Egypt
Suspect charged for stealing Egyptian artifacts from Australia museum, citing church ties - report
The stolen artifacts included a 26th Dynasty rare painted wooden Egyptian cat figure, a 3,300-year-old necklace, a collar, and a mummy mask.
Jerusalem highlights: February 20-26
Newly identified ancient Egyptian copper drill rewrites history of region’s craftsmanship
Egyptian researchers discover collection of ancient rock art spanning 10,000 years in Sinai desert
Donald Trump sets $1 billion price tag for permanent seats on Gaza Board of Peace - report
Leaders from more than 60 countries have been invited to serve on the Gaza Board of Peace.
The high price of not listening: What Pharaoh teaches us about power and humility
Pharaoh ignored every warning until his nation collapsed. His mistake isn’t ancient, it’s painfully familiar today.
Parashat Va’era: Why being good is the secret strength we forget
Why does Moses step aside for Aaron during the first plagues? The answer reveals a profound Torah teaching about humility and gratitude.
Egypt boosts military presence in Somalia after Israel recognizes Somaliland - report
Somalia has strongly condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, marking the first time any nation has officially recognized the breakaway region.
Gaza Phase II begins: Trump unveils 'Board of Peace,' demands Hamas disarm
“As I have said before, we can do this the easy way or the hard way. The people of Gaza have suffered long enough. The time is NOW,” Trump wrote.
Who is Ali Shaath, leader of Gaza's new technocratic committee? - explainer
The committee is expected to meet for the first time on Thursday in Egypt, crossing the Rafah border, a Palestinian source told Agence France-Presse.
Iraq sends aid to Gaza, strengthening regional role, support - report
The Iraqis said that the aid is “an embodiment of Iraq's steadfast position in support of the Palestinian cause, and stemming from the humanitarian commitment of the Iraqi government and people.”
Trump’s Gaza peace plan officially entering Phase II, Witkoff announces
The interim governing body for Gaza will have 15 members, according to Witkoff, though their names have not been confirmed. It remains unclear how Hamas will be disarmed as required by the plan.
Alshareef: Israel, Jews, should help Iranians seek liberty to ‘repay debt to Cyrus’
Speaking at the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit on Wednesday, Alshareef called on Israel and the Jewish people to back Iranians seeking freedom, as Netanyahu voiced solidarity with the protesters.
US designates three Muslim Brotherhood chapters as global terrorists
The move, which Washington formally set in motion last November, will bring sanctions against one of the Arab world's oldest and most influential Islamist movements.
