Egypt
Voices from the Arab press: Turkey’s strategic bet on energy
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Saved by a square: A rainy-day miracle at Jerusalem’s Hebrew Music Museum
Suspect charged for stealing Egyptian artifacts from Australia museum, citing church ties - report
Jerusalem highlights: February 20-26
Newly identified ancient Egyptian copper drill rewrites history of region’s craftsmanship
The drill’s chemical composition was also surprising, study co-author Jiří Kmošek noted, as it is made up of an unusual copper alloy containing arsenic, nickel, lead, and silver.
Egyptian researchers discover collection of ancient rock art spanning 10,000 years in Sinai desert
The engravings and drawings are divided into several groups, researchers learned in their initial study of the space, the oldest of which are done in red and dated to between 10,000 and 5,500 BCE.
On This Day: Howard Carter enters King Tut's burial chamber in Egypt's Valley of Kings
Additional treasures found within the burial chamber are housed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
Israel’s law shaped Trump’s historic recognition of Golan Heights - opinion
President Donald Trump’s 2019 recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights sparked global debate over law, history, and security.
Colors of redemption: Healing at Jerusalem’s The Terminal - review
A new Jerusalem exhibition brings together paintings that grapple with redemption, healing, and the search for hope in the shadow of trauma.
This month in Jewish history: The first permanent government of Israel
A highly abridged monthly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
Russia proposes running hospital in Gaza Strip as Phase II of peace deal raises Israeli concern
Speaking in an interview reported by RIA Novosti, a state-affiliated Russian news agency, Viktorov said the concept was first raised about two years ago and is now being revisited.
IDF deploys forces against trucks seen along Egyptian border for second time in 24 hours - report
In an afternoon statement, the Eshkol Regional Council noted that several gatherings of this type along the Egyptian side of the border have been reported in recent days.
Egypt boosts commitment to Somalia’s stability with new military deployment - analysis
As part of its efforts to enhance "security and stability," Egypt is sending additional forces to Somalia.
Foreign ministers from Muslim, Arab countries denounce Israeli West Bank bill to expand control
A group of Arab and Muslim states condemned Israel’s latest Security Cabinet decisions on West Bank land policy, planning authority, and enforcement powers.
