Egypt

Ancient Egyptian scribes used 'Wite-Out' correction liquid to fix mistakes in sacred texts

While preparing a papyrus for the museum’s upcoming “Made in Ancient Egypt” exhibit, conservators noticed a thick white pigment lining the body of a jackal illustrated in one of the scenes.

MARCH 18, 2026|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Scene from Ramose's Book of the Dead showing an illustration of a jackal corrected with "Wite-Out," March 18, 2026.

"Disaster-driven litigation is a testament to the Gulf Coast's resilience and its demand for accountability."

Iranian war ripples across Arab states as Jordan intercepts missiles, Egypt feels economic shock

Jordan and Saudi Arabia confront direct security threats while Egypt faces financial pressure from disrupted trade, tourism, and energy markets.

MARCH 16, 2026|ByGIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE

Ambulances stand at the border crossing on February 2, 2026 in Rafah, 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.

MARCH 15, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Tourists wait to board buses that will evacuate them to the Taba border crossing with Egypt in Tel Aviv on March 4, 2026. Israel launched fresh strikes on Iran and Lebanon, where state media reported a residential building was hit on March 4.

When words fall short: The challenge of supporting Israel in crisis - opinion

We should be mindful about what solidarity really means and about what we are teaching the next generation.

MARCH 15, 2026|ByAVI KAHN

From Parshat Zachor to war with Iran: Israel will never be defenseless - opinion

From a synagogue reading to the skies over Iran, the US-Israel alliance shows its enduring strength.

MARCH 15, 2026ByJOSHUA Z. LAVINE

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the entrance of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 7, 2025.

Israel never stops bringing its soldiers home - opinion

A special forces mission in Lebanon shows the ancient promise still guiding Israel: no Jew is ever left behind.

MARCH 8, 2026ByELI BEER

Missing IAF navigator Ron Arad in captivity after his jet went down in Lebanon in 1986

Echoes of Egypt: Haggadah that brings ancient Egypt to your seder

Experience a Haggadah that brings 3,000 years of Egyptian imagery to life.

MARCH 7, 2026ByMICHAEL BERNSTEIN

Close-up of the Merenptah Stele, mentioning Israel on line 27.

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.

MARCH 6, 2026ByMOSHE TARAGIN

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.

MARCH 6, 2026ByRABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ

Impatience has led to many people losing their own private Garden of Eden.

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

MARCH 4, 2026ByBEN LYNFIELD

Tigray, in northern Ethiopia, which is still recovering from a two-year war between the Ethiopian government and allied forces on one side, and Tigrayan forces on the other, during which the region’s economy was devastated and many were displaced.

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.

MARCH 4, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF