Egypt

Jordan and Egypt demand the war in Gaza end

The King of Jordan and the Egyptian President met in Cairo and demanded that Israel end the war and allow for the creation of a Palestinian state.

Blinken:

'Hamas refused to release even a limited number of hostages'

In conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister, US Secretary of State reveals that Hamas has rejected yet another proposal for a hostage release in exchange for a ceasefire.

Report:

Hamas, Fatah agree on joint committee to run Gaza

Arabic media reports that Egyptian mediators have attempted to convince Hamas to accept a ceasefire and talks with Fatah have been successful.

Drone attempts to smuggle weapons from Egypt - and is shot down

Drone crossing into Israel from Egypt is intercepted, IDF forces discover it carried four rifles and a pistol.

Egypt proposes:

A two-week ceasefire and release of four hostages

Preparations underway for an upcoming visit to Cairo by CIA chief William Burns, which will deal with he efforts to reach an agreement on a ceasefire.

Report:

CIA Director floated new outline for hostage release deal

According to Axios, CIA Director William Burns proposed a 28-day pause in hostilities, with Hamas releasing about eight hostages and Israel releasing dozens of terrorist prisoners.

Hamas sources:

'We're willing to consider Egypt's proposal'

Sources in Hamas tell Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that the organization is willing to consider Egyptian proposal for a hostage release deal, but still insists on a complete end to the war.

The Egyptian plan to bring back four Israeli hostages

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi says Egypt proposed a two-day ceasefire during which four hostages would be released and in the ten days following, negotiations would be held regarding a more extensive deal.

Hostage deal discussions

Shin Bet chief meets new Egyptian intelligence chief

Israel Security Agency chief Ronen Bar meets Egypt’s newly appointed intelligence chief Hassan Mahmoud Rashad in Cairo to discuss how to move forward with negotiations on a ceasefire-for-hostages deal.

Egypt pushes for ceasefire and exchange deal

In talks between Fatah and Hamas in Cairo, Egyptians are pushing for a deal between the parties on the ruling of Gaza, as part of a cease-fire and exchange deal.

State Department:

'We're actively working on updated ceasefire proposal'

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller tells reporters that the United States continues to collaborate with mediators from Egypt and Qatar to draft a revised ceasefire proposal for the conflict in Gaza.

Blinken to visit Egypt to continue talks on hostage release

State Department announces that Blinken will travel to Egypt on Wednesday and meet local officials to discuss ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza that secures the release of all hostages.

Egypt to host delegation of Houthi rebels for talks on Red Sea

Egypt seeks to calm tensions in Red Sea, increase number of ships sailing the area, to reverse hit to economy caused by tanking of Suez Canal transit fees.

Despite human rights concerns:

US grants Egypt $1.3 billion in military aid

Biden administration overrides human rights conditions on military aid to Egypt, grants it the full $1.3 billion allocation.

Report:

Talks to place Arab force on Philadelphi Corridor moving forward

United Arab Emirates holds talks with multiple countries, aiming to create joint Arab force to patrol key Gaza corridors, solve disagreement with Israel.

Hamas:

'Ready to implement ceasefire without new conditions'

Hamas meets Egyptian and Qatari mediators, says it is ready to implement an "immediate" ceasefire based on previous US proposal without new conditions.

Blinken:

'We'll present a new proposal for a hostage deal very soon'

Secretary of State downplays pessimism over the prospects of a hostage release deal: More than 90 percent of the issues have been agreed. We’re working intensely with our Egyptian and Qatari counterparts to work together to bridge any remaining gaps.

Egypt to Abbas:

You can enter Gaza - if Israel agrees

Egypt tries to improve Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas' image in Gaza - but Israel refuses to cooperate.

Searches underway

Vehicle accelerates towards soldiers near Egypt border and flees

IDF troops conducting searches after suspicious vehicle accelerates toward them on the Egypt border.

Report:

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.

Egyptian official:

'We won’t agree to Israeli military presence in Philadelphi'

After Cabinet votes that IDF will remain on Philadelphi corridor as part of a hostage release deal, Egyptian official clarifies "this is unacceptable".

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."

Egyptian officials:

'Talks on hostage deal ended without agreement'

Two Egyptian security sources say that neither Hamas nor Israel agreed to several compromises presented by mediators during the latest talks in Cairo.

Philadelphi Corridor

Report: Netanyahu willing to withdraw one position

Axios reports that Biden urged Netanyahu to consent to pulling back Israeli forces from a section of the Egypt-Gaza border. Netanyahu agreed to reposition one IDF unit by "a few hundred meters".

Arab report:

Egypt won't oppose Israeli presence along Philadelphi Corridor

Egypt will treat status quo on Philadelphi Route as 'legal violation,' but turn a blind eye to it, report says.

US pressuring Egypt to station forces in Gaza after war's end

Egypt demanding ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas prior to discussions on placing Egyptian troops in Gaza following the war, official says.

Arab report:

Egypt agreed to delay withdrawal from Philadelphi Corridor

Israeli withdrawal no longer a precondition for a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal with Hamas, report says.

Report:

Withdrawal from key corridor - decided in Biden-Netanyahu talks

Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri calls US Pres. Joe Biden's belief that a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal is close 'delusional.'

Report:

Blinken to visit Israel as part of Middle East trip

Barak Ravid of Axios reports US Secretary of State Antony will visit Qatar, Egypt and Israel, but the trip is not yet final.

Qatar, Egypt, and the US:

'Time to conclude a ceasefire agreement'

Leaders of Qatar, Egypt, and the US call on Israel and Hamas to resume talks on August 15 on the proposed hostage release and ceasefire agreement.

Senior US official:

'The gaps are bridgeable, we don't have time to lose'

Senior US official speaks to reporters following call by the US, Egypt and Qatar for a summit next week to finalize a hostage release deal: There is an urgency to get this process back on track.

Egypt comments on documentation of large tunnel near Rafah

Egyptian Foreign Minister says after meeting with his Lebanese counterpart that it is necessary to continue intensive contacts to curb escalating tensions.

Egypt: We won't help defend against Iranian attack

Egypt working to reduce tensions, but won't be part of military axis against Iran, report says.

Arab countries to Iran:

Lower intensity of attack on Israel

Jordan, Egypt, working to calm regional tensions, urge Iran to tone down intensity of planned attacks on Israel.

Talks on hostage release deal:

Israel to send negotiating team to Rome next week

Egyptian source confirms an Egyptian security delegation will participate in a meeting in Rome on Sunday. Hamas said to reject Israel's proposals before they were even submitted.

Hamas:

No security inspections when residents of northern Gaza go home

Egypt insists Israel compromise on demand to control Philadelphi Corridor, Hamas insists Gazans returning to northern Gaza do so without security inspections, Reuters reports.

Egypt believes war in Gaza will continue until US elections

Fighting in Gaza may continue until end of 2024, steps should be taken to secure Egypt-Gaza border, Egyptian source says.

Egypt-Israel talks:

New proposal to allow IDF to withdraw from Philadelphi Corridor

Egypt, Israel, discuss electronic alternative to Israeli presence along Gaza-Egypt border - as part of ceasefire-prisoner swap talks. Prime Minister's Office: 'Fake news.'

Report: Egypt to present detailed vision for Philadelphi Corridor

Egypt open to smuggling-prevention obstacle on Gazan side of Rafah Crossing, worried escalation in fighting could topple negotiations, report says.

Hamas:

'We view the talks in a positive spirit'

Hamas says its leader, Ismail Haniyeh, held talks with the Qatari and Egyptian mediators on a possible ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Egypt does not agree to open the Rafah crossing

Senior Egyptian official says Egypt is adamant that the IDF must fully withdraw from the Palestinian Arab side of the Rafah crossing.

US national security adviser:

'Qatar and Egypt plan to talk with Hamas on Gaza ceasefire'

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan tells reporters that mediators for Qatar and Egypt plan to engage Hamas soon to see if there is a way to push ahead Biden's ceasefire proposal.

Tragedy in Sinai:

Three members of the same family killed in traffic accident

Couple and infant daughter killed while vacationing in Sinai, two additional children injured.

American pressure to open the Rafah crossing

The US is pressuring Egypt to allow the passage of a thousand humanitarian aid trucks through the Rafah crossing despite its opposition to Israeli control of the crossing.

Jordan's Foreign Minister:

'Israel will become more of a pariah state'

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi call on Israel to abide by Security Council resolution for plan to end the war in Gaza which has been rejected by Hamas.

Report:

Biden administration pushing allies to threaten Hamas

CNN report: Biden administration pushing allies in the Middle East to make specific threats to Hamas, as part of campaign to push the group toward accepting latest ceasefire and hostage proposal.

Report:

Egypt interested in Israel funding humanitarian aid to Gaza

Egyptian source says his government is 'not satisfied' with rate of humanitarian aid to Gaza, says Israel should be the one providing the aid.

Arab report: Israel to agree to prisoner swap deal

Prisoner swap deal could take effect next week, if all goes as planned; Egypt worries that Israel will refuse to commit to a ceasefire.

Hamas: No agreement on Rafah Crossing unless Israel withdraws

Hamas demanding Israel withdraw completely from Rafah Crossing, Egyptian source says talks aimed at 'pacifying Palestinians.'

Prisoner swap deal:

Hamas demanding US guarantees, clarity on ceasefire

Hamas will not agree to any prisoner swap deal which does not guarantee a permanent ceasefire, is demanding US provide guarantees that Israel will hold fire.

US, Egypt, Qatar call on Israel, Hamas to accept Biden ceasefire

State Department calls for both sides to accept ceasefire proposal outlined by president in speech in which he said 'it's time for this war to end.'

Israel not ruling out 'Palestinian' control of Rafah

Israel and Egypt to open Rafah Crossing in order to allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza; Israeli security delegation to attend talks in Cairo.

US, Egypt and Israel to discuss Rafah crossing

White House to hold a trilateral meeting in Cairo next week to discuss the reopening of the Rafah crossing, reports Axios.

Report:

Egypt banking on Israeli internal pressure forcing a ceasefire

Egypt does not believe Israel is interested in ending the war, has proposals which will increase diplomatic pressure on Israel, Al Akhbar report says.

'Common voice on Palestinians'

China to host Arab leaders in Beijing

China will host Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi as well as a number of other Arab leaders as it continues to seek closer ties with Arab states.

Egyptian soldier killed in shootout with IDF

Egyptian soldiers fire on IDF troops in area of Rafah Crossing as tensions over Rafah operation escalate.

Israel discussing Rafah crossing with the US and Egypt

Israel is discussing the issue of operating the border crossing, which will probably be operated by Palestinian Arabs in the first stage.

In conversation with Biden:

Egyptian President agrees to release Gaza aid via Israel

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi agrees to allow humanitarian aid to Gaza to enter via Kerem Shalom crossing instead of Rafah crossing.

Near the Gaza-Egypt border:

Loaded and ready rocket launcher sites discovered

IDF discovers and destroys loaded and ready rocket launchers situated in Rafah along the Philadelphi Route near the Egyptian border.