Egypt

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.

Egyptian Physicist to Take Part in Judea & Samaria Conference

Land of Israel activists plan to hold a conference on the Jewish right to Judea and Samaria. A pro-Israel physicist from Egypt will attend.

Egyptian Security Failures in Sinai Haunt Hoteliers

The recent terrorist attacks near Eilat have badly hurt Egypt's tourism in Sinai, as Israeli Arabs prefer safer destinations.

Analysis: Egypt's Strategic Balance Sheet

Egypt's caretaker junta juggling virulent anti-Israel sentiment in Cairo and US billions tied to peace with the Jewish state.

Egypt Launches Eid al-Fitr Crackdown in Sinai

Fearing increased violence as Ramadan comes to a close, Egyptian security forces in Sinai have launched a new crackdown.

Report: US Threatens Cairo Aid Money Over Grapel, Tensions

Egyptian daily reports Washington is threatening to cut aid to Cairo if it doesn't release Ilan Grapel, back down over border incident.

Egypt Deploys More Troops in Sinai

Egypt has deployed 1,500 more troops in the Sinai ahead of more 'counter-terror' operations with Israeli approval.

Analysis: Qaddafi Exits, Al Qaeda Enters

Libya has followed Egypt, replacing a corrupt despot with a council influenced by Al Qaeda – instead of the Muslim Brotherhood

Israeli Muslim Leader: Cairo Regime Is Key to Jerusalem

The road to “freeing” Jerusalem begins at the gates of the new military regime in Cairo, says Kamal Al Khatib.

Terror Alert in South, IDF Beefs up Forces

The IDF has beefed up its presence in the south amid a report that terrorists from Gaza are planning to attack from Sinai.

Egypt: More Calls to Murder Israelis

A second call by a Muslim Brotherhood cleric to murder Israelis, this one targeting Israel's Ambassador to Egypt.

Israel Minimizes Report on Reopening Camp David Accords

Israeli government officials are dismissing as “mere talk” a report by Egyptian media that the Camp David Accord is to be renegotiated.

Iran Plans to Include Egypt in Terror Axis

Iran announced it will renew relations with the new Egyptian regime by sending an ambassador to Cairo in several months.

Hundreds At "Million Man Protest" Against Israel

Hundreds of demonstrators attended the 'million man protest' in Cairo demanding Israel's ambassador to Egypt be expelled on Friday.

Muslim Brotherhood Party Won't Protest Against Israel

The Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party surprised many saying it will be staying out of Friday's anti-Israel protests.

Egyptian Parliamentarians Want Eilat

Amidst tense relations between Israel and Cairo, Egyptian MPs want to press 'claim' for Eilat, ceded to Israel in 1979 Accords.

Barak Overrides Camp David: Tactics Over Strategy

Barak, Netanyahu to let Egyptian forces into Sinai despite peace deal. Rivlin: move may require Knesset approval.