Egypt

Anti-Mubarak Activists: 'From Tahrir Square to Wall Street'

Anti-Mubarak revolutionaries back Occupy Wall Street and find similarities between the protests. Leading activists visit New York.

Egyptian Protest: More Terrorists for Grapel

Families of Egyptian prisoners are calling for a million-man protest to demand the release of terrorists for Ilan Grapel.

Grapel to be Freed in Swap for 25 Egyptian Prisoners

Israeli-American citizen Ilan Grapel is to be freed in a swap with Cairo for 25 Egyptian prisoners, the Prime Minister's Office says.

Egypt: Man Gets Jail for Facebook Posts

Despite hopes for freedom, Egypt continues to jail citizens for “insulting Islam.” Man gets jail, hard labor for Facebook posts.

Grapel Exchange 'As Early As Tuesday'

Israeli-American Illan Grapel, held by Cairo as an alleged Mossad spy, may be exchanged for all 81 Egyptians held by Israel this week.

Report: Shalit Transferred to Egypt

Egyptian officials tell daily Gilad Shalit has been transferred to Egypt by Hamas pursuant to his exchange for 1,027 terrorists.

A-Jad: Zionists Behind Cairo's Copt Massacre

Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad unveiled his latest conspiracy theory, saying Israel and the US plotted recent clashes in Cairo.

Grapel Faces More Charges

As Cairo, Jerusalem, and Washington discuss a potential swap of security prisoners for Ilan Grapel prosecutors heap on more charges.

Israeli Tourists Shun Egypt

Egypt, like Turkey, has shot itself in the leg, losing millions of dollars in tourism because of rabid anti-Israeli sentiment.

24 Dead in Egypt Clashes, Calls for Another Rebellion

Protesters in Egypt say the military government killed unarmed demonstrators just as the Mubarak regime did, call for another overthrow.

Islamist Winds in Egypt? 'No Jews Allowed' at Holy Site

Arab Winter: Egypt has completely barred Jews from visiting the tomb of Rabbi Abuhatzeira, grandfather of the “Baba Sali.”

Cairo Demands Israel Free 81 Prisoners in Swap for Ilan Grapel

Cairo is demanding that Israel free 81 Egyptian prisoners in exchange for the freedom of Ilan Grapel, a dual national accused of "spying."

Tantawi: Sinai "100% Safe"

Egyptian military dictator Hussein Tantawi says Sinai is "100% safe" -- adds he won't be running for the Presidency.

Analyst: Egypt Falling Apart, Could Go Broke Soon

The Arab Spring has turned Egypt into an economic basket case, says a noted economist, while a top Egyptian politician says Cairo is broke.

Report: Egypt, Qatar Agree to Halt Gas Supplies to Israel

Egypt reportedly made a commitment in Tehran to stop providing natural gas to Israel. So did Qatar and dozens of other countries.

Mideast: US Envoys Face Threats, Assaults

US envoy pelted with eggs and tomatoes before barricading himself in a Damascus residence; US envoy in Cairo threatened with violence.

Egypt Fears Israel Plans to Seize Control of Sinai

Egyptian officials are expressing fears that Israel plans to seize control of the Sinai Peninsula.

Report: Egypt to Free Ilan Grapel in US Deal for Money, Politics

Egypt has reportedly agreed to release 27-year-old Ilan Grapel, after the US agreed to supply political and financial support.

Egyptian Muslims Burn Coptic Church in Aswan Province

Egyptian Muslims have returned to "business as usual," with another attack on a Coptic Christian church, this one in Aswan.

Report: Egypt May Release Israeli

Egypt may release Ilan Grapel, the young American-Israeli detained for months and accused of spying.

Egypt Convicts Former Interior Minister

Egypt convicts its former information minister, Anas el-Fiqqi, of corruption and sentences him to seven years in prison.

Poll: 35% of Egyptians Support Muslim Brotherhood

New poll finds that more than a third of Egyptians support the extreme Muslim Brotherhood movement.

Egypt Sets November 28 as Election Day

Cairo's caretaker junta has said elections for a new government, expected to take place in stages, will being November 28.

Christians Fleeing Egypt, NGO Reports

An Egyptian NGO reports mass Christian flight following Mubarak’s downfall. Up to 250,000 could leave this year.

Three Terrorists Blow up Sinai Gas Pipeline to Israel

Terrorists blew up the Sinai-Israeli neutral gas pipeline for at least the sixth time this year in the pre-dawn hours Tuesday.

Taba Border Crossing Closed to Israelis

Israelis were not allowed to cross into Egypt through the Taba border crossing on Sunday; Egyptian newspaper said Israel closed the border.

Four Killed in Two Gaza Smuggling Tunnels

Four Arabs were killed Saturday in an explosion and the subsequent collapse of two Egypt-Gaza smuggling tunnels, often used by terrorists.

Arabs 'Upset' at Obama Speech, Angry Protests Expected

The “Arab street” is extremely upset at U.S. President Barack H. Obama, and intends to show its anger on Friday.

Israeli Embassy Staff Returns to Cairo

Four members of Israel's embassy staff in Cairo have returned to Egypt and are reportedly searching for new facilities with better security.

Longest-Serving Cairo Envoy to Israel, Mohammed Basyouni, Dead

Former Egyptian Ambassador to Israel Mohammed Basyouni has died in Cairo at age 74, the longest-serving envoy in that role.

Report: Egyptian Millionaire Paid Rioters at Israeli Embassy

Suspects in the break-in of the Israeli embassy last week said they were paid by a millionaire, an Egyptian newspaper reports.

Egypt PM: Israel Treaty 'Not Sacred'

Egyptian prime minister Essam Sharaf told Turkish television the 1979 Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty wasn't sacred and was subject to change.

Magnate and Mubarak Associate Jailed, Fined

A steel tycoon closely associated with ousted president Hosni Mubarak has been sentenced to 10 years and fined $110 million.

Gilad: PA Opposes Terror, and is Fighting It

Top security expert says that the PA is doing far more to fight terror than most Israelis realize.

Tensions with Egypt Affect Lulav Exports to Israel

Egypt says that it will not export lulavim to Israel this year, due to recent tensions between the two countries. Egyptian economy reeling.

Erdogan Angers Muslim Brotherhood With Pro Secular Gov't Speech

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood responded angrily Wednesday to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's call to “respect all religions.”

Israel's Ambassador to Egypt says: It's a Different Country Now

Several days after the attack on Israel's Embassy in Cairo, Ambassador Yitzhak Levanon says, "This is not the same Egypt."

Erdogan in Egypt: Turkey is a 'Model Country'

Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan uses Egypt visit to promote Turkish democracy, attack Israel.

Mubarak Spymaster Testifies

Egypt's former intelligence chief Omar Sulaiman testified under a veil of secrecy in the ongoing trial of ousted president Hosni Mubarak.

Report: Breaking Deal With Israel Could Cost Egypt $1 Billion

Breaking the Camp David Accords - and the trade deal with the US that came in its wake - could cost Egypt a billion dollars, and 70,000 jobs

Israel to Speed Border Fence ‘for Peace’

Netanyahu tours Egyptian border, announces plans to speed construction of fence “for peace and security.”

Wild Welcome for Erdogan in Egypt: One Fist

Egyptians wildly welcome Erdogan, chanting “Egypt-Turkey: One Fist” as relations between Israel and both countries worsen.

Sit-In at US Embassy for Release of WTC Bomb Plotter

A sit-in at the US embassy in Cairo demanded freedom for a Muslim sheikh serving life in prison for plotting to blow up the WTC in 1993.

Former Ambassador: Egypt is in a State of Anarchy

Former Israeli Ambassador to Egypt Zvi Mazel: What happened in the embassy is very serious. The military is afraid of the street.

Report: Jordanian Security Increased Around Israeli Embassy

The Israeli embassy in Jordan has increased security after Friday's attack by Egyptian protesters on Israel's embassy in Cairo.

Cairo Mob Attacked CNN: 'They Were Animals'

CNN journalists described the mob that attacked them during the riot at the Israeli embassy as “animals.” One journalist was called a spy.

Video: Embassy Invasion almost Ended in ‘Catastrophe’

Israeli embassy guards were told to shoot at protesters if they barged into their room. Egyptian commandos rescued them at the last minute.

Arab MK: Israel Faces Extinction in Mideast

An Arab MK says Israel faces a black future and will cease to be a part of the Middle East if it does not recognize its “crimes.”

Egyptian Soldier Dies of Border Incident Wounds

An Egyptian soldier hit by IDF fire during the August 18 terrorist attack on Israel's border has died.

Netanyahu After Embassy Attack: 'Israel Will Stand By Peace'

Prime Minister Netanyahu tells reporters Saturday night that Israel will stand by the peace treaty with Egypt, thanks the US for helping.

Egypt Vows 'Total Commitment' to Protect Embassies

Egypt vows "total commitment" to protect diplomatic missions" on its soil after hundreds of protesters break into Israel's embassy.

Egypt: Protesters Tear Down Embassy Wall, Remove Israeli Flag

Protesters tear down security wall recently put up near the entrance of the Israeli Embassy in Cairo, tear down the flag and break in.

Hamas Looks to Cairo for New Headquarters

Hamas co-founder Mahmoud al-Zahar says Hamas may relocate its Damascus headquarters to Cairo due to the widespread unrest in Syria.

Egypt Arrests Israeli Guards

Egyptian officials arrested four Israeli guards at sea as they made their way to protect commercial vessels in the Red Sea.

Cairo's Incitement Crackdown

Cairo's caretaker junta has frozen new private satellite TV licenses and warned they would act against media outlets who incite violence.

Mubarak Trial: Ruling General to Testify

Egypt's military ruler and other key generals have been called to testify under strict secrecy in the trial of Hosni Mubarak.

Turkish PM to Tour 'Arab Spring' Nations as Israel Ties Weaken

Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Recep Erdogan is planning a tour of Arab nations that overthrew their leaders as ties with Israel wind down.

Israel's Ambassador Returns to Cairo

Israel's ambassador to Egypt returned late Monday to Cairo after he took a private vacation during widespread tensions there.

Mubarak Trial Witness Testifies in His Favor

Trial of Hosni Mubarak takes interesting turn when former police general testifies that police were not ordered to fire on protesters.

Six Injured in Mubarak Courtroom Brawl

At least six people were wounded in a courtroom brawl between lawyers Monday as the trial of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resumed.