Egypt

Egypt:

27 injured when basketball stands partly collapse

At least 27 injured as stands collapse during basketball game in Cairo.

US Jewish leaders meet Egyptian President

Conference of Presidents leaders say meeting with President Al-Sisi was "very productive and engaging".

Rabbi Shimshon Refael Hirsch on the parasha: How could they?

How could Yaakov’s sons have been so cruel?

IDF apprehends ten suspects in drug smuggling attempt

IDF soldiers thwart smuggling attempt on Egypt-Israel border, confiscate drugs.

Drama in Egypt:

11 Israeli pilots stuck in the country

11 Israeli pilots who arrived in Egypt asked to leave as Egyptians cite "national security matters".

Tunnel discovered in Egypt may be entrance to Cleopatra’s tomb

Potential find after decades of searching described as ‘discovery of the century.’

President Isaac Herzog inaugurates 1st Israeli pavilion at COP27

President Herzog leads Israeli delegation at major climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

IDF thwarts drug-smuggling attempt on Egyptian border

IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle 31 kilograms of drugs over Egypt-Israel border.

Watch: Egyptian TV host claims Jews out to take over the world

The host names Jews Freemasonry as the biggest evils facing humanity, reviving the Protocols of the Elders of Zion.

Report: Senior ISIS official eliminated by Egyptian army

ISIS terrorist responsible for 2017 mosque massacre is eliminated by Egyptian army, along with nine other terrorists.

41 killed in fire at Egyptian Coptic church

Police blame electrical short circuit for fire in church where thousands were gathered for Sunday prayers in Cairo.

Egyptian delegation to visit Israel, discuss terrorists release

Islamic Jihad threatens to renew fighting if Israel refuses to release top terrorist arrested in Jenin and hunger-striking terrorist.

Lapid thanks Egypt's President Sisi for ceasefire efforts

Lapid speaks to President of Egypt, says Egypt has a very significant role in maintaining regional stability and security.

Islamic Jihad claims:

Egypt promised to free leader arrested by Israel

In ceasefire announcement published on Telegram, Egypt undertakes to help free Islamic Jihad leader.

Report:

Israel, Islamic Jihad agree to Egyptian-brokered ceasefire

Fighting between Gaza terrorists and Israel set to end Sunday night, according to report.

Report:

Egypt to attempt to mediate ceasefire

Al Arabiya report: Egyptian delegation making its way to Israel in order to bring about a ceasefire in Gaza.

Yuval Keshet and Moshe Matan Luzon killed in Sinai accident

Yuval Keshet, 24, from Haifa, and Moshe Matan Luzon, 25, from Petah Tikva killed in accident in the Sinai Peninsula.

2 Israelis killed in car crash in Sinai

Foreign Ministry says lives of other 5 victims of deadly crash are not in danger.

Construction of Egypt's new nuclear plant begins

Construction of nuclear plant by Russia’s state-owned energy corporation begins on Egypt's north coast.

Arab report:

Lapid seeks exchange deal with Hamas before the election

Egyptian sources say "serious" talks were recently held between Israel and Hamas through Egyptian mediators to promote an exchange deal.

Israeli Defense Minister: Egypt is a beacon of peace

Benny Gantz speaks with Egyptian intel chief, offering Eid al-Adha blessings to Egyptian people and discussing regional cooperation.

Border Crossings to Jordan, Egypt, return to pre-COVID schedules

'Ministry received clear instructions: Maximum traffic for maximum people,' Transportation Min. Michaeli says.

Lapid speaks with Egyptian president ahead of Biden visit

Israeli Prime Minister and Egyptian president agree to meet, vow cooperation in maintaining regional stability.

Watch: Woman dies in shark attack as stunned tourists look on

A 68-year-old woman was killed in a grizzly attack off the coast of Sharm el-Sheikh as dozens of stunned tourists took in the ugly scene.

Warming trade ties

Egyptian delegation visits Israel

Egyptian delegation visits Israel as part of QIZ trade agreement between Egypt, US, and Israel. 'We hope to expand cooperation.'

Israel, EU, Egypt sign MOU to supply natural gas to Europe

Historic agreement will see Israel help Europe reduce its dependence on Russian energy together with Egypt.

Energy Minister to meet Egyptian President

Energy Minister Karine Elharrar to discuss the sale of Israeli gas to Europe with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.

Egyptian UAV malfunctions, crosses in Israel

Unarmed drone intercepted over Negev by IAF fighters in coordination with Egyptians after accidentally entering Israeli airspace.

Israeli orchestra plays in Cairo for the first time in 40 years

The Firkat Alnoor orchestra was invited to play in Egypt for Israel's Independence Day, the first such performance in decades.

National security adviser:

'West should stop pressing Egypt on human rights'

Eyal Hulata says in closed lecture that Western countries should stop pressuring President Al-Sisi on human rights.

5 Egyptian soldiers killed in attack in Sinai Peninsula

This is the second deadly attack against security forces in the Sinai in less than a week.

Report: Egypt warned Israel not to strike Hamas leader

Egyptian government sends harsh message to Israel, warning against striking Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Because of the Israeli flag:

Holiday in Sinai ends in detention in Egypt

Israelis vacationing in Sinai arrested by Egyptian authorities after waving Israeli flags.

ISIS claims deadly attack in Sinai Peninsula

Islamic State claims attack that killed an officer and 10 Egyptian soldiers in Northern Sinai.

Egyptian TV host urges 'steps to deter' Sweden's Quran burning

Egyptian TV host Nashat Al-Dihi urged 'practical action on the ground,' calling all Westerners 'racist liars.'

Egypt to restore Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announces project to restore the oldest synagogue in Egypt.

Why did God need a 'destroyer' in Egypt?

Who or what was the "destroyer" mentioned in the book of Exodus?

Egyptian TV: Jews planned to take over the world

The report claims Jews failed to integrate into European societies because of 'enmity towards humanity'.

An instant Salvation? Leaving Egypt was a process

A successful businessman once said that it takes years to become an overnight success, and the Exodus was no different. Op-ed.

Egypt:

Government removes newly-uncovered Jewish texts from cemetery

The Egyptian government removed items from a newly uncovered genizah and a US senator wants answers.

Egypt hosts trilateral summit with Bennett, UAE Crown Prince

Israeli prime minister joins Egyptian president, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in Egypt for trilateral talks.

Regional Summit VS the US?

PM Bennett visits Egypt, meets with President Al-Sisi

Israeli prime minister meets with Egyptian President Al-Sisi as part of state visit to Egypt.

PM lauds 'warming ties' with Egypt as direct flights expanded

Israel, Egypt agree to establish new passenger flight route between Ben Gurion Airport and Sharm el Sheikh in Sinai.

Yeshiva students embark on eye-opening journey to Egypt

Following an intense winter term at Yeshivas Bais Dovid, the dedicated students set out for a breathtaking journey to Egypt.

Egypt:

10 members of Muslim Brotherhood sentenced to death

Egyptian court sentences to death 10 members of Muslim Brotherhood who were found guilty of violence against security officers.

Egypt to open lavish museum dedicated to Tutankhamun

Egypt will be open a massive state of the art museum in honor of the 100 years since the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb.

The face of evil (Beshalach)

In today’s terminology, the Egyptians were rational, the Amalekites were not. Only with rational actors there can be negotiated peace.

Redemption from idolatry

As great as the destiny of the Jewish nation is, so is the intensity of its suffering from the exile in Egypt onwards to Divine Revelation..

Pesach in S’dom? Responding to Abuse

The first Passover experience doesn’t happen in Egypt, but happens actually in S’dom. There are, however, similarities.

The Parsha and Current Events: The fate of our generation

There is a gene for hating Hashem’s chosen people passed on forever in the descendants of Esau and Ishmael. What does the future hold?

Egypt urges calm after latest rocket attack

Egyptian officials call on Gaza groups to stop provocations and for Israel to accelerate arrangements agreed upon as part of May ceasefire.

Can we handle big change?

In the Torah portion of Vaeira - Moses notifies Pharaoh that the Jewish people need to leave Egypt for 3 days to serve God.

Shemot: Just ask

It took the lack of change after Pharaoh's death to dash Jewish hopes and cause them to ask for freedom.

Michigan woman working to restore Egypt’s Jewish cemeteries

Huntington Woods, Michigan resident Nancy Berman is working with NYC entrepreneur Joseph Douek to restore Cairo's three Jewish cemeteries.

SHEMOT 5782

The more things change..

Pharaoh's words are mirrored by every paranoid Jew hating ruler ever since - and there have been, and still are, many.

Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood leader sent to life in prison

Cairo criminal court sentences acting supreme guide of the Muslim Brotherhood to life in prison for collaborating with Hamas.

Egypt detects three cases of Omicron

Three Egyptians test positive for Omicron variant on their return from overseas.

Lapid: Israel and Egypt - a connection of strength

Foreign Minister Lapid sums up his visit to Cairo and the meetings he held with President Al-Sisi and Foreign Minister Shoukry.

Lapid meets Egyptian president for 'long and warm meeting'

FM meets with El-Sisi at Al-Ittihadiya Palace. The two discuss Iranian attempts to gain nuclear capability and use of terror.

Egypt: 22 Islamists sentenced to death

Egyptian court sentences to death 22 Islamists for 54 attacks, including attempted assassination of former interior minister.