Egypt

Islamic Jihad leader meets Egypt's intelligence chief

Gaza terror group sends delegation to Cairo for top-level talks, as part of al-Sisi's efforts for Palestinian unification.

Egypt: Plane crash was likely terrorism

All signs point to yet another terrorist bomb downing EgyptAir flight MS804, as first pieces of debris discovered in Mediterranean.

Herzog: Egypt's call for peace 'a rare opportunity'

Zionist Union chairman links his desire to join the coalition with the statement by Egypt's President calling for a peace agreement.

Egyptian teen: Obama offered me $10M to turn sunrays into lasers

Egyptian teenager said that he turned down offer for outrageous technology not because it never happened, but to be a 'good Egyptian.'

Migrants rescued off Sicily are not Syrians, UN says

Oops: Migrants arriving in Italy and in Europe mostly from Egypt, Yemen, and other Arab countries, UNHCR rep admits.

Days after terror tunnel revelation, Egypt lets cement into Gaza

Israeli security establishment furious as Egypt lets cement trucks through Rafah crossing, in decision with Abbas that disregarded Israel.

Egypt opens Rafah crossing for two days

Egypt opens the Rafah border crossing into Gaza for the first time in three months.

Netanyahu clarifies comments on Cairo embassy attack

PMO clarifies Netanyahu's comments that Israel threatened to send troops into Cairo during the 2011 attack on the Israeli embassy.

Egypt's Sisi vows to fight for Palestinians at UN

Sisi promises Abbas he will use influence as Security Council chair to press French initiative and 'defend' the Palestinians.

Abbas in Egypt to discuss Israel-PA peace process

PA chairman to meet with a number of Egyptian officials and discuss Gaza tension as well as peace process.

Egyptian official: 'Tom and Jerry' responsible for violence

The head of Egypt’s State Information Service claims popular children’s cartoon is behind the violence and extremism in the Arab world.

Watch: Saudi, Egyptian analysts spar over 'Zionist' islands

Egyptian analyst accuses Saudi guest of buying strategic islands to 'build bridges to the Zionist enemy,' get military aid from Israel.

Hollande calls on Egypt to respect human rights

French President Francois Hollande, visiting Egypt, says human rights should be respected in the fight against terrorism.

Egyptians protest against Sisi following island transfer

Thousands of Egyptians angered by president's decision to hand over two islands to Saudi Arabia call for the government to fall.

Sisi defends strategic island transfer to Saudis

Faced with protest, Egyptian president says he 'restored' them, after Saudis in 1950 asked for protection from Israel.

White House reaffirms commitment to Sinai peacekeeping

United States stresses it is committed to peacekeeping efforts in the Sinai and is considering technology to supplement it.

Egypt cedes strategic islands to Saudi Arabia

Border change could block strategic passage between Israel and Aqaba.

Dead Egyptian sentenced to life in jail

Did anyone check the defendant? Arab media reports Egyptian court gave life sentence to man who rioted in 2013 - there's just one problem...

Egyptian court postpones Mubarak trial yet again

Egyptian court postpones trial of former president on murder-related charges until November.

Egyptian satellite company cuts off Hezbollah channel

Egyptian satellite company NileSat halts the broadcast of Hezbollah’s Al-Manar, saying it violated its contract.

Cyprus approves extradition of EgyptAir hijacker

Cyprus says it approved a request from Cairo to extradite the man accused of hijacking an EgyptAir plane last week.

Republican senator: Sisi 'the right man at the right time'

A delegation of American Republicans, led by Lindsey Graham, expresses support for Egypt's president and his fight against ISIS.

Soccer star Messi mistakenly ‘humiliates’ Egyptians

When Lionel Messi donated a pair of his used soccer shoes – scandal erupted.

Egyptian hijacker bragged about killing IDF soldiers

Seif Eldin Mustafa, who hijacked plane to Cyprus, used to brag about killing 3 IDF soldiers and fanatically supported PLO, ex-wife claims.

Egypt asks Cyprus to extradite plane hijacker

Egypt asks Cyprus to extradite the man who hijacked an EgyptAir flight in order to meet his ex-wife.

How a Nazi SS commando became a Mossad assassin

For the first time, Mossad agents confirm that one of their most useful assassins was one of the top officers in the SS.

Egyptian bank publishes shekel exchange rate, raises a riot

Opposition, Muslim Brotherhood accuse al-Sisi of normalization with Israel after 2nd-largest state bank publishes rate.

Passengers on hijacked flight arrive in Cairo safely

All passengers aboard hijacked EgyptAir flight MS181 arrive safely in Cairo.

Egyptian plane hijacker arrested with no casualties

Man with explosive vest hijacks EgyptAir plane, takes it to Cyprus in effort to reunite with ex-wife. Police arrest hijacker, no one harmed.

Egypt urged to annul jail terms for Christian teens

Coptic Christian teenagers were handed heavy sentences for 'insulting Islam', as Egypt cracks down on 'blasphemy.'

Hamas begs Egypt to stop destroying its tunnels

Senior delegation to Cairo claims Hamas has no connection to terror attacks in Sinai, offers to help Egypt investigate.

Egyptian minister sacked for 'insulting' Mohammed

Egyptian justice minister fired after saying he would imprison "even a prophet" if he broke the law.

Former Egyptian foreign minister confirmed as Arab League chief

Despite Qatar's efforts to delay the appointment, Ahmed Abul Gheit named as the Arab League's new secretary general.

Anti-Hamas Egyptian delayed from leading Arab League

Qatar delays appointment of Egyptian as head of Arab League over his 'hostile positions.' Diplomat previously blamed Hamas for war.

Egypt blames Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood for death of prosecutor

Egypt says Hamas and the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood were behind last year's killing of the country's top prosecutor, Hisham Barakat.

Is there a peace treaty with Egypt?

Ex-ambassador says huge majority that voted to dismiss MP who met Israeli shows 'the basic enmity in Arab states towards Israel.'

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 MP who met Israeli envoy suspended for 10 sessions

Egypt's parliament suspends Tawfik Okasha, who met Israel's ambassador, for insulting the speaker of the house.

Egyptian MP attacked with shoe in parliament

MP throws shoe at lawmaker Tawfik Okasha and others demand he be dismissed, over 'crime' of meeting with Israeli ambassador.

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.

Egypt: Christian teens jailed for 'insulting Islam'

Judge hands down tough sentences to four young Coptic Christians for a video which they say was just meant to mock ISIS.

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.

Egypt seals off Gaza border after brief opening

Three-day opening comes to an end, as Egypt reimposes blockade on Fatah crossing.

Report: A-Sisi said Netanyahu has 'great powers'

Egyptian president reportedly said Netanyahu can 'advance the region and the world,' in meeting with US Jewish leaders.

Cairo source: Autopsy shows Italian killed in extreme torture

Egypt keeps report under wraps, but source reveals student took severe abuse including having sexual organ electrocuted. Did police do it?

Egyptian President meets American Jewish leaders in Cairo

President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi has productive discussion with the leaders of the Conference of Presidents.

Hamas denies Israeli charge Gaza treating ISIS terrorists

IDF general declares Hamas smuggling ISIS terrorists from Egypt into Gaza for medical treatment - a charge Hamas immediately denies.

Egyptian army finds rigged terror tunnel

Tunnel found in northern Sinai in which terrorists hid with explosives, arms and Egyptian army uniforms, in apparent Hamas plot.

Israeli hiker finds ancient Egyptian seal

Hiker on family outing in the Galilee discovers rare Egyptian artifact.

Egyptian cartoonist who was critical of the government arrested

Egyptian cartoonist Islam Gaweesh to be charged with running an illegal website. His cartoons were at times critical of the government.

Egyptian museum workers taken to court over King Tut mishap

8 museum workers in Egypt charged with negligence for mishap involving beard of King Tut's mask.

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.

Egypt thwarts ISIS attack in Sinai

Egyptian air force bombs suspected terror targets after receiving information that they were planning to carry out an attack.

Egypt: Brotherhood member arrested in attack on Israeli tourists

Senior member of the Muslim Brotherhood and his sons arrested on suspicion of involvement in attack on the Three Pyramids Hotel.

Egypt's parliament meets, elects new speaker

Egypt's parliament meets for the first time since 2012, when an Islamist-led parliament was dissolved.

Foreign tourists wounded in attack on Egyptian hotel

Gunmen arrive by sea at hotel in Egypt's Hurghada, open fire and kill two tourists.

Egypt urges Israel not to normalize ties with Turkey

Sources reveal Cairo has been worriedly asking for clarification over reports that Israel will lift Gaza blockade, let Turkey into Gaza.

Two Israelis among tourists targeted in Cairo shooting attack

Masked gunmen flee scene after opening fire on tourists boarding a bus outside a hotel in the Egyptian capital; attack said to be criminal.

Egypt reinstates ambassador in Israel

After a three year hiatus, Sisi undoes Morsi's protest over operation Pillar of Defense.

Egyptian parliament to convene for first time in three years

Egyptian President calls for parliament to convene in January following recent legislative election.