Egypt

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.

Egyptians vote in first stage of parliamentary election

The election is likely to produce a lower chamber packed with supporters of President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi.

Egypt's President welcomes Israel-Sudan normalization

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi: I value all efforts aimed at establishing regional peace and stability.

Egypt's army shows exploding Israeli ship in motivational video

Promotional video for Egyptian Navy depicts destruction of vessel on which Israeli flag is hoisted, prompting query to Prime Minister.

Egypt condemns Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria

Egyptian Foreign Ministry says Israeli construction places two-state solution in "grave danger."

Jordan, Egypt, France and Germany: Resume Israel-PA peace talks

Foreign ministers of Jordan, Egypt, France and Germany urged Israel and PA to restore "hope" to the peace process.

Historic: First female Israeli Ambassador to Egypt

Amira Oron submits her credentials to Egyptian President, becoming first high-ranking female Israeli diplomat in Egypt since 1979 peace deal

Hamas demands coronavirus equipment

Israel, Hamas, in talks for prisoner swap, coronavirus aid, report says.

Egyptian President hails Israel-Bahrain deal

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi says Israel-Bahrain deal helps stability and peace in the Middle East.

Egypt has dealt the Muslim Brotherhood a serious blow

By arresting top Muslim Brotherhood leader, Egypt has weakened - and embarrassed - the radical Muslim group. Op-ed.

Egyptian army kills more than 70 jihadists in the Sinai

Egypt has been fighting an insurgency in the Sinai Peninsula for several years.

Acting Muslim Brotherhood leader arrested in Egypt

The Muslim Brotherhood was outlawed and designated a terrorist organization in Egypt in 2013.

INTO THE FRAY:

The Israel-UAE pact: Sacrificing substance for ceremony?

Despite all the potential payoffs Israel-UAE normalization may entail, the agreement is really a prop for a much bigger drama. Op-ed.

Netanyahu thanks Egypt, Oman and Bahrain

PM tweets a message of thanks to the leaders of Egypt, Oman and Bahrain for their "support" of agreement with UAE.

Egypt praises UAE-Israel deal, PA and Hamas condemn it

Egypt's president lauds US-brokered peace deal between Israel and the UAE while Hamas and the Palestinian Authority condemn it as a betrayal

Egypt reopens Rafah crossing for three days

Egypt has kept the crossing with Gaza virtually sealed since a terrorist attack in the Sinai Peninsula in October 2014.

Egypt restricts retired army officers from running in elections

Egyptian President approves legal amendments that restrict retired army officers from running in elections without permission from military.

Egypt kills 18 suspected Islamists in Sinai

Egypt's military kills 18 suspected Islamists in aerial and ground operations in Sinai town of Bir al-Abd.

Egypt intervening to stop sovereignty plan

Egyptian FM urges Palestinian Authority chief to restart negotiations with the US in hopes of 'ending thoughts of annexation.'

Egypt, France, Germany, Jordan warn Israel over sovereignty

Foreign ministers of Egypt, France, Germany and Jordan release joint statement stating of 'serious consequences' to Israeli sovereignty.

Report: Arab leaders won't oppose sovereignty

Arab world indifferent to possibility of Israeli sovereignty, won't take steps to oppose it, report says.

Report: Egypt, Jordan won't sanction Israel over sovereignty bid

Moderate Arab states reportedly coordinating their responses to Netanyahu's sovereignty plan with Israel.

Egypt surpasses 50,000 coronavirus cases

Egypt registers 1,218 new cases of the new coronavirus, bringing its total number to more than 50,000.

Egypt to reopen select tourist destinations to flights

Egypt hopes to draw tourists to popular attractions that have been spared the ravages of the coronavirus.

Government approves new ambassador to Egypt

Government approves appointment of Amira Oron as Israeli ambassador to Egypt and of Bat-Eden Kate as Israeli ambassador to Turkmenistan.

Egypt's military kills 19 suspected jihadists in Sinai

Egypt's military kills 19 suspected jihadists as part of its battle to quell insurgency in north Sinai.

Senior Arab Officials:

Arab states are quietly backing Israel's sovereignty plan

While Arab leaders officially oppose Israel's sovereignty plan, many have backed the plan in closed-door talks with the US.

At least 10 Egyptian soldiers killed in Sinai explosion

Explosion hits military armored convoy in the Sinai Peninsula, causing at least 10 casualties among soldiers.

Egyptian officer killed in gunfight with terrorists

Police officer killed in exchange of gunfire with terrorists who planned attacks on Coptic Christians.

Egypt to open Rafah crossing amid coronavirus pandemic

Egypt’s border crossing with Gaza will open for three days for Arabs seeking to return to the Gaza Strip.

Egypt to impose nightly curfews to fight coronavirus

Egypt has 366 confirmed cases of coronavirus and 21 fatalities, including two senior military officers.

Egypt reports two more deaths from coronavirus

Egypt will halt all air traffic at its airports starting on Thursday to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

First death from coronavirus recorded in Egypt

German tourist dies from COVID-19 in Sinai resort, marking the first death from the epidemic in Africa.