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Report: Israel Discussing With Egypt Release of Alleged 'Spy'

Gaza media reported Sunday that an Israeli delegation was in Egypt to discuss the release of the Israeli arrested last weekend for spying

Report: Israel Discussing With Egypt Release of Alleged 'Spy'

IMF Official to Visit Egypt, Discuss Loan

A top IMF official will visit Egypt on Monday for talks on a $4.8 billion loan frozen because of political unrest in the country.

IMF Official to Visit Egypt, Discuss Loan

Egypt's Islamic Jihad: Jews Deserve to be Killed

The Islamic Jihad terrorist group vows to fight Jews if they return to Egypt in the wake of remarks by Muslim Brotherhood official.

Egypt's Islamic Jihad: Jews Deserve to be Killed

Egypt Seizes U.S.-Made Weapons Meant for Gaza

Egyptian security forces have seized U.S.-made anti-tank and surface-to-air missiles destined for Gaza, security officials say.

Egypt Seizes U.S.-Made Weapons Meant for Gaza

Israeli Imprisoned in Yemen, Accused of Spying

An Israeli accused of spying for Israel has been imprisoned for the last several weeks in Yemen, the country’s media reported Wednesday.

Israeli Imprisoned in Yemen, Accused of Spying

PM: Egyptian Border Fence Near Completion

PM Netanyahu said Wednesday that the final section of the security fence along the Egyptian border should be completed by the end of March.

PM: Egyptian Border Fence Near Completion

Source: Egypt Interrogating Arrested Israeli

Egyptian prosecutors are interrogating 24-year-old Andrei Pashnichikov who is suspected of espionage, a judicial source says.

Source: Egypt Interrogating Arrested Israeli

Egypt Prevented 3 Attempts to Smuggle Weapons into Gaza

Sources: Egypt has prevented three instances of smuggling of weapons into Gaza since Operation Pillar of Defense.

Egypt Prevented 3 Attempts to Smuggle Weapons into Gaza

Morsi Aide: Israel Will Cease to Exist Within Decade

Deputy head of the Muslim Brotherhood's political arm in Egypt says that Israel would cease to exist by the end of the decade.

Morsi Aide: Israel Will Cease to Exist Within Decade

Egypt Investigates Satirist Over Morsi 'Insult'

Egypt's state prosecutor ordered an investigation into a claim that a popular satirical show host insulted President Mohamed Morsi.

Egypt Investigates Satirist Over Morsi 'Insult'

Israeli Detained in Egypt Photographed Security Equipment

Egyptian officials say that 24-year-old Andrei Pashnichikov photographed security equipment in the Sinai.

Israeli Detained in Egypt Photographed Security Equipment

Another Israeli Arrested, Imprisoned in Egypt

An Israeli from Bat Yam has been arrested, and is under detention in Egypt.

Another Israeli Arrested, Imprisoned in Egypt

Egypt to Pursue a Relationship with Hizbullah

Egypt will pursue a relationship with Hizbullah as a “real political and military force”, says Egyptian ambassador.

Egypt to Pursue a Relationship with Hizbullah

Morsi's Advisor: Jews Should Return to Egypt

Morsi advisor causes media storm when he says that Jews should return to Egypt rather than live in "a country contaminated by occupation."

Morsi's Advisor: Jews Should Return to Egypt

Egypt's Opposition Leaders to be Investigated for Incitement

Egypt's public prosecutor orders a probe into the three leaders of the opposition, on suspicion of inciting followers to overthrow Morsi.

Egypt's Opposition Leaders to be Investigated for Incitement

Morsi: Constitution is a 'New Dawn' for Egypt

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi hails an Islamist-backed charter as "a new dawn" for his country.

Morsi: Constitution is a 'New Dawn' for Egypt

Egyptian Communications Minister Also Quits Cairo Government

Communications and Information Technology Minister Hany Mahmoud Abdel Megeed has also quit the Cairo government, following a vice president.

Egyptian Communications Minister Also Quits Cairo Government

Egyptians Pass New Constitution

Egypt's electoral commission confirms that the Islamist-backed constitution was passed by 64 percent of voters.

Egyptians Pass New Constitution

Egyptian Army Thwarts Rocket Smuggling to Gaza

Armed forces in the Sinai foiled an attempt to smuggle 17 rockets to Gaza.

Egyptian Army Thwarts Rocket Smuggling to Gaza

Egypt's Opposition to Appeal Referendum Results

Egypt's opposition says it will appeal a referendum on a new constitution backed by ruling Islamists, vows to continue struggle.

Egypt's Opposition to Appeal Referendum Results

Cairo Court to Rule on Mubarak Appeal of Life Sentence

A Cairo court will review the appeal by former President Hosni Mubarak of a sentence condemning him to life in prison.

Cairo Court to Rule on Mubarak Appeal of Life Sentence

New Egyptian Constitution 'Approved'

Exit polls show that Egyptians have approved a new constitution in this weekend's nationwide referendum.

New Egyptian Constitution 'Approved'

Egypt: Islamists Claim Lead in Second Referendum Vote

Egypt's ruling Islamists claim that preliminary referendum results show strong backing for a constitution rejected by the opposition.

Egypt: Islamists Claim Lead in Second Referendum Vote

Egypt's VP Resigns as Vote on Constitution Continues

Egyptian VP Mahmud Mekki announces his resignation as Egyptians go to the polls in a referendum on a new constitution.

Egypt's VP Resigns as Vote on Constitution Continues

Report: Morsi Suffering From Brain Tumor

Recently installed Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi is apparently suffering from a brain tumor, Egyptian media reported

Report: Morsi Suffering From Brain Tumor

Egypt: Low Turnout for Protest Against Constitution

Up to 2,000 people gather in Egypt to protest controversial draft constitution - far fewer than previous opposition protests.

Egypt: Low Turnout for Protest Against Constitution

Video: Unveiled Women Barred from Voting on Constitution

Egyptian "democracy" unveiled: Women without veils were barred from voting for the new anti-secular constitution. Mass protests on Tuesday.

Video: Unveiled Women Barred from Voting on Constitution

Egypt's Prosecutor General Resigns

Egypt's prosecutor general gives into demands of lower prosecutors by agreeing to resign next week.

Egypt's Prosecutor General Resigns

Egypt: Islamists Claim Lead After First Round of Voting

Islamists backing a new constitution for Egypt claim victory in the first leg of a referendum.

Egypt: Islamists Claim Lead After First Round of Voting

Egypt Tense as Voting on Referendum Begins

Morsi's opposition accuses Muslim Brotherhood of vote rigging in first day of vote on new constitution.

Egypt Tense as Voting on Referendum Begins

Egypt: Unity Meeting Cancelled as Crisis Continues

Egyptian opposition calls for a 'no' vote in Saturday's referendum over a controversial constitution.

Egypt: Unity Meeting Cancelled as Crisis Continues

Egypt Braces for Rival Protests Over Constitution

Egypt is bracing for rival protests to take place in Cairo on Tuesday over a bitterly divisive referendum on a new constitution.

Egypt Braces for Rival Protests Over Constitution

Inside Look at Muslim Brotherhood’s Torture Chambers

The Muslim Brotherhood replaced Mubarak, but torture chambers remain the same despite the US attempt to make Egypt safe for democracy.

Inside Look at Muslim Brotherhood’s Torture Chambers

Rival Protests Called in Growing Egypt Crisis

Rival mass protests have been called for next Tuesday in Egypt, over a bitterly disputed constitutional referendum.

Rival Protests Called in Growing Egypt Crisis

Egyptian Protests Continue Despite Morsi Reversal

Too little, too late: Egyptian Pres. Mohamed Morsi repealed the edict granting him sweeping new powers, but grassroots protests continue.

Egyptian Protests Continue Despite Morsi Reversal

Benghazi Attack Suspect Arrested, Masterminding New Terror Group

A suspect arrested for the deadly September 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi is believed to be organizing a new terror group.

Benghazi Attack Suspect Arrested, Masterminding New Terror Group

Italy Stops Weapons Shipment to Gaza

Following a tip from Israel, Italian police seize a shipment of weapons intended for Egypt with a final destination of Gaza.

Italy Stops Weapons Shipment to Gaza

Morsi Cancels Sweeping Powers After Protests

Egypt's president annuls a controversial decree issued last month that put all his decisions beyond judicial review.

Morsi Cancels Sweeping Powers After Protests

Egypt: Protesters Nearly Break Into Presidential Palace

Thousands participate in anti-Morsi demonstrations over his sweeping powers and controversial constitution.

Egypt: Protesters Nearly Break Into Presidential Palace

Egypt's Opposition Calls for Mass Protests

Egypt's opposition rejects any dialogue with President Mohammed Morsi, calls for mass protests on Friday.

Egypt's Opposition Calls for Mass Protests

Morsi Won't Tolerate Killings or Sabotage

Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi makes a live address to the nation after bloody clashes between his supporters and opponents.

Morsi Won't Tolerate Killings or Sabotage

Tanks, Barbed Wire and Curfew Used to Quell Violence in Egypt

Following violent clashes Wednesday night that left hundreds wounded, the Egyptian army surrounds Morsi's palace with barbed wire and tanks.

Tanks, Barbed Wire and Curfew Used to Quell Violence in Egypt

ElBaradei Rises to Lead Egypt Against Islamists

Former diplomat, politician and presidential candidate Mohamed ElBaradei has risen again, this time to lead Egypt's opposition movement.

ElBaradei Rises to Lead Egypt Against Islamists

Rival Protesters Clash in Cairo as Unrest Continues

Several people injured as rival protesters clash outside the presidential palace in Cairo.

Rival Protesters Clash in Cairo as Unrest Continues

Egyptian Officials Accused of 'Zionist Plot' Against State

Three former Egyptian presidential candidates have been accused of espionage and conspiring a “Zionist plot” against the state.

Egyptian Officials Accused of 'Zionist Plot' Against State

Egypt's Morsi Returns to Palace After Rioting Mob Leaves

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi reportedly returned Wednesday morning to his palace after violent protesters left the area.

Egypt's Morsi Returns to Palace After Rioting Mob Leaves

Egypt: Protesters Encircle the Presidential Palace

Tens of thousands of Egyptian demonstrators encircle the presidential palace in a growing crisis over Morsi decree.

Egypt: Protesters Encircle the Presidential Palace

Morsi Announces Date for Referendum on Constitution

President Mohammed Morsi calls a December 15 referendum on the controversial draft constitution. Protests for and against him continue.

Morsi Announces Date for Referendum on Constitution

Egypt: Mass Protests After Constitution Draft Approved

An Egyptian panel rushes through a draft constitution seen as undermining basic freedoms, resulting in mass protests in Cairo.

Egypt: Mass Protests After Constitution Draft Approved

Morsi: Decree will Expire Once Constitution is Approved

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi says his sweeping powers will expire after a new constitution is approved through a referendum.

Morsi: Decree will Expire Once Constitution is Approved

US Sympathy For Egypt Tanks

American Public Opinion Now Nostalgic For Mubarak's Egypt

Events in Egypt and the Arab world have made American public opinion cynical about Arab democracy.

American Public Opinion Now Nostalgic For Mubarak's Egypt

Egyptian Assembly Racing Clock to Finish Constitution

The Egyptian Assembly is racing the clock to finish writing the nation's Constitution by Thursday before the body is dissolved.

Egyptian Assembly Racing Clock to Finish Constitution

Morsi to Address the Nation About Power Grab

Egyptian President to address his nation on Thursday, discuss his decree from last week which expands his powers.

Morsi to Address the Nation About Power Grab

Egypt Stops Libyan Arms Shipment to Gaza

Egypt has intercepted two weapons shipments to Gaza in less than a week. Three smugglers were arrested Tuesday.

Egypt Stops Libyan Arms Shipment to Gaza

Tens of Thousands Protest Against Morsi Power Grab

Egyptians in huge numbers take to the streets to protest President Morsi's decision to assume sweeping powers.

Tens of Thousands Protest Against Morsi Power Grab

Thousands Gather in Tahrir Square for anti-Morsi Protest

Demonstrators demand the president take back decrees on judiciary. Some call for his resignation.

Thousands Gather in Tahrir Square for anti-Morsi Protest

Riots in Tahrir Square

Egypt Pitches US ‘Strike 2’ on Arab Democracy

Morsi’s power grab is “Strike 2” for US efforts to make democracy safe for the Middle East. Seven years ago, Hamas won US-backed elections.

Egypt Pitches US ‘Strike 2’ on Arab Democracy

Top Egyptian Islamist: Expect Assassination Campaign

Egyptian Islamist warned that liberal politicians who oppose President Morsi’s constitutional declaration could face targeted assassinations

Top Egyptian Islamist: Expect Assassination Campaign

Egypt's Morsi Pulls Back Power Grab, Makes Deal w/ Judges

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has agreed to pull back decrees announced last Thursday granting himself sweeping new powers.

Egypt's Morsi Pulls Back Power Grab, Makes Deal w/ Judges

Israel Embassy Staff Cautiously Returns to Cairo

The staff of Israel's embassy in Cairo has returned to Egypt, according to a source at the city's airport.

Israel Embassy Staff Cautiously Returns to Cairo