Muslim Brotherhood
News and updates about Muslim Brotherhood

Egypt's Mufti Rejects Death Sentence for Brotherhood Leader
Egypt’s top religious authority rejects death sentence proposed for the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, asked to reconsider.

PLO: US Backs Hamas in Ceasefire Talks
PA officials accuse John Kerry of plot to 'get rid of the PLO,' back Muslim Brotherhood through Hamas; Abbas said to be 'furious'.

Egyptian Army Destroys 13 Hamas Terror Tunnels
Crackdown on Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood continues as Israel conducts its own terror tunnel operation.

Accusations Fly After Report Claims UAE Supports Israel
Al-Jazeera claimed UAE supports Operation Protective Edge, prompting a fiery response from Abu Dhabi.

Analysis: Egypt Takes Back Seat as Israel Pounds Gaza Terrorists
Hamas launched escalation hoping to benefit from subsequent ceasefire negotiations as it has previously - but this time, that won't work.

Muslim Brotherhood Leader Given Life Sentence
Mohammed Badie and 36 other supporters of ousted President Morsi sentenced to life on charges of inciting violence.

Egypt Sentences Al-Jazeera Journalists to Jail
Egyptian court sentences three Al-Jazeera journalists to jail terms from seven to 10 years. World condemns the verdict.

Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood Leader Given Another Death Sentence
Egyptian court sentences Muslim Brotherhood chief Mohammed Badie and 13 others to death over violence last summer.

Unease in Demark over Qatari-Sponsored Mega Mosque
Danish Muslims laud opening of country's largest mosque, amid concerns over influence from Muslim Brotherhood sponsors.

Egypt Calls on Israel to Show 'Maximum Self-Restraint'
Egypt condemns search, not kidnapping, which targets Hamas, an offshoot of Muslim Brotherhood that Egypt has brutally cracked down on.

Egypt Seizes Brotherhood-Owned Retail Stores
Egypt seizes supermarket chain and department store, both owned by leaders of banned Muslim Brotherhood.

Saudi Arabia Bans Books by Pro-Brotherhood Authors
Saudi authorities ban the sale of books by two Islamist authors known to be sympathetic to the Muslim Brotherhood.

Egyptian Court Gives Death Sentence to 'Jewish' Islamists
Court infamous for sentencing 529 Islamists to death justifies its decision by saying they were 'demons' who follow the Talmud.

Researchers Urge Canada to Investigate Muslim Brotherhood
Research group insists that Muslim Brotherhood more dangerous to the West than Al-Qaeda.

Egypt Declares Holiday to Encourage Voting
Egypt announces that Tuesday, the second day of the country’s presidential elections, will be an official holiday.

Brotherhood Leader: We Fight the Jews, Not the Egyptians
Spiritual leader of the Muslim Brotherhood says his movement is honored to be considered an enemy of Israel.

Egypt Jails More than 160 Brotherhood Members
Egypt's crackdown on Islamists continues, judge hands down 10-year jail terms to 126 Brotherhood supporters.

Sisi: Muslim Brotherhood is 'Finished'
Egypt's leading presidential candidate declares that the Muslim Brotherhood movement will not return if he's elected.

Former MK Who Aided Hezbollah to Head New Qatar Channel
Azmi Bishara, who fled Israel after revealing information to Hezbollah, will head an "anti-Muslim Brotherhood" Qatari network.

ICC Rejects Muslim Brotherhood Request to Probe Egypt's Military
ICC says it rejected a bid by the Muslim Brotherhood to probe the military's alleged crimes against humanity in Egypt.

Egypt Rejects Criticism of Mass Death Sentence
Egypt's Justice Minister slams the world for "outside interference" after Cairo is criticized for mass death sentences.

Ashton Denounces Egypt's Mass Trials
EU's foreign policy chief says Egypt's sentencing of 683 people to death breaches international law.

White House: Egypt Death Sentences Deeply Troubling
White House condemns the death sentences handed in Egypt to 683 supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood.

Egypt Court Sentences 683 Islamists to Death
Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie was among those found guilty of attacking Adawa police station and killing a policeman.

Morsi Supporters Receive Sentences of 5 to 88 Years
Court in Egypt sentences 11 supporters of ousted President to prison terms ranging from five to 88 years for rioting.

2 Dead in Clashes in Egypt
Two killed in clashes in the Egyptian city of Fayoum, as Morsi supporters continue protest campaign against his overthrow.

Canada 'Tremendously Concerned' About the Muslim Brotherhood
Canadian Foreign Minister notes Canada's 'aggressive stand when it comes to listings [of terror groups]' but does not commit to ban.

Egypt Tries to Curb Brotherhood's Influence Over Mosques
Egypt licenses thousands of state-approved clerics in a bid to stop places of worship from falling “into the hands of extremists.”

Canada Considers Blacklisting Muslim Brotherhood
Ontario House of Commons to consider Brotherhood ban, after already blacklisting Hamas.

Al-Qaeda Head's Brother to Face Trial in Egypt
Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri's brother will stand trial with 67 others for forming a "terrorist group" and plotting attacks.

UK Muslim Brotherhood Head Warns Ban Could Trigger Terrorism
In veiled threat, Islamist group's leader in UK says measures against the Brotherhood by the UK government could trigger terrorist attacks.

Bombings Outside Cairo University Kill Two, Injure Seven
Four bombs detonate outside university campus, shocking students and sending government officials scrambling.

Cameron Orders Investigation into Muslim Brotherhood
British Prime Minister orders probe of the Muslim Brotherhood, amid reports the group is planning radical activities from London.

Egypt: Detained Al Jazeera Journalists Denied Bail
Egyptian court rejects a plea for bail by jailed Al Jazeera journalists who are charged of having links with the Muslim Brotherhood.

529 Sentenced to Death in My Country

Egypt Announces New Trial for 919 Islamists
Egypt's chief prosecutor orders trials for 919 suspected Islamists, days after 529 Brotherhood supporters were sentenced to death.

Brotherhood Says Sisi 'Not Suitable' to be President
Muslim Brotherhood warns there will be no stability with Abdel Fattah el-Sisi as president.

U.S. Warns Egypt Against Executing Brotherhood Supporters
Executing 529 Brotherhood supporters may affect the aid that Washington provides to Cairo, says State Department.

Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood Leader Faces Trial
After court sentences 529 Islamists to death Monday, Brotherhood's 'spiritual leader' among nearly 700 more in the dock.

US Calls for Egypt to Hold Fair Trial for Accused Islamists
Washington 'deeply concerned' over death sentences handed down to 529 Muslim Brotherhood leaders, call for rights to 'civil liberties.'

IDF Soldiers Come under Fire from Egypt
Shots reported from Egyptian border targeting IDF forces. No one was hurt.

Arab League Summit Backs Abbas's Stubbornness in Talks
Middle East Muslim countries declare refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state, as they grapple with regional conflicts.

Egypt Promises 'Decisive Action' After Gunmen Kill 6 Soldiers
Without naming suspects, Egypt vows crackdown on Islamists after unidentified gunmen leave bombs at checkpoint.

Arutz Sheva Interview
Former FBI Agent Says Leading Muslim Group a 'Hamas Front'
Former FBI counterrorism expert calls on Americans to pressure gov't to shut down Council on American-Islamic Relations.

Saudi Arabia Blacklists Muslim Brotherhood, Syrian Jihadists
Saudi Arabia blacklists the Muslim Brotherhood and two Syrian jihadist groups as terrorist organizations.

Egypt's Sisi Hints He Will Run for President
After many rumors, Sisi finally says he can't 'turn his back on calls by majority of Egyptians' for his presidential campaign.

Egyptian Court Bans Hamas
Hamas furious, blames move as 'serving the Occupation.'

Egypt: Gunmen Murder Police Guard of Morsi Judge
Gunmen kill an Egyptian policeman who was on a security team guarding the home of a judge in the trial of ousted president.

Jordanian MPs Demand End to Peace With Israel Over Temple Mount
Muslim Brotherhood, Islamist activists in Jordanian parliament push government to end peace with Israel over Judaism's holiest site.

Christian Family Murdered in Alexandria
Six-year-old among members of a family stabbed to death. Family is of Syrian origin.

Mohammed Morsi Stands Trial in Egypt for Conspiracy
Morsi's 3rd trial ends before it begins when the defense walks out because of glass partition in the courtroom. 35 also tried for terrorism.

Jordanian Islamists Rally Against Israel-PA Peace
Hundreds of Muslim Brotherhood supporters protest in Jordan against Kerry's framework, burn Israeli flags.

Egypt Gives Death Sentences to Terrorists
Crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood intensifies as government gives death sentences to 14 men.

Egypt Breaks Up Brotherhood 'Military Wing'
Egypt announces it broke up a "military wing" of the Muslim Brotherhood, which was formed to attack policemen.

Egypt Kills 16 Terrorists Near Gaza
Egyptian army reports airstrike took out 16 in Sinai near Gaza, latest in string of clashes between Islamists and Egyptian army in region.

Egyptian Court Upholds Ban on Muslim Brotherhood
Court turns down Muslim Brotherhood's appeal against a verdict ordering the seizure of the group's funds.

Breaking News
Massive Explosions Rock Cairo's Police HQ
Car bomb destroys part of headquarters, second blast targets subway station. Timed for anniversary of uprising that toppled Mubarak.

Egyptian Officials: First the Muslim Brotherhood, then Hamas
Senior Egyptian officials say the military plans to take on Hamas in Gaza, which is a "threat to Egypt's national security."

Egypt: 11 Dead as Country Votes on New Constitution
Voter turnout reportedly high, but clashes continue.
