Egypt
Israel announces Rafah Crossing reopening Wednesday for limited Gaza pedestrian traffic
The decision marks another effort to balance controlled civilian movement with Israeli security requirements, with the crossing limited to the movement of people, not goods.
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Echoes of Egypt: Haggadah that brings ancient Egypt to your seder
Experience a Haggadah that brings 3,000 years of Egyptian imagery to life.
Parashat Ki Tisa: Fear and the choice of courage
From the golden calf to today, fear tests us, but faith and courage show the way forward.
Parashat Ki Tisa: Sin of the golden calf and the test of patience
Impatience at Sinai led to the golden calf, teaching that true faith and redemption demand patience, not glittering shortcuts.
The Nile dam standoff is heating up, and Israel is caught between allies - analysis
As Trump reenters the Nile dispute, tensions in the Horn of Africa rise, leaving Israel to navigate an increasingly complex and combustible regional landscape
How US citizens in Israel can leave the country amid Operation Roaring Lion - explainer
The US State Department says it is taking steps to assist those who want to depart Israel and other countries in the region, though it notes that current options are limited.
Will the Gulf adopt Sadat’s strategic framework? - opinion
Like Sadat in 1977, Gulf rulers may conclude that diplomacy serves their national interests.
Purim 2026: The hidden miracle of Jewish survival across generations - opinion
Purim reminds us that Jewish continuity is a miracle, sustained by belief, identity, and unwavering strength.
The Book of Esther: How letters preserved Jewish identity across empires and exile - opinion
How the Book of Esther uses letters to safeguard Jewish identity and language during exile and empire.
US urges citizens to immediately depart over a dozen Middle Eastern countries, including Israel
Mora Namdar, the State Department's assistant secretary for consular affairs, said US citizens should leave using available commercial transportation "due to safety risks."
Voices from the Arab press: Netanyahu pardon debate and Israel's political tensions
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
