Egypt

Hamas planning fuel-to-cash scheme for Gaza civil servants

Hamas official says Qatar will send Gaza up to $10 million worth of Egyptian fuel a month, which the group will use to pay its employees.

Qatar and Egypt to supply fuel and building materials to Gaza

Qatar and Egypt announce agreements to supply fuel and basic building materials to the Gaza Strip.

Report: Egypt passed Israel document for ceasefire with Hamas

Document passed to Israelis connected to security, economic situation in Gaza, report says.

Egypt flooded with dangerous scorpions

Due to hailstorm this weekend in Aswan, deadly scorpions were flushed out of hiding and into residents' homes, causing multiple casualties.

Egyptian army to increase presence at Gaza border

Israeli and Egyptian military leaders meet to discuss shared security challenges, including in southern Gaza frontier.

Report: Hamas tape provides info on captive Israelis

Hamas will give recording to Egypt, providing additional details on condition of Israelis held in Gaza, Arab newspaper reports.

President al-Sisi's right-hand man: Bennett is a big change

Israeli Journalist speaks with Egypt's intelligence chief, who says that a long-term ceasefire with the Hamas would include a prisoner swap

Egypt to lift state of emergency

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi announces the country’s state of emergency will be lifted for the first time since 2017.

Sarah's role in the Hebrew Mission

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Egypt: 32 men sent to prison for plotting to kill President

Egyptian military court upholds life sentences for 32 people accused of plotting to kill President Al-Sisi and former Saudi crown prince.

Reports of breakthrough between Israel and Hamas

No Israeli sources have confirmed the reports as Egypt appears to be mediating between the two sides.

Report: Truce with Hamas in Gaza is imminent

Turkish news agency reports of breakthrough in contacts between Hamas and Egypt.

First time: Egyptair plane lands at Ben Gurion Airport

Egyptian national airline begins official flights to and from Israel after decades of using subsidiary without official logo.

FM Lapid speaks to Egyptian counterpart

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry express desire to advance the relationship between the countries.

US conditions only small part of Egypt aid on human rights

US to make available $300 million in aid for Egypt, $170 million of which will be released without conditions.

EgyptAir to start operating direct flights to Tel Aviv

State-owned flag carrier of Egypt expected to operate Tel Aviv-Cairo route four times a week beginning in October.

Netanyahu reveals how many meetings he held with Al-Sisi

Following Bennett's meeting with Egyptian President, opposition leader reveals a number of secret meetings he held with the Egyptian leader.

Bennett-Sisi meeting:

Egyptians provided separate dishes for PM's kosher meal

First meeting between the Prime Minister and the President of Egypt was defined as "warm and cordial".

Bennett, el-Sisi discuss Iranian threat, Hamas

Political source reveals Israeli, Egyptian leaders discussed range of regional security issues in addition to enhancing economic ties.

Bennett: Peace with Egypt basis for regional stability

PM returns from first meeting with Egyptian President el-Sisi. 'Meeting was very good and productive.'

PM Bennett meets with Egyptian president in Sinai

Israeli Prime Minister to travel to Sinai to meet with President el-Sisi, following his invitation to visit Egypt.

Report: Egypt warned Hamas of 'very violent' reaction to rockets

Egypt passes message from Israel to Gaza, warning Gaza terror groups to cease rocket fire.

Egypt attempting to revive Israel-PA peace talks

Egypt's intelligence service preparing to put the final touches on a "new peace initiative".

PA groups blame Egypt for deaths of several men in tunnel

Several Palestinian Arab groups, including Hamas, accuse Egypt's army of killing three men in tunnel near the border area using toxic gas.

PA report: Israeli relief for Gaza followed Egyptian pressure

Israel's recent relief measures for Gaza are directly linked to pressure by the US, Egypt and other countries, according to PA newspaper.

Report: Hamas weighing protests on Egyptian border

Egypt demanding proof of 'good intentions' before Rafah Crossing can be reopened, reports say.

Egypt authorizes locally produced COVID-19 vaccine

The vaccine is co-produced by the Chinese company Sinovac and the Egyptian Holding Company for Biological Products and Vaccines.

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.

Report:

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.