Egypt

Former Egyptian President's son dies at 24

Abdullah Morsi, youngest son of Mohammed Morsi, dies of heart attack two months after his father's passing.

Report: Egypt offered to improve conditions in Gaza

Egypt offered to improve conditions in Gaza in exchange for long-term ceasefire with Israel, report says.

Hamas: We will respond to an Israeli attack

Hamas sends message to Israel through Egyptian mediators that any Israeli action against the group would be met with a response.

Egyptian security forces kill 11 jihadists

Egyptian security forces kill 11 militants in shootout during raid in North Sinai.

Egyptian security forces kill 17 jihadists

Egyptian security conduct raids in Cairo and in another province, days after terrorist attack in the capital.

Sisi says Cairo blast was a terror attack

Egyptian authorities say Hasm group is behind car explosion in Cairo which killed 20.

17 killed in explosion in Cairo

17 killed, 32 injured in explosion outside Egypt’s National Cancer Institute. Cause of the incident is being investigated.

Egypt, Jordan reaffirm support for two states

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Jordan's King Abdullah II discuss efforts to end Israeli-Palestinian Arab conflict.

British Airways to resume flights to Cairo

British Airways to resume flights to Cairo following a week’s suspension due to security issues.

British Airways cancels flights to Cairo

British Airways suspends flights to Egyptian capital for one week as a 'precaution.' Lufthansa flights to Cairo are also canceled.

Egyptian scholar says ‘extremist’ Jews use blood to make matzah

Hebrew scholar working in Saudi Arabia spreads blood libel on Egyptian radio.

Egypt working to prevent new Gaza conflict

Egyptian delegation meets with Hamas and PA leaders in bid to prevent new escalation between Israel and Gaza.

Netanyahu: Our peace with Egypt is the cornerstone

Prime Minister Netanyahu visits home of Egyptian Ambassador to Israel on the occasion of Egypt's Independence Day.

Rivlin: Egyptian leadership shows responsibility

President is guest of Egyptian Ambassador to Israel at reception in honor of Egypt's 67th National Day.

Twitter suspends Egyptian actor who called to kill Jews

Twitter suspends account of Egyptian actor Hesham Mansour who tweeted, “Now lets kill some Jews”.

Ayoub Kara resigns from government

Kara: 'Since I was appointed Communications Minister there began campaign of tendentious slander against me.'

Egypt blasts Erdogan for suggesting Morsi was killed

Egypt's Foreign Minister condemns as "irresponsible" Erdogan's accusation that former President had been killed.

Erdogan: Morsi was killed

Turkish President claims former Egyptian President was killed and did not die of natural causes.

Egypt to pay Israel $500 million fine for nixed natural gas deal

After Egypt cancelled sale of natural gas to Israel, following multiple terrorist attacks on gas line, country fined $500 million.

UN calls for probe of former Egyptian president's death

UN human rights office calls for "independent inquiry" into death of Mohammed Morsi.

Muslim Brotherhood describes Morsi's death as 'murder'

Muslim Brotherhood says death of former Egyptian President was a “full-fledged murder”, calls for mass funeral.

Deposed Egyptian Pres. Mohamed Morsi dies after court session

Former Muslim Brotherhood President of Egypt collapses and dies following court session in his lengthy trial.

Hamas: We're entering second phase of 'ceasefire'

Hamas claims transfer of Qatari money initiated second stage of ceasefire - despite increase in incendiary balloons.

Egypt, Jordan, Morocco to attend US Mideast peace conference

Egypt, Morocco and Jordan have agreed to attend the unveiling the economic component of US peace plan, White House says.

Egyptian President meets WJC President

Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Ron Lauder discuss Egyptian-US relations, latest developments in the peace process in the Middle East.

Jordan and Morocco to participate in Bahrain Economic Conference

Two countries join Egypt, that has already announced it will take part in US initiated event; Israel has yet to receive official invitation.

Egypt: 8 policemen killed in attack in Sinai

Eight Egyptian policemen killed in terrorist attack near El-Arish.

Sisi: We won't accept anything the Palestinians don't want

Egyptian President discusses US peace plan, makes clear he will not cede land as part of "Deal of the Century".

Report: Egypt pressing Israel to implement ceasefire

Hamas closely following how Israel implements ceasefire deal, report says.

Netanyahu: Thank you to my friend Sisi, the Egyptian president

Netanyahu thanks Egypt, as well as Greece, Croatia, Italy and Cyprus for sending firefighting aid to Israel. The PA also offers its help.

Egypt cracks down on terrorist organizations

Egyptian Foreign Ministry says local security forces eliminated two "armed squads" in the Sinai Peninsula.

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Israel and Hamas agree to six-month ceasefire

Israel prepared to expand fishing zone, promote UN-initiated deal, transfer medicines and humanitarian aid, open negotiations.

Egypt: 17 wounded in bus blast near Giza pyramids

Roadside bomb hits tourist bus near Giza pyramids, wounding 17, including South African citizens.

Egyptian cleric on anti-Semitic rant: America, West are the Jews

'Conflict between Jews, Muslims started with Muhammad, who could defeat plots, traps, tricks of Jews and cleanse Medina of their "filth".'

Senior Hamas official heads to Egypt for talks on Israel

Hamas delegation leaves Gaza Strip for Egypt for talks on truce with Israel, following latest flareup.

Egypt referendum extends Sisi rule to 2030

Amendments were approved, with 88.83% voting in favor.

Abbas: Netanyahu doesn't believe in peace

Mahmoud Abbas dismisses US peace deal during Egypt trip, says Netanyahu 'doesn't believe in peace'.

Egypt votes to allow Sisi to extend rule

Egypt's parliament overwhelmingly approves constitutional amendments allowing President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to stay in power until 2030.

Foreign Ministry warns Sinai vacationers

Signs posted at Egyptian border crossing warning Israelis about possible terrorist attacks in Sinai.

Can President of Egypt maintain control until 2030?

Cairo to vote on series of constitutional amendments to allow President Sisi to rule until 2030 and expand powers almost without restriction

Egypt cracking down on terror

Egyptian security forces eliminate 11 ISIS terrorists in northern Sinai, 6 Muslim Brotherhood terrorists near Cairo.

Report:

'1 million Palestinians to settle in Jordan under Trump plan'

Report says Trump peace plan includes Jordan ceding territory to Israel, settling 1 million Palestinians, forming confederation with PA.

At White House, el-Sisi and Trump to discuss counterterrorism

Pres. Trump, Pres. el-Sisi, plan to discuss economic ties, counterterrorism efforts, in upcoming meeting.

Israel, Hamas reportedly agree on calm

Israel and Hamas, with Egyptian mediation, reportedly reach agreements on restoring calm along the Gaza border.

Hamas: Coming hours will decide if conflict continues

Hamas says 'marathon of talks' with Egypt continue and coming hours crucial, as Egypt demands Hamas take 'active steps' to prevent conflict.

Egyptian opposition warns against extending Sisi's power

Egyptian opposition parties call to vote against constitutional changes allowing Sisi to stay in power until 2034.

Egypt discovers ancient port used by temple builders

Rocks quarried at port were used to construct ancient Egyptian temples at Karnak and Kom Ombo.

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Iran ordered rocket attack, aimed to hurt Netanyahu in election

Senior officials in Gaza and Egypt now say rocket attack on central Israel was ordered by Iran, with aim of hurting Netanyahu in election

Report: Gaza terror groups 'committed to non-escalation'

Gaza terror groups promise Egypt that they won't escalate the situation, report says.

ANALYSIS: Why there is no real peace between Egypt and Israel

Egypt remains the most anti-Semitic country in the world, with a populace that hates Jews intensely and a treaty that preserves stability.

Hamas arrests terrorists who fired at Tel Aviv

Rocket launcher was loaded, aimed, in preparation for future war, Hamas 'just as surprised' as Israel when missiles launched at Tel Aviv.

Egypt threatens Hamas: Israel will defeat you

Egyptian official tells Hamas: 'You're endangering our lives,' 'blood of Gaza residents is on your hands.' Sinwar: We didn't fire anything.

'Peace with Egypt has proven itself time after time'

40 years since peace treaty with Egypt, President Rivlin addresses its advantages, denouncing 'unacceptable' remarks about Arab Israelis.

Israelis arrested for carrying bullets into Egypt released

After 24 hours, 2 Israelis in whose bags bullets were found released. Foreign Min. warns: Check bags before travel abroad.

Egypt trying to restore calm in Gaza

Egyptian delegation arrives in Gaza, trying to pressure Hamas not to lead to further deterioration with Israel.

Sisi to provide synagogues if Jewish community re-emerges

Egyptian President tells US delegation his government would build synagogues and provide services to Jews if community re-emerges.

Two policemen killed in explosion in Cairo

Two Egyptian killed, three wounded when explosive device carried by terrorist they were pursuing goes off in heart of Cairo.

Sisi: Israel-PA conflict is main source of regional instability

Speaking at Munich Security Conference, Egyptian President says his country supports two-state solution.

Egypt's parliament votes to extend Sisi's presidency

Egypt's parliament gives preliminary approval to constitutional changes that would allow Sisi to stay in power after his second term ends.

Egypt accelerating process to extend Sisi's rule

Egypt’s parliament accelerating process of passing constitutional amendments that would allow Sisi to stay in office past current term.