Egypt

Egypt to close Rafah crossing until further notice

Egypt will close Rafah crossing until further notice on Monday, citing security reasons.

FM Lapid to Egyptian minister: Israel won't accept rocket fire

Egypt and Israel should advance partnerships in civilian and economic issues, Israeli Foreign Min. Yair Lapid and Egypt's Abbas Kamel agree.

PM Bennett invited to Egypt in coming weeks

Senior Egyptian intelligence official meets PM, Bennett in Jerusalem, extends invitation on behalf of President el-Sisi to visit Egypt.

Egyptian intelligence chief arrives in Israel

Kamel is the first Egyptian official to meet PM Bennett since the new government was sworn in.

US: Egypt a 'constructive' defense partner

Biden administration says Egypt is a "constructive" defense partner despite concerns on human rights.

24 Muslim Brotherhood members sentenced to death in Egypt

Egyptian court sentences 24 Muslim Brotherhood members to death for the killing of police officers in two separate cases.

The 'secret' Soviet-Israeli war: Why no one noticed

A secret war between the USSR and Israel that could have started a third world war and why military experts avoided discussing it in public.

Egypt condemns 'Israeli violations' in Al-Aqsa

Egypt condemns Israel after more than 1,600 Jews prayed on the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av.

Egyptian analyst threatens Ethiopia - 'What's our military for?'

According to former Egyptian Brigadier-General, the only way for his country to commend respect is to strike first and negotiate later.

Habiba Tarik's story makes it to prime time Egyptian TV

Egyptian TV allows Muslim student to condemn abusers who mocked her with “Are you a Christian?” How come? Op-ed.

Lapid meets Egyptian counterpart in Brussels

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid meets Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry as part of his trip to the European Union.

Report: Renewed fighting with Gaza 'closer than ever'

Egypt requesting Hamas hold off on next clash with Israel - until next week, report says.

Bennett speaks to Egyptian President

PM Bennett and Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi discuss bilateral, regional and international issues, praise peace agreement between the two countries.

Watch: Egyptian journalist threatens to destroy Ethiopia

Egyptian and Ethiopian officials exchange barbs in spat over controversial diversion of drinking water.

Egypt calls on Israel to act to reach regional peace

Egyptian Foreign Minister calls on new Israeli government to take “brave decisions” towards reaching a peace deal.

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Egypt urging Hamas not to attack Israel during J'lem Flag March

'Bennett will respond with force.' Sources claim Egypt is pressing Hamas not to escalate tensions with Israel during Flag March.

Egypt upholds death sentences for Muslim Brotherhood members

Egyptian court upholds death sentences for 12 Muslim Brotherhood members who staged 2013 sit-in in Cairo.

Egypt: Political situation makes Israel drag feet on ceasefire

Egyptian official says Israel's difficulties in forming a government has complicated efforts to strengthen ceasefire, rehabilitate Gaza.

Report: Israel showed proofs of Iranian involvement in Gaza

Egypt presents proposal for prisoner swaps between Israel and Hamas, as Israel presents proofs of Iranian involvement in Gaza.

Egypt demanding to lead Gaza reconstruction

Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal is Egypt's chance to prove itself to US Pres. Biden, senior Egyptian diplomat says.

Egypt to lift COVID-19 restrictions

Egypt will lift restrictions imposed to curb spread of coronavirus as of Tuesday.

FM Ashkenazi: 'Israel won't let Hamas rebuild its arsenal'

Gabi Ashkenazi visits Egypt, the first time an Israeli foreign minister has visited the country in 13 years.

Israeli foreign minister visits Egypt for first time in 13 years

Gabi Ashkenazi becomes first Israeli FM to visit Egypt since 2008 to discuss efforts to strengthen Gaza cease-fire.

Foreign Minister Ashkenazi to visit Cairo

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi is expected to meet his Egyptian counterpart to discuss long-term ceasefire with Hamas.

Biden thanks Egyptian President for 'successful diplomacy'

US President speaks to Egyptian counterpart following the ceasefire in Gaza which was agreed upon last week.

Egypt suggests renewing talks for prisoner swaps

Israel is refusing to negotiate for release of soldiers and civilians, ceasefire may be drawing to a close, Gaza terror groups warn Egypt.

Egyptian President thanks Biden after Gaza ceasefire

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi thanks US President for his role in making Egyptian initiative for a ceasefire in Gaza succeed.

Egypt proposes ceasefire beginning Thursday morning

Proposal would end Operation Guardian of the Walls after a week and a half of fighting, over 3,000 rockets fired at Israel.

Watch: Israeli soldiers dance with Egyptian soldiers

Israeli, Egyptian, soldiers dance together to Israeli band's music - on opposite sides of the border.

France to sell 30 warplanes to Egypt in billion dollar deal

France will sell 30 Dassault warplanes to Egypt starting in 2024 as part of shared fight against Islamist terrorism.

One of the last Jews in Egypt dies at 91

Albert Arie, the oldest Jews in Cairo who recently told his story in a documentary, has died at the age of 91.

Money dispute keeping ship that ran aground in Suez in Egypt

Massive cargo vessel being prevented from leaving Egypt until owner pays a reported $900 million in compensation.

Egypt hits back at Ethiopia over controversial Nile dam

Egypt alluding to possibility of renewed tensions with Ethiopia over lack of progress in negotiations dealing with Ethiopian Nile dam.

Egypt sentences top Muslim Brotherhood leader to life

Mahmud Ezzat, 76, found guilty of "terrorism" and sentenced to life imprisonment.

Egypt's new capital almost ready, awaits public influx

Egyptian authorities racing to prepare grandiose new capital city in the desert, awaiting arrival of civil servants in the area.

Train disaster in Egypt

At least 32 people were killed and 66 wounded when two trains collided in southern Egypt

The question of the descent into Egypt as a 'tikun olam' issue

What lesson did the Jewish people in Egypt have to teach the generations?

Egypt approves teaching Judaism in schools

New course in Egypt examines religious values ​and verses that have the same meaning in Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Egypt's national airline seeks to run regular flights to Israel

Israel has received an official request from Egyptair to operate regular direct flights to and from Israel.

US approves sale of missiles to Egypt

$197 million sale of Rolling Airframe Missiles comes even as the Biden administration froze the sale of F-35s to the UAE.

Egyptian court justifies Islamist travesty: Al Sisi and Macron

When signing peace treaties, we may not attempt to change the other side, but it is wise to know with whom we are dealing.Op-ed.

Egypt opens Rafah crossing with Gaza 'indefinitely'

This is the first time in years that Egypt has opened the crossing for more then a few days at a time.

Egypt conditioning Netanyahu visit on support for two states?

Axios report: Netanyahu wants to visit Cairo, but Sisi has conditioned visit on Netanyahu making a positive statement on the PA issue.

Egypt to begin coronavirus vaccinations on Sunday

Egypt received its first shipment of vaccines developed by China National Pharmaceutical Group last month.

Why so many plagues?

G-d could have wreaked just one major plague on Egypt to achieve Jewish freedom. Why were there ten?

Ministers call for two-state solution for Israel-PA conflict

Munich Group, made up of Foreign Ministers of Egypt, France, Germany and Jordan, meets in Cairo, urges US involvement in peace talks.

When the Jewish identity is sharpened in Egypt

Was Hebrew law and justice the property of the Egyptians in the previous world thanks to the viceroy of the Jewish leader?

PA official: Tripartite move to support int'l peace conference

PA envoy says there is a joint Palestinian-Egyptian-Jordanian move to support international peace conference.

Egypt working to advance peace process

Egyptian Foreign Minister says Cairo is working to prevent Israel from taking "unilateral measures" that will not build trust.

The power of song

Rabbi Nachman:Jacob, when he sent his ten tribes to Egypt, sent with them a melody of Eretz Yisrael to be sung before the ruler..

Egypt: Pro-Sisi party secures majority of seats in parliament

Mostaqbal Watn, which strongly backs Egypt's President, secures nearly 55% of the seats in country's parliamentary election.

Actress slammed as 'a Zionist' for backing human rights workers

Scarlett Johansson accused of being 'a Zionist', after she voiced support for human rights workers jailed in Egypt.

Egyptian President welcomes Israel-Morocco agreement

Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi says normalization of ties between Israel and Morocco will achieve regional stability.

Report: Egyptian President invites PM to Cairo for discussions

Al-Sisi and Netanyahu reportedly to discuss a range of issues, including strengthening security ties in the face of Iranian threat.

Egyptian court to hear case of celeb over photos with Israelis

Prominent singer and actor Mohamed Ramadan to be taken to court after photos emerged of him with Israeli celebrities.

Egyptian actor in hot water over selfies with Israelis

Mohamed Ramadan faces calls for boycott after selfie shows him hugging Israeli signer Omer Adam in Dubai.

Photo from Dubai causes uproar in Egypt

A photo of Israeli singer Omer Adam with Egyptian star Mohamed Ramadan is causing outrage in Egypt.

ISIS: We blew up gas pipeline between Israel and Egypt

Islamic State claims to have blown up gas pipeline between in northern Sinai. Israeli official: No damage was caused to the pipeline.

Obama reflects on Arab Spring in new memoir

Obama on why he called Egyptian President to step down while not pressuring Bahrain: I had to constantly balance competing interests.

Egypt reopens Rafah crossing for four days

Crossing between Egypt and Gaza has been virtually sealed since a terrorist attack in the Sinai Peninsula in October 2014.