplice of a fascist regime'

Head of Italian Jewish community condemns return of body of fascist-era king

Egypt opens Rafah crossing for humanitarian cases

Egypt opens largely sealed border crossing with Gaza for four days.

UN Ambassador slams resolution to cancel Jerusalem recognition

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon slams Egypt's push for the UN to rescind US Pres. Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

Egypt to open Rafah crossing for four days

Egypt to open border crossing with Gaza after twice cancelling planned openings due to Sinai terrorism.

Egypt: We have no interest in confronting US or Israel

Official says Egypt not interested in confrontational stance employed by Turkey following US recognition of J'lem. 'Egypt comes first.'

Egypt's Sunnis boycott Pence

Imam of Egypt's highest Sunni institution cancels meeting with U.S. Vice President due to recognition of Jerusalem.

Egypt warns of regional violence over Jerusalem move

Supreme Islamic institution of Sunni Muslims warns “the gates of hell” will open if U.S. recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Egyptian presidential hopeful deported from UAE

Former Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq, who intends to run for the presidency, deported from UAE days after announcing his candidacy.

Former Egyptian PM claims he was barred from leaving UAE

Hours after announcing plans to run for president, former Egyptian PM Ahmed Shafiq claims UAE barred him from leaving the country.

Report: Egypt pressures PA to renew negotiations with Israel

PA official: Egyptian pressure has significantly increased following attack in Sinai on Friday.

Expert:

'ISIS's goal is not to harm Israel'

Middle East expert Dr. Dror Manor says Sinai attack was ISIS sending a message that it's still around.

'There cannot be a dual standard when dealing with terrorism'

Likud minister speaks at regional conference in Egypt, says victory over terror will only come when countries join hands and work together.

Egypt upholds death sentences for 7 ISIS members

Egyptian court upholds death sentences for seven people over beheadings in Libya of 21 Christians.

Egypt-Gaza crossing remains closed after Sinai attack

Egypt keeps Rafah border crossing closed following attack on Sinai mosque in which more than 300 people were killed.

PM Netanyahu: We'll defeat terrorism faster if we work together

PM Netanyahu condemns Sinai terror attack, says best way to fight terror is to work together.

Death toll in Sinai attack rises to 305, including 27 children

Egyptian official says terrorists waved ISIS flags during attack, Arab news outlet says road to Gaza closed.

Sisi vows to respond to Sinai attack 'with brute force'

Egyptian President condemns Sinai mosque attack in which at least 235 people were killed.

Sadat in Jerusalem: 40 years later

'Egypt is an extremely important ally. Our connection is more important than words can say, and it can never be taken for granted.'

Herzog to Netanyahu: Israel also needs a Menachem Begin

Opposition leader tells PM just as Arab world needs another Anwar Sadat, Israel needs another Menachem Begin to make peace.

Netanyahu: I have not yet met a Palestinian Sadat

PM says no PA leader willing to make first basic step Sadat made -recognizing the Jewish state.

Knesset Speaker to Arab colleagues: Follow Sadat

Yuli Edelstein invites all Arab parliament speakers to Knesset and to normalize ties with Israel.

Sisi to Iran: Stop meddling in the region

Egyptian President sides with Saudi Arabia, calls on on Iran to stop meddling in the Middle East, but stresses he is against war.

Sisi won't seek third term in office

Egyptian President says he will not violate country's constitution which permits leaders to serve only two four-year terms.

Sisi names new chief of staff

Egyptian President names new armed forces chief of staff, days after terrorist attack in Giza province.

Egypt arrests 12 suspected jihadists

Egyptian security forces arrest 12 suspected members of Hasm south of Cairo.

Egypt reaffirms commitment to Alexandria synagogue

Egyptian government allocates more than $5 million toward the restoration of the ancient synagogue in Alexandria.

Egypt's parliament extends state of emergency

Egypt's parliament approves presidential decree declaring a three-month nationwide state of emergency.

Israel condemns Egypt terror attack

Israel sends condolences to Egypt following attack in which more than 50 police officers were killed during a raid on a terrorist hideout.

3 Egyptian police officers killed in shoot-out with jihadists

Three Egyptian police officers killed during raid on suspected terrorist hideout in Giza.

Egypt scraps Rafah reopening following Sinai attack

Egypt announces it won't reopen Rafah border crossing following ISIS attack in northern Sinai.

Egypt shows solidarity with Trump's Iran statements

Egypt's Foreign Ministry says it shares US concerns over Iran, after Trump indicates he won't certify Iran's compliance with nuclear deal.

Hamas, Fatah, sign full reconciliation agreement

PA to assume full control of Gaza Strip by December under agreement signed in Egypt.

Fatah and Hamas representatives set to meet in Cairo

The representatives of the two Palestinian Arab terror groups will meet in fresh attempt at reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah.

Sisi: Hamas-PA reconciliation 'opportunity for regional peace'

Egypt attempts to broker between PA and Hamas terrorist group over Gaza rule.

Egypt denies North Korean weapons were meant for its army

Egyptian government denies report that a shipment of weapons from North Korea was destined for its military.

North Korean ship seized off Egypt with huge weapons cache

UN investigation reveals Egyptian businessmen ordered rockets worth millions for Egyptian army; deal kept secret because of heavy sanctions.

Egyptian delegates arrive in Gaza for Hamas-Fatah talks

Egyptian delegates arrive in Gaza on the eve of fresh attempt at reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah.

Sisi: Palestinians must co-exist with Israelis

Egyptian President urges Palestinian Arabs to be ready to co-exist with each other and with Israelis in safety and security.

Egypt court upholds life sentence for former president

Court in Egypt upholds life sentence against Mohammed Morsi on charges of spying for Qatar.

Former Egyptian president's jail sentence reduced

Egyptian court shortens former President Morsi's prison sentence by 15 years.

Two Egyptian soldiers, six jihadists killed in Sinai

Egypt's military says two soldiers and six jihadists killed in a "foiled" suicide bombing in the Sinai Peninsula.

Fatah delegation to visit Cairo

Fatah delegation to visit Cairo in an attempt to resolve longstanding conflict with Hamas.

Report: Egypt cuts ties with North Korea

South Korean media reports Egypt’s defense minister announced his country has cut military ties with North Korea.

Counter-terrorism Bureau: Don't travel to North Korea or Turkey

Israel's Counter-terrorism Bureau issues travel warnings ahead of Jewish holidays.

Hamas leader visits Egypt

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh travels to Egypt as Hamas seeks to improve relations with Cairo.

Egypt and Russia finalize nuclear power plant deal

Egypt finalizes deal with Russia to build a nuclear power plant with funding from Moscow.

Britain lifts laptop ban on EgyptAir flights

Passengers flying with EgyptAir from Cairo to Britain will again be allowed to carry personal electronic devices.

Egypt names 350 to terror blacklist

Egypt puts the names of more than 350 people, including prominent Muslim Brotherhood figures, on its terrorism list.

Arab foreign ministers welcome Kushner visit

Egyptian and Jordanian foreign ministers, along with PA official in charge of foreign affairs, express support for U.S. peace efforts.

Dozens killed in train collision in Egypt

At least 37 killed as two trains collide outside Alexandria.

Egypt kills jihadists who attacked Copts

Egyptian forces kill three jihadists suspected of involvement in deadly attacks against Coptic Christians.

Fatah denies Egypt offered a unity deal with Hamas

Fatah official says Egyptian President never presented a proposal for a unity with Hamas.

Report: Hamas accepts unity deal with Fatah

Reports say Hamas accepted a unity deal with Fatah proposed by Egyptian Al-Sisi, but Abbas refused it.