Egypt

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.

Arab countries ready for dialogue with Qatar

Bahrain's foreign minister says four countries boycotting Qatar are ready for dialogue, if it agrees to certain demands.

Egyptian resort terrorist tried to join ISIS

Egyptian man who stabbed three foreign tourists to death at Red Sea resort had tried to join Islamic State.

Arab countries add to Qatar-related blacklist

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain add nine entities and nine individuals to blacklist over alleged links to Qatar.

Egypt to Israel: Stop the escalation

Egyptian Foreign Ministry blames Israel for clashes in Jerusalem, urges it to “stop the escalation”.

Two tourists killed in stabbing in Egyptian resort

Two foreign tourists killed in stabbing attack at resort in the Sinai Peninsula. Attacked arrested and questioned.

Hamas and Egypt reach agreement on Gaza

Hamas says it reached an agreement with Egypt to improve commercial exchanges and increase fuel supply to Gaza.

Israel thanks Egypt for restoring ancient synagogue

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

Massive drug bust on Egypt-Israel border

Egyptian drug smugglers toss 100 kilos of hashish over Israel's southern security fence to dealers on the Israeli side.

Egyptian officers kill 6 ISIS sympathizers

Egyptian police kill six jihadists in gunfight during a raid on their Nile valley hideout.

Hamas sets up 'buffer zone' on Egyptian border

Hamas leader in Gaza tours buffer zone established at the request of Egypt.

Egypt approves plan to restore ancient Alexandria synagogue

Reports say the Egyptian government has approved a $22 million plan to restore 160-year-old Alexandria synagogue.

Countries boycotting Qatar rescind their demands

Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Bahrain rescind their 13 demands of Qatar, vow more measures against it.

Sisi cancels Abbas visit to Egypt

A visit by PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas to Egypt scheduled for later this week has been abruptly canceled, say sources in Ramallah.

Egypt extends state of emergency

Egypt's parliament approves extension of nationwide state of emergency until the end of September.

Qatar responds to Gulf states' demands

Qatar responds to list of demands from countries that severed ties with it.

Hamas delegation visits Egypt

Hamas trying to improve relations with the Egyptian government in an attempt to ease the restrictions on Gaza.

Saudi Arabia and four allies extend deadline for Qatar

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt give Qatar 48 more hours to comply with their demands.

Hamas building Gaza buffer zone on Egyptian border

Hamas destroys Gazans homes within 100 meters of border to create buffer zone in bid to ease relations with Egypt.

Watch: 'Muslims contributed nothing except terror'

Egyptian TV host blasts Muslims following attack in London, says no one should be surprised by it.

Egypt begins supplying Gaza with fuel amid electricity crisis

Egypt supplies 1 million liters of fuel for electric plant after Abbas halts payments for Gaza's electricity.

Egyptian court rules against island transfer to Saudi Arabia

Egypt's high administrative court says previous decisions in favor of transferring Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia were invalid.

Egyptian parliament approves controversial island transfer

Egypt's parliament approves transfer of Sanafir and Tiran to Saudi Arabia,

Egyptian committee approves island transfer to Saudi Arabia

Egyptian parliamentary committee approves transfer of Tiran and Sanafir to Saudi Arabia.

PM Netanyahu, Herzog held secret meeting with Egyptian president

Left-wing newspaper claims Netanyahu, Herzog, met with al-Sisi in April 2016

Arab states blacklist entities associated with Qatar

Muslim Brotherhood leader Yusuf al-Qaradawi among 59 individuals blacklisted by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain.

A fissure in the Arab world

Sunni Arab countries say Qatar supports terror, break ties.

Hamas leader in Cairo to meet security officials

Senior Hamas leader Yihya Sinwar heads delegation to Cairo for talks with Egyptian security officials.

Sisi signs controversial NGO bill

Egyptian President signs into law contentious bill to regulate non-governmental organizations.

Egypt blocks newspaper website over 'support for terrorism'

Egypt blocks website of one of its most prominent financial newspapers as it continues media blackout.

Tel Aviv shows solidarity with Egypt

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

Egypt strikes jihadist camps in Libya

Egypt launches six air strikes on jihadist camps in Libya following latest attack on Coptic Christians.

'Terror will be defeated if all countries work against it'

Prime Minister's Office condemns attack in Egypt, calls on all countries to unite to work against terrorism.