Egypt is a country spanning Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia, anchored by the Suez Canal. Known for its role as a key Arab mediator, Camp David peace framework with Israel, and strategic influence over Gaza, Sudan, and Red Sea corridors. Recently, Egypt has intensified diplomatic engagement on Gaza disarmament, mediated regional ceasefire efforts, and deepened military and economic ties with China, Turkey, and Gulf states. Last updated 4 days ago
An EgyptAir pilot named Osama Mansour posted a video of an El Al aircraft in Italy, with a clip of a speech by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat playing in the background: "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, and violence for violence."
An Egyptian source briefing state media on Smotrich's Sinai remarks: "Egypt is able to defend its lands and maintain its independence in the face of any danger."
The source called his comments on Sinai and on expelling Palestinians an attempt to use empty escalation for election gains, and said Egypt will not accept or take part in any expulsion.
Haaretz reports that the secret Dubai summit attended by PM Netanyahu and representatives from 10 other countries reached agreements on a Gulf to Mediterranean oil route via Eilat, joint bases in Socotra and Somaliland, economic aid for Egypt over lost Suez revenue and an immigration plan involving Libya.
According this report, a secret document was also reportedly drafted as the basis for an “Abraham Alliance,” envisioned as a Middle East version of NATO.
Egyptian President Sisi says Cairo will defend Arab states’ sovereignty and Gulf security, while warning it will protect Egypt’s water rights over the Nile.
Sisi also called for a Palestinian state and full implementation of Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan.
Cairo's "helpful role" since the start of the Iran conflict is the stated reason the U.S. State Department waived human rights conditions attached to military aid for Egypt. A letter shows.
Eight Egyptian crew members from the hijacked tanker MT Orca have been freed, Egypt's Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday. The vessel was seized in May off the coast of Yemen's Shabwa province by unidentified armed men. Yemen's Coast Guard said at the time that the gunmen boarded the tanker and took control of it.
Representatives from 10 countries joined Netanyahu's meeting in Abu Dhabi, Channel 14 reports. Those present included the UAE, Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United States, Morocco, Kuwait, Bahrain, Libya (Haftar), Oman and Egypt. Netanyahu first met bilaterally with MBZ before the other officials entered.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has signed a decree handing part of his authority under Egypt's general conscription law to the Defense Minister. The powers include calling up reservists for various roles during an emergency, ruling on appeals, and declaring a general mobilization drill.
The Washington Free Beacon reports that Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El Sayed signed a 2012 statement calling on Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood government to “purge the media and the police as quickly as possible.”
The statement came days after President Mohamed Morsi granted himself sweeping new powers to do just that.
Egypt's Foreign Ministry says Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty hosted a senior-level meeting at Egypt's UN General Assembly delegation headquarters with representatives of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia. Abdelatty called for stepped up efforts to fully implement President Trump's Gaza plan and to prevent its collapse, and said all parties, Israel included, must avoid any violation that could damage the ceasefire.
Egypt has told Saudi Arabia it prefers diplomacy over military escalation in Yemen, sources told Al-Akhbar.
Cairo's position centers on protecting Saudi economic and security stability through naval, air and intelligence means rather than ...
Egypt has told Saudi Arabia it prefers diplomacy over military escalation in Yemen, sources told Al-Akhbar.
Cairo's position centers on protecting Saudi economic and security stability through naval, air and intelligence means rather than ground involvement. Egyptian officials warned that a war against the Houthis would amount to indirect confrontation with Iran and make Egypt a target.
Threats to oil tankers in the Red Sea could push Egypt to act to protect freedom of navigation, but not inside Yemen.
Saudi Arabia has offered the Houthis a two-week ceasefire followed by direct talks on humanitarian issues, with the aim of reaching a comprehensive agreement, the Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese daily al-Akhbar reports. The offer was passed through Oman after Saudi contacts with the U.S., Egypt, Pakistan and Oman. Riyadh also signaled willingness to lift the blockade on Yemen and allow aid in. The Houthis are said to be unenthusiastic, seeking a final settlement instead.
Patriot interceptors are the priority as Saudi Arabia runs low on air defenses against the Houthis. Riyadh has asked France, Britain, Pakistan and Egypt for help.
The commander of Egypt's border guard forces, General Osama Abdelhamid Daoud, in an interview with Saudi channel Al-Hadath: coordination and cooperation with the Saudi side is taking place from all directions to secure the common borders, with particular focus on the Gulf of Aqaba area and continuing south toward the Red Sea.
Saudi Arabia is running low on missile interceptors as it faces continued attacks from the Houthis and has asked France, the UK, Pakistan and Egypt for air-defense support. - AP
Egyptian media reports that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected in Egypt tomorrow to meet President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The visit is centered on the situation in the Bab al-Mandab strait in the Red Sea.
SUDAN WAR UPDATE: Sudan is sliding toward partition.
The army, led by Abdel Fattah al Burhan and supported by Muslim Brotherhood aligned militias, controls Khartoum and most of northern, eastern and central Sudan. The RSF, led by Hemedti, ...
SUDAN WAR UPDATE: Sudan is sliding toward partition.
The army, led by Abdel Fattah al Burhan and supported by Muslim Brotherhood aligned militias, controls Khartoum and most of northern, eastern and central Sudan. The RSF, led by Hemedti, controls most of Darfur and operates a parallel government from Nyala.
Sudan is especially important because it sits along more than 800 kilometers of Red Sea coastline, overlooking the shipping route connecting the Suez Canal with Bab el Mandeb and the Indian Ocean.
Kordofan is now the decisive front. The army (SAF) has recently advanced in North Kordofan, while the RSF still holds positions farther west and uses drones to strike deep inside government territory.
At least 59,000 people have been killed, although the real toll is likely far higher. Around 13 million have been displaced, while parts of Darfur and Kordofan face famine.
Egypt, Iran, Pakistan and Turkey support the SAF. The RSF has been reported to receive support through networks linked to the UAE, Chad and Libya. The UAE denies arming it.
Saudi Arabia wants to host a national dialogue, frustrating Burhan, who wants the process held inside Sudan under his control. Meanwhile, the U.S. is pushing to expand the Darfur arms embargo across the entire country, covering the RSF and SAF, combat drones and loitering munitions.
Neither side is close to total victory. The immediate danger is a permanent division between an army controlled east and an RSF controlled west.
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.
