Egypt
Hamas officials create new security guidelines amid fear of Israeli assassination attempt - report
Concern grew after the killing of senior Hezbollah official Haytham Ali Tabatabai in late November, Hamas officials told the Saudi news site.
Rafah Crossing to reopen for Gaza residents’ exit to Egypt in coming days, COGAT announces
Egypt reportedly accelerating training of Gaza police force, EU to follow suit
AI opens vast trove of medieval Jewish records from the Cairo Geniza
Netherlands lowers Israel travel advisory to 'yellow' risk level after Gaza ceasefire
The Dutch Foreign Ministry lowered the threat level for most of Israel to "yellow," advising caution due to potential risks. Areas near Gaza, Lebanon, and Egypt's remain under "red" alerts.
Turkey, Egypt, Qatar discuss second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal
Turkish officials agreed to continue strengthening coordination and cooperation to eliminate all obstacles, ensure the ceasefire's continuity, and prevent further violations.
Trump targets Muslim Brotherhood chapters: Can Qatar's influence be ignored? - analysis
A new Trump order to target Muslim Brotherhood chapters revives Washington’s designation fight and raises fresh questions about Qatar’s influence and US advocacy groups.
As US moves against the Muslim Brotherhood, Middle East pays close attention - analysis
Regional governments are responding cautiously to Washington’s move against the Muslim Brotherhood, as concerns grow over its effect on regional balance and influence.
Possible double-burial of pharaohs in Osorkon II’s tomb, newly discovered statues show
Archaeologists uncovered 225 inscribed funerary statues beside an unmarked sarcophagus in Osorkon II’s tomb, strengthening the case for two royal burials at Tanis, Egypt.
US presented plan to end Sudan war but warring parties have not accepted, Trump adviser says
The comments came from Massad Boulos, the US president's adviser for African and Arab Affairs, at a media briefing in Abu Dhabi.
US's Muslim Brotherhood ban could cripple global Islamist networks, says expert - interview
"If you ban the ideology, it's like suffocating, it's like cutting oxygen from all the factions that are aligning with this ideology or working within the ecosystem," said Dalia Ziada
Trump signs order to advance labeling Muslim Brotherhood as terrorists
"President Trump is confronting the Muslim Brotherhood’s transnational network, which fuels terrorism and destabilization campaigns against US interests and allies in the Middle East,"
Hamas delegation meets Egypt’s spy chief amid mutual ceasefire violation claims
Egypt, Qatar, and the US have been mediating between Hamas and Israel, securing the ceasefire that came into effect last month.
Hamas leaders in Cairo to discuss Gaza plan, US moves forward with plan for Palestinian housing
The planned meeting will include discussions on the recent escalations in the Strip despite the ceasefire and movements towards the next step of the ceasefire plan.
In the shadow of hate: Egyptian activist on fleeing home after defending Israel post-October 7
The personal narrative of an Egyptian woman forced to leave her homeland after speaking out against Hamas on October 7.
