Egypt

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.

Egypt Concerned Over Terror Threats to Suez Canal

With the Sinai Peninsula in a state of anarchy, Egypt deploys extra security in the Suez Canal to protect it from terrorists.

Egyptians Planning 'Million Man' Anti-Israel March

Egyptian protest organizers are trying to muster a 'million man protest' outside Israel's embassy in Cairo

Israel Bolsters Security on Sinai Border After Terror Attacks

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz is bolstering security on Israel's southern border due to warnings there's more terror in store.

Egypt Planning to Develop its Border With Israel

Egyptian officials plan to develop the region adjoining its border with Israel as politicians push to re-militarize the Sinai.

Terrorists Fire in 'Wrong' Direction, Injure Egyptian Woman

A Gaza terrorist rocket attack fired due south, injured an Egyptian woman, damaged buildings in Rafiah. Egypt's security forces conerned.

‘Zionist Envoy, Leave Egypt or Die,” Demonstrators Demand

The Muslim Brotherhood threatens to kill Israel's ambassador to Cairo if he does not leave the country. “All of Egypt is Hamas.”

Terror Forces US and Egypt to Scrap Joint Exercise

Last week’s terrorist attacks force Egypt and the US to cancel army drill. Senior US official in Cairo to try to calm tension with Israel.

Video: Angry Egyptians Break into Israeli Embassy Compound

More than 2,000 angry Egyptians broke down barriers at Israel’s embassy in Cairo, burned Israeli flags and raised the Egyptian flag.

Barak's Regret Calms Egypt Furor

Egypt apparently mollified as Barak expresses regret for deaths of its soldiers; ambassador to stay in Israel.

Egypt Complains Over Deaths of Its Security Forces

Egypt has lodged a formal complaint with Israel over the killings of three members of its security forces overnight Thursday.

Another Attack Near Eilat, Egyptian Soldiers Killed

A suicide bomber strikes near the site of Thursday's attacks, killing Egyptian soldiers.

Three Egyptians Dead as Israel Chases Terrorists Along Border

Report: An Egyptian army officer and two security personnel dead as the IDF chases terrorists along the border.

2 Children Among 33 Hurt in Multiple Terror Attack; 6 Dead

Arab terrorists can add two children, ages 4 and 6 to their "victory" in maiming Israeli civilians in Thursday's multiple terrorist attack.

Egypt: Sides Talk, Fail to Agree on Constitution

Egypt's liberals and Islamists get together for talk to agree on the principles of a new constitution; No agreements reached.

Libel: Egypt Accuses Israel of Mass Infertility Plot

Egyptian state prosecutors have accused Israel's Mossad of attempting to perpetrate a mass infertility plot via hair products.

Egyptian Army Foils Sixth Attack on Gas Pipeline

Egyptian army arrests four gunmen as they prepare to detonate a device near the gas pipeline which provides gas to Israel.

Report: Bin Laden Physician in Sinai

Egyptian officials say Osama Bin Laden's personal physician and bomb maker is in Sinai after escaping prison earlier this year.

Report: Hamas Harboring Sinai Terrorists

According to Egyptian officials Hamas has refused requests to hand over terrorists it believes perpetrated attacks in Sinai.

Analysis: Mubarak vs Saddam

The trials of deposed Egyptian President and Hosni Mubarak and his counterpart Saddam Hussein look very similar, but are they?

Egypt's Transitional Government Appoints New-Old Governors

Egypt's transitional government this month appointed 15 new governors, but grassroots citizens are still not satisfied.

Egypt Launches "Operation Eagle" in Sinai

Egyptian troops launched "Operation Eagle" in Sinai killing 1 terrorist and arresting 16 others the day after denying it would do so.

Mubarak Judge Orders Cameras Out; Lawyers Brawl

The presiding judge in the trial for former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has ordered cameras out; lawyers brawl to file their motions.

Former Egyptian Minister's Murder Trial Begins

Murder trial of Egypt’s former interior minister, Habib al-Adly, began on Sunday. He is accused of ordering police to fire on protesters.

Egypt Claims: Mossad Spy in Custody

Egypt claims to have uncovered a Mossad agent and apprehended his helper.

Egypt: 'We Will Not Fight Our Own People in Sinai.'

Despite largest deployment of security forces in Sinai since 1973 Egypt says its forces won't mount 'operations', tanks are 'unarmed.'

Egyptian Army Starts Major Operation Against Al-Qaeda

Egyptian army deploys thousands of troops in the Sinai peninsula as part of a major operation against Al-Qaeda militants.

Egyptian Cabinet Targets Islamic Parties

Egypt's cabinet to review the legal status of political parties ahead of coming elections to ensure none are formed on a 'religious basis.'

USAID Director Recalled From Cairo

The USAID director in Cairo abruptly returned to the US as a rift between the Obama administration and Egypt's caretaker gov't widens.

67% of Egyptians Back Executing Mubarak

A recent poll showed 67% of Egyptians back executing ousted president Hosni Mubarak if found guilty of "several crimes against the people.

Former Israeli Ambassador to Egypt: Mubarak is no Saddam Hussein

Zvi Mazel, Israel’s former ambassador to Egypt, says the end of Mubarak’s regime won’t mean a new Egypt, warns of unstable period on the way

Video: Mayhem in Cairo after Claims Mubarak is Dead Since 2005

A defense lawyer claims in court Mubarak died in 2005; mayhem broke out in Tahrir Square after similar claims of a “US-Zionist” conspiracy.

Former Minister: I Offered Mubarak Asylum in Eilat

A leading former Israeli minister, who frequently dealt with Hosni Mubarak, says he offered the deposed leader asylum in Eilat.