Egypt

Egypt accused of altering ceasefire deal, Netanyahu assures PA will not run Gaza

Netanyahu tells CNN there are no plans for Gaza settlements • Whistleblowers claim Gazan detainees abused in medical facilities • Protesters claim IDF soldiers gave information for aid attacks

In complete secrecy: Egypt altered the hostage deal terms before handing to Hamas

Qatari officials have denied involvement with the altered deal, placing the blame squarely on Egypt.

22/05/2024

Israel's Rafah operation hurts Egypt's plans

While Egypt has played a mediatory role in all previous wars and crises between Israel and Hamas since 2007, its current involvement appears to be more extensive.

20/05/2024

Israelite slaves didn’t do it: Rediscovering a lost Nile branch

Since the beginning of the Pharaonic era, the Nile River has played a fundamental role in the rapid growth and expansion of Egyptian civilization.

Flags of Israel and Egypt are flown at the Nitzana Border Crossing in southern Israel

Egypt-Israel relations in a deep valley, but not for the first time

While Egypt has yet to recall its ambassador during the current war – perhaps a sign that the relationship is not in as much turmoil as it was during those periods when they did recall their envoy.

15/05/2024

Iran is seeking closer ties to Egypt

Iran is seeking outreach to not only Egypt by also Saudi Arabia. Recent reports also indicate that Iran has threatened Jordan.

Israeli-Egyptian tensions rise over closed Rafah crossing

Foreign Minister Israel Katz has spoken with his German and British counterparts, urging them to pressure Egypt to allow trucks with humanitarian aid to pass into Gaza.

ICJ to hold hearings today over new emergency measures after Rafah operation

South Africa wants the move to join its larger case against Israel.

14/05/2024

What happened on Day 221?

Hamas uses UN facilities for cover • US denies it withheld information about Hamas leaders' whereabouts • IDF kills Hamas terrorists in UNRWA school

Egypt threatened to suspend peace treaty after Israel took over Rafah crossing

Egyptian and Qatari mediators working on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas will reconvene in Doha this week.

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