Egypt

Grapel Speaks Out: I Came to Egypt to Help the Arab World

Ilan Grapel who was released from Egypt in exchange for 25 prisoners: I was in Egypt on a public interest grant. They didn't torture me.

Egypt's Ruling Military Council Rebuffed by Political Forces

Egypt's political candidates begin to jockey for position, pushing the military council aside, as parliamentary elections approach.

Egypt Arrests Islamist in Gas Pipeline Bombing

Egypt arrested a suspect in connection with last week's bombing of the pipeline that delivers natural gas to Israel and Jordan.

Egyptian Gas Pipeline Attacked for the Seventh Time

Egyptian pipeline which provides gas to Israel and Jordan once again hit by an explosion, the seventh time since February.

Clinton Thinks Twice: Maybe Mideast Democracy Not So Good

Obama helped oust Mubarak, replaced by an equally autocratic regime. Clinton wants elections – but will the Muslim Brotherhood win?

Cairo's Junta Tightens its Stranglehold on Power

As Egypt rushes towards elections on November 28, Cairo's interim junta has moved to ensure its authority - and budget - are protected.

Egypt Strikes Oil in Sinai

Egypt has struck oil in Sinai, more than 30 years after Israel did the same.

Egypt: 'We Kept Israel Out of Gaza''

Egypt's ambassador to the Palestinian Authority says Cairo stopped Israel from launching a major military incursion into Gaza amid attacks.

Gaza Terrorists Refuse Egyptian Cease Fire Bid

Egypt has failed in its attempt to broker another ceasefire to end rocket attacks on Israel as terrorists disprove Cairo’s influence.

Egyptian Report: Israeli Assassins Captured

Egyptian weekly claims that an Israeli attempt to assassinate Mubarak and other Egyptian officials has been foiled.

US to Sell F-16 to Egypt in Grapel Deal

Egypt came out a big winner in the deal for Ilan Grapel: the US will sell Cairo the F-16 fighter, while Israel frees 25 prisoners.

Egypt: Police Officers Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison

Egypt sentences two officers to seven years in prison, in the case which is believed to have inspired the revolution in the country.

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.”