Ilan Grapel

Egypt to Try Mossad 'Spies' in Absentia

Five alleged officers from the spy agency and three Egyptians will stand trial but none of them will be in the courtroom.

Kibbutz, Bedouin Tribe Rallies at Egyptian Embassy in Tel Aviv

The Task Division of the Kibbutz Movement has joined members of the Bedouin Tarabin tribe to rally for Ouda Tarabin's release from Egypt.

Grapel Speaks Out: I Came to Egypt to Help the Arab World

Ilan Grapel who was released from Egypt in exchange for 25 prisoners: I was in Egypt on a public interest grant. They didn't torture me.

Netanyahu Welcomes Ilan Grapel Home

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu personally welcomed back Ilan Grapel after he was released from an Egyptian prison.

Egyptian Report: Israeli Assassins Captured

Egyptian weekly claims that an Israeli attempt to assassinate Mubarak and other Egyptian officials has been foiled.

Ilan Grapel Lands at Ben Gurion

A deal for the release of American-Israeli Ilan Grapel, accused of being a Mossad spy by Egypt, has come to fruition.

US to Sell F-16 to Egypt in Grapel Deal

Egypt came out a big winner in the deal for Ilan Grapel: the US will sell Cairo the F-16 fighter, while Israel frees 25 prisoners.

Israel Delays Grapel Exchange to the Afternoon

Israel has delayed the exchange of 25 Egyptian prisoners for Ilan Grapel at the Taba Crossing, according to Arab media.

Almagor Head: Grapel Deal Encourages Kidnappings

Meir Indor, Head of the Almagor Terror Victims’ organization, criticizes Grapel deal: It signals to Arabs that kidnapping pays off.

High Court Rejects Motions Against Grapel Deal

MK Ben Ari: We should hand over Grapel to the US, and the US should give us Pollard.

Cong. Ackerman Welcomes Grapel’s Release

U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman welcomes the upcoming release of Ilan Grapel. "He had nothing to do with spying."

Grapel to be Freed in Swap for 25 Egyptian Prisoners

Israeli-American citizen Ilan Grapel is to be freed in a swap with Cairo for 25 Egyptian prisoners, the Prime Minister's Office says.

Grapel Exchange 'As Early As Tuesday'

Israeli-American Illan Grapel, held by Cairo as an alleged Mossad spy, may be exchanged for all 81 Egyptians held by Israel this week.

Report: Grapel to be Released ‘Within Hours’

Egyptian media reports that accused spy Ilan Grapel will be released 'within hours' in exchange for prisoners.

Grapel Faces More Charges

As Cairo, Jerusalem, and Washington discuss a potential swap of security prisoners for Ilan Grapel prosecutors heap on more charges.

MK Kara: Include Ouda Tarabin in Grapel Deal

MK Ayoob Kara: Ouda Tarabin should receive the same treatment as Ilan Grapel. Include him in the deal for Grapel's release!

Cairo Demands Israel Free 81 Prisoners in Swap for Ilan Grapel

Cairo is demanding that Israel free 81 Egyptian prisoners in exchange for the freedom of Ilan Grapel, a dual national accused of "spying."

Report: Israel, U.S. to Release Prisoners for Grapel

New details on the deal for Ilan Grapel's release: Both Israel and the U.S. will release Egyptian security prisoners.

Report: Egypt to Free Ilan Grapel in US Deal for Money, Politics

Egypt has reportedly agreed to release 27-year-old Ilan Grapel, after the US agreed to supply political and financial support.

Report: Egypt May Release Israeli

Egypt may release Ilan Grapel, the young American-Israeli detained for months and accused of spying.

Report: US Threatens Cairo Aid Money Over Grapel, Tensions

Egyptian daily reports Washington is threatening to cut aid to Cairo if it doesn't release Ilan Grapel, back down over border incident.

Egypt Extends Grapel's Remand

Egypt to keep Israeli-American accused of spying in jail for another 15 days.

What About Odeh Tarabin?

Attorney Isaac Meltzer says Ilan Grapel isn't the only Israeli held for suspicion of spying by Egyptian authorities; raises Odeh Tarbin case.

Egypt Convicts 2 Israelis in Absentia for 'Spying'

Two Israelis were convicted in absentia for spying for Israel by an Egptian court as the Ilan Grapel trial approaches; Egyptian man also convicted.

Grapel Speaking Fluent Arabic During Interrogation

Alleged Israeli spy Ilan Grapel is speaking fluent Arabic and does not need an interpreter according to Egyptian authorities.

Congressman Pressing Egypt to Free Grapel

New York Democratic Congressman Gary Ackerman is working behind the scenes to convince Egypt to release Ilan Grapel, the “unlikely Israeli spy.”

Grapel Facing Speedy Trial

Alleged Mossad operative Ilan Grapel will soon face trial according to Egyptian sources; US consul says he's in "Big trouble."

Egyptian Prisoners: Swap Us for Grapel

Egyptian prisoners in Israel send letter to Egypt’s Foreign Minister asking to be released in exchange for Israeli "spy" Ilan Grapel.

Egyptians Mock Grapel Spy Charges

As Egypt's interim junta presses its case against alleged Mossad spy Ilan Grapel many Egyptians aren't taking the charges seriously.

Grapel Tells Egypt His ‘Spy Secrets’ Were on Internet

Ilan Grapel, accused by Egypt of spying, told investigators all the information he passed on to friends already was available on the Internet.

Lieberman: Grapel’s Arrest a Mistake

Foreign Minister says arrested American Israeli has no connection to Israeli intelligence, calls Egypt's actions "strange."

‘Spy’ Grapel – an Ardent Zionist who Loves Arabic Culture

Ilan Grapel, held in Egypt on suspicion of spying for Israel, volunteered for IDF service, holds dovish views on the conflict.

Video: Egypt Holds American-Israeli for Spying

Egypt has arrested a US native and former IDF paratrooper on suspicion of spying. Israel: Claim is nonsense. Sign of regime’s attitude to Israel?