Egypt is a country spanning Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia, anchoring the Arab world geopolitically. Known for its role in regional mediation, control of the Suez Canal, and its position as a key interlocutor between Palestinian factions and Israel. Recently, Egypt has been active in Gaza ceasefire diplomacy, mediating U.S.-Iran talks alongside Turkey and Pakistan, and deepening ties with China. Last updated 6 days ago
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The UAE is distancing itself from a reported call between President Mohammed bin Zayed and PM Netanyahu that allegedly included a warning ahead of October 7.
A UAE official to Kan: "Beyond yesterday's statement, we have nothing to add."
Egypt won't respond officially but believes Israel could have detected the attack without any Emirati or Egyptian warning.
Eight nations welcomed Britain's ban on Judea and Samaria settlement imports: Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan and Indonesia.
Egyptian Foreign Ministry: Egypt stands with Saudi Arabia against any threat to its security and sovereignty, condemning the missile and drone attacks on four southern Saudi cities.
Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa, 39, has been sentenced to death by hanging in a drug trafficking case.
Prosecutors accused Khalifa of financing a 28 person network that operated drug labs in Cairo. Authorities reported seizing more than 750 kg of narcotics and raw materials.
Xi Jinping has arrived in Cairo, his first Egypt visit in a decade.
Talks will focus on military and economic ties, Chinese investment in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, and Huawei's bid to build the government's AI data centers.
Footage from Egypt shows a refrigerated truck robbed on a highway in Al-Qalyubia, north of Cairo. The three robbers in a pickup were tracked down and killed by security forces after a shootout.
Axios Report: In a meeting with Trump adviser Jared Kushner in Egypt on Sunday, Hamas leaders reaffirmed their commitment to disarm and demilitarize Gaza.
"This is not limited solely to Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan. Other countries may also join us. Egypt, too, if it wishes, can join the agreement with these three countries. The doors are open to Egypt as well."
Turkish FM Hakan Fidan warns that Turkey, Qatar and Egypt may take "radical steps" if Israel fails to advance the second phase of the Gaza agreement. He said the Palestinian side has met its commitments and called on the U.S. to pressure Israel.
Turkish FM Hakan Fidan on Egypt joining the Mecca Alliance: "Egypt is our natural partner, and hopefully, it will soon become our official partner as well. They are currently evaluating certain details."
Saudi Arabia opposed including Egypt in the tripartite defense alliance with Pakistan and Turkey, per Middle East Eye. Riyadh is frustrated with President al-Sisi and no longer views Cairo as a strategic asset. Turkey had said Egypt may also join. It marks a shift for bin Salman, who once funded and protected Egypt.
Egyptian writer Sharif al-Asfouri has published his book "The Flood of Fools" in Egypt, centered on sharp criticism of Hamas' October 7 massacre -- which the group calls the "Al-Aqsa Flood."
In a rare interview from Cairo with the Israeli ...
Egyptian writer Sharif al-Asfouri has published his book "The Flood of Fools" in Egypt, centered on sharp criticism of Hamas' October 7 massacre -- which the group calls the "Al-Aqsa Flood."
In a rare interview from Cairo with the Israeli program -- InOurNeighborhood, he said: "The October 7, 2023 attack produced negative results for the Palestinian people, and I believe deep problems will not be solved through violence and war."
He said the title shocked the public and political elite, that he struggled to get official approval, and was forced to delete maps from the book. He recently resigned from Egypt's Writers Association.
Eight nations -- Qatar, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt -- issued a joint statement condemning what they called ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza. They cited strikes on medical facilities and civilian infrastructure and warned the escalation threatens the second phase of the plan and the diplomatic track.
A 5.6 earthquake hit eastern Egypt early Monday, 40 km north of Suez. Five aftershocks followed. Tremors reached El-Arish near the Gaza border. No casualties reported.
"Today, the Board of Peace reached a HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. This is a monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY.
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U.S. President Donald Trump:
"Today, the Board of Peace reached a HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. This is a monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY.
This agreement is a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government that will work closely with the Board of Peace to help the Palestinian people. At the same time, Israel will have the security it deserves, with Gaza no longer used as a base for terror attacks.
This is a major milestone in the implementation of the Trump 20-Point Plan. The agreement will be carried out in carefully structured phases. As disarmament is completed, Israeli forces will withdraw, and the International Stabilization Force will work with a new Palestinian police force to take responsibility for Gaza being safe for its residents and its neighbors.
One year ago there was a violent raging war, humanitarian crisis and hostages kept in brutal captivity. We have made historic progress and there is still much work to do.
I want to thank the mediators—Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye—for their important efforts, and especially my outstanding team, whose tireless work made this historic breakthrough possible.
The threat that emerged from Gaza on October 7 will NOT be allowed to rebuild!
Under this agreement, Gaza will finally be in the hands of a new Palestinian government that serves its PEOPLE.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL ON THIS AMAZING DEVELOPMENT, THAT EVERYBODY SAID COULD NEVER BE ACHIEVED!"
