Egypt

Egyptian Program to Spread 'Blood-Curdling Genocidal Fantasies'

ZOA calls on Obama administration to pressure Egypt to cancel broadcast of viciously anti-Semitic television Ramadan series.

Thousands of Egyptian Islamists Rally for Syria Jihad

Thousands of Islamists rallied in Cairo on Friday in support of calls by Sunni Muslim clerics for a holy war against Syrian President Assad.

Sinai on High Alert, Al Qaeda Sets Up Base

The Egyptian government has declared a high alert in Sinai following a high level of Al Qaeda terrorist activity in the region.

Egyptian Politician: Jews Use Human Blood for Passover Matzos

The Muslim world is keeping the “matzah blood libel” alive and well – even in Egypt, with which Israel has a peace treaty.

Syrian Minister: Morsi Should Close Israeli Embassy

Syria's Information Minister slams Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's decision to cut off all ties with Damascus.

Egyptian Arrested for 'Spying' for the Mossad

Security forces have arrested an Egyptian on suspicion of spying for Israel.

Nearly 15 Million Sign Anti-Morsi Petition

Nearly 15 million people have signed a petition to to “remove confidence” in Egypt’s Islamist President Mohamed Morsi.

Danon: Conflict with PA 'Better Than Making More Mistaken Deals'

Deputy Defense Minister Danny Danon expects the Israel-PA conflict to be resolved with help from Egypt and Jordan, he said in an interview

Egypt Sentences Employees of Foreign NGOs to Jail

Cairo court sentences 43 Egyptian and foreign employees of several NGOs to jail sentences. Kerry condemns.

Egypt Seizes Explosives Meant for Sinai Smugglers

Egyptian authorities seize an entire ton of explosives destined for smugglers in the Sinai.

Egypt: From Energy Exporter to Energy Basket Case

Egyptians are suffering through their worst energy crisis in years, with citizens getting increasingly angry and impatient

Seven Abducted Security Personnel in Sinai Released

Seven Egyptian security personnel who were abducted by suspected Islamic fundamentalists in Sinai have been released, says army spokesman.

Egypt Said Readying Sinai Operation to Free Hostages

Egypt sent hundreds of troops and dozens of tanks into Sinai, in apparent preparation for a military operation to free kidnapped officers

Morsi Rejects Negotiations with Bedouin Kidnappers

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi bars negotiations with the kidnappers of three policemen and four soldiers.

Egyptian Police Shut Passage to Israel

Egyptian police closed a commercial passage with Israel on Sunday in support protest over officers' abduction.

Sinai Bedouin Hint: We Were Better Off Under Israel

Sinai Bedouin blame interior ministry for kidnappings in the region and say: We've already paid a price for Israel returning the land.

Egypt: Terrorists Planned to Bomb Cairo Embassies

Terrorists arrested in Egypt over the weekend were planning to attack the U.S. and French embassies, officials said.

Egyptian Lawmakers: Remove Israeli Ambassador

Members of Egypt’s upper house of parliament demand that the Israeli ambassador be removed because of "assaults on Al-Aqsa."

Mubarak's Lawyer Denies His Client Gave a Newspaper Interview

Mubarak reportedly told a privately-owned newspaper that it was "too early" to judge successor Morsi.

Egyptian Islamists Protest Against Israel

Dozens of Islamist protesters gather at the Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, hold an anti-Israel demonstration.

Two Missiles Target Russian Passenger Plane Over Syria: Report

Unidentified assailants fired two land-to-air missiles at a Russian passenger plane carrying over 150 people when it flew over Syria.

Egypt Arrests 12 'Black Bloc' Members at Presidency

Egyptian police arrests 12 members of "Black Bloc" following clashes outside Cairo's presidential palace.

Egypt Assures Hagel: We're Committed to Peace with Israel

Egypt’s leaders have assured visiting U.S. Defense Secretary that they are committed to their country’s peace treaty with Israel.

Israeli Bedouin Imprisoned in Egypt Begins Hunger Strike

An Israeli Bedouin who has been imprisoned in Egypt for more than 12 years on spying charges has begun an open-ended hunger strike.

Egypt to Try Detained Qaddafi Cousin, Wanted in Libya

Egypt will try a cousin and top aide of late Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi on charges of attempted murder.

Egypt: 39 Hurt in Clashes Between Islamists and Opposition

At least 39 hurt after opposition activists march on thousands of Islamists rallying outside the Supreme Court in Cairo.

Leader of Egyptian Jewish Community Brought to Rest

More than a hundred mourners came to pay their last respects to Carmen Weinstein, who died this week at 84.

Radical Egyptian Cleric: Boston Bombing Meant to Send a Message

A radical Egyptian Salafi cleric said that the terror attack in Boston was meant to tell the West that terrorists are alive and well.

Muslim Brotherhood Links Boston Attack to Anti-Islam Conspiracy

A leader of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood on Tuesday linked the Boston bombings to an anti-Islam conspiracy.

New Head of Egyptian Jews Will Refuse Israeli Financial Help

New leader of Egypt's Jewish community says she'll refuse Israeli offers of financial help for the renovation of Egypt's synagogues.

Egypt Summons Canadian Envoy Over Baird's Jerusalem Visit

Egypt's foreign ministry summoned Canada's charge d'affaires in Cairo, over FM John Baird's visit to eastern Jerusalem.

Egypt Keeping Gaza Peace with Israel

Egypt is largely responsible for helping to maintain the cease fire between Israel and Hamas terrorist-run Gaza, says a Mideast expert.

Judge in Mubarak's Retrial Resigns Within Seconds

The judge in the retrial of ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak stepped aside just seconds after the opening of the first hearing.

Head of Egypt's Jewish Community Dies at 84

Carmen Weinstein, the leader of Egypt's small remaining Jewish community, died on Saturday at the age of 84.

Egyptian Protesters Operated on Without Anesthetic, Says Report

Egyptian army doctors were ordered to operate without anesthetic on wounded protesters, says a report on military malpractice.

Sinai Bedouin Kidnap and Release a Hungarian Peacemaker

Armed Bedouin tribesmen freed a Hungarian peacekeeper in Egypt's Sinai after briefly detaining him.

Report: Egyptian Army Tortured, Killed Civilians During Uprising

Egypt's armed forces participated in forced disappearances, torture and killings during the 2011 uprising, a leaked report finds.

Egypt’s Mubarak-Era PM ‘Not Guilty’ on Corruption

Egypt’s final Mubarak-era prime minister was found “not guilty” on corruption charges Sunday.

Egypt: One Killed in Clashes Between Muslims and Copts

One killed in clashes at Cairo's Coptic cathedral, after funeral prayers for four Christians during which Copts chanted against Morsi.

Reports: Egypt Slams Hamas Over Rocket Attacks on Israel

Egypt has demanded explanations from Hamas as to how it is allowing terror groups to fire rockets into southern Israel, reports said

Egyptian Court Rules Against Extraditing Qaddafi Cousin

An Egyptian court ruled against extraditing Muammar Qaddafi’s cousin to Libya, where he is wanted on corruption charges.

US Embassy Deletes Tweet Following Spat With Egypt

US Embassy in Cairo deletes controversial tweet about attacks on freedom of expression in Egypt following complaints by President Morsi.

Egypt Denies Hamas Man Wanted Over Border Attack

Egypt denies reports that a top Hamas military commander was wanted by Cairo in connection with the killing in August of 16 border guards.

Haniyeh in Cairo to Bemoan 'Israeli Truce Violations'

Hamas leader Ismail Haniya traveled to Cairo on Saturday to discuss "Israeli violations" of truce following Operation Pillar of Defense.

Egypt Arrests Scuba Divers Accused of Cutting Internet Cables

The Egyptian military has arrested three scuba divers accused of cutting an undersea Internet cable off coast of Alexandria.

Opposition, Islamists Clash in Cairo

Opposition protesters clash with Islamists near Muslim Brotherhood headquarters in Cairo, after activists march to the building.

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Registers as NGO

A day after a panel of judges recommended its dissolution, Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood was registered as an NGO.

Egyptian Villagers Lynch Suspected Car Thief

Egyptian villagers lynched a suspected car thief, in the latest in a spate of such vigilante killings in the face of growing lawlessness.

Egypt: Judges Recommend Dissolution of Muslim Brotherhood

Egyptian judges recommend the dissolution of the Muslim Brotherhood, say it has no legal status.

Film on Egyptian Jews Cleared For Screening

A documentary on Egyptian Jews that had been blocked by the country's security service will screen in theaters.

Egyptians Rally, Call on Army to Assume Power

Hundreds of Egyptians demonstrated in Cairo to press for the army to assume power in a country plagued by unrest and instability.

Israel vs. The Locusts - Pests to Plague Jews for Passover?

The Agriculture Ministry redoubled efforts to battle new swarms of locusts that have descended upon the Land of Israel. More are on the way.

Egypt's Morsi Appeals Cancellation of Elections

A legal body representing Morsi filed an appeal against a ruling cancelling Egypt’s parliamentary polls.

PA Arabs Nabbed in Egypt, Suspected of Spying

Seven Palestinian Authority Arabs have been arrested by Egyptian security on suspicion of carrying out a military reconnaissance mission.

Mubarak Surprises With a Call to Rally Around Morsi

Former Egyptian president makes a surprise call to Egyptians to rally around his Islamist successor, who he himself jailed twice.

Egypt Bans Film About Local Jewish Community

Egyptian security services have banned a film about the Jews of Egypt on the eve of its scheduled release.

Report: Egypt Arrests Israeli Man Trying to Visit Holy Site

The PA's Ma'an news service said Egypt arrested an Israeli citizen on his way to the grave of Rabbi Ya'akov Abuhatzeira.

Egypt: Verdict Over Soccer Violence Re-fuels Unrest

A court verdict over deadly soccer violence sparks fresh unrest in Egypt, with two people killed.

Egyptian Court Orders Cancellation of Parliamentary Elections

Egypt's administrative court orders the cancellation of controversial parliamentary elections scheduled for April 22.

Video: Chairman of Egypt's MB Calls for Israel's Destruction

A video posted by MEMRI shows a clip from 2006 in which an official from Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood party called for Israel’s destruction.