Conflicting signals as Israeli team returns from Cairo hostage talks
A senior Hamas official rejected reports of progress, saying Israel “did not respond to any of the terror group’s demands.”
‘Muslim Brotherhood Linked Group’ Behind Car Bomb that Killed 20 in Cairo
Egypt’s interior ministry claimed the car was loaded with explosives, laying the responsibility for the incident on Hasm, an Islamist terrorist branch of the Muslim Brotherhood.
Exodus from Egypt Nearly Complete: Just five Jews remain in Cairo following death of matriarch
The death of Marcelle Haroun at the age of 93 leaves her daughter, Magda, and four granddaughters as the only Jewish residents of the Egyptian capital.
Israeli Embassy in Egypt Holds First Independence Celebration in 7 Years
Analysts called the party a sign of warming ties between Israel and Egypt.
Hamas Leader Visits Cairo for Talks With Egyptian Security Officials
Ismail Haniyeh, the top leader of Gaza-ruling Hamas, traveled to Egypt Saturday in his first trip outside of the coastal territory since being elected to his new post for the Palestinian terrorist organization in May.
Nine Months After Israel’s Egypt Ambassador Fled Under Terror Threats, Envoy Returns to Cairo
Israel’s ambassador to Egypt David Govrin is back at his post in Cairo following a nearly nine-month hiatus after being pulled out due to security concerns.
Israeli Quietly Pulls Out Egypt Ambassador Over Security Fears
Ambassador David Govrin, who took over the post last summer, was quietly pulled out of the country at the end of 2016 over concerns for his safety and has since been working from Jerusalem.
PA Official: Defense Minister Liberman “Treating Palestinians Like Animals”
A senior official at the Palestinian Authority told Israel Radio Sunday that Israel has refused an offer for a preparatory meeting with the PA side ahead of a possible summit meeting in Cairo between Prime Minister Netanyahu and PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.
Terrorism Suspected in EgyptAir Crash
Thursday morning saw tragedy when 56 passengers and 10 crew members aboard an EgyptAir flight enroute from Paris to Cairo crashed into the Mediterranean sea.
After Tense Hostage Situation, EgyptAir Hijacker Surrenders
A passenger flight which took off from Cairo on Tuesday morning has been hijacked, reported Cyprus state radio. The plane was carrying 55 passengers and seven crew members.
