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Drones smuggling weapons, drugs from Egypt pose serious risk to Israeli security

Arab affairs expert Ruth Wasserman Lande, the former deputy ambassador to Cairo, told The Jerusalem Post that the released terrorists in Egypt posed a local and regional threat.

A GUN being smuggled from the West Bank to east Jerusalem, found by Israel Police, February 15, 2026.
Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya at a press conference in Damascus, Syria, October 19, 2022.

Hamas leaders in Cairo to discuss Gaza plan, US moves forward with plan for Palestinian housing

Hamas terrorists seen before a hostage release in Gaza City, February 1, 2025

Hamas may agree to a 'partial' hostage deal, classified PM's document shows - report

 Illustrative image of Hamas terrorists.

Dermer leads delegation to Cairo for hostage deal negotiations


Egypt to expel released Hamas prisoners if no ceasefire is agreed upon - report

The prisoners in question were freed as part of the last hostage exchange and are temporarily residing in Egypt, as no other country has agreed to receive them.

 Members of the al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, and mourners attend the funeral of al-Qassam fighters who were killed during the war between Israel and Hamas in the al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, February 28, 2025.

Egypt to control Gaza: Avigdor Liberman reveals his 'day-after' plan in 'Post' exclusive

Yisrael Beytenu head Avigdor Liberman shares his vision for Egypt's role in Trump's proposal to safely evacuate Gazans and secure a lasting peace.

 Avigdor Liberman over a backdrop of the Gaza Strip.

Mediators say Haniyeh killing harms deal, Israel wants hostage release

Qatar and Egypt warn that Israel's actions endanger the hostage release deal following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken attends the U.S.-Arab Quint Meeting with representatives from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the Palestinian Authority, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 29, 2024.

Israel-Hamas War day 285: What is happening in Gaza, the Middle East?

Bibi accused of sabotaging hostage deal • IDF destroys Hamas tunnels in Rafah • Groups protest Netanyahu's trip to Congress

IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. July 13, 2024.

Netanyahu vows to fight on amid reports of Egyptian hostage deal

Netanyahu told the government at its weekly meeting, that he repeated this message to US President Joe Biden when the two men spoke the night before.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chairs a cabinet meeting at the Kirya military base, in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 24, 2023

Al-Azhar's stance: A blow to the global fight against terror - opinion

It's time for Egypt and the international community to stand against this dangerous attitude that contradicts the aspirations of Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike for a peaceful Middle East.

 US FIRST LADY Jill Biden listens to the head of Al-Azhar University Mohamed Al-Mahrasawy (left) during her visit to Al-Azhar Grand Mosque in Cairo, earlier this year.

Hamas leaders in Cairo: We will not be silent about Ben-Gvir, Smotrich

The delegation met with senior Egyptian intelligence officials in Cairo two days after a delegation from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad made a similar visit.

 Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh and Islamic Jihad Chief Ziyad al-Nakhalah attend the Palestinian factions' meeting over Israel and the United Arab Emirates' deal to normalise ties, in Beirut, Lebanon September 3, 2020

Gaza peace hangs in balance as Israel, Egypt at odds over truce - analysis

"Eygpt found itself under pressure from the PIJ to deliver what it promised" and Cairo is now pressing Israeli on that matter, said lecturer Ofir Winter.

Palestinian Islamic jihad militants display rockets during a military show marking the 32nd anniversary of the organisation's founding, in the central Gaza Strip October 3, 2019.

What stopped Hamas from attacking Israel on Jerusalem Day?

“Instead of rockets, Hamas chose to attack Israel with fiery statements,” said a Palestinian journalist, adding that Gazans were expecting war.

 Palestinian Hamas terrorists attend an anti-Israel rally in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip May 27, 2021

Sisi: Gaza reconstruction needs more than $500 million

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi says the Gaza Strip needs more than $500 million for rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of the 11-day war between Israel and Hamas.

Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi attends the Dialogue of Emerging Market and Developing Countries in Xiamen in southeastern ChinaÕs Fujian Province, Sept. 5, 2017