The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/atef-salem/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Atef Salem | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/atef-salem/ 32 32 Odd couple Israel and Egypt enjoying ‘best times ever’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/odd-couple-israel-and-egypt-enjoying-best-times-ever/ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 23:10:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1421415 Though the Jewish state remains deeply unpopular on Arab street, Israeli envoy says Cairo, Jerusalem see 'eye-to-eye' on region

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]]> Egyptians outraged by MP’s meeting with Israeli envoy https://www.timesofisrael.com/egyptians-outraged-by-mps-meeting-with-israeli-envoy/ Fri, 26 Feb 2016 10:09:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1347369&preview_id=1347369 Legislators call emergency session to discuss Tawfiq Okasha's conduct, after he invited ambassador to his home for dinner

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]]> ‘Happy and proud’ to be here, Egypt’s first ambassador since 2012 presents credentials https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypts-new-envoy-to-israel-im-very-happy-and-proud-to-be-here/ Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:16:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1346553&preview_id=1346553 Part of ceremony conducted behind closed doors, at Cairo's request; Hazem Khairat writes in guestbook of goal 'to reach a comprehensive and just peace in the region'

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]]> Netanyahu’s office denies report of Egypt trip https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahus-office-denies-report-of-egypt-trip/ Mon, 01 Feb 2016 18:51:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1332130&preview_id=1332130 Egyptian newspaper claims PM to visit Cairo in March for high-level talks

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]]> Foreign Ministry welcomes new Egyptian ambassador https://www.timesofisrael.com/foreign-ministry-welcomes-new-egyptian-ambassador/ Mon, 18 Jan 2016 13:31:26 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1323472&preview_id=1323472 Dore Gold says arrival of first Egyptian emissary since 2012 is an 'important step' in relations between two countries

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]]> New Egyptian ambassador arrives in Tel Aviv, the first since 2012 https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-egyptian-ambassador-arrives-in-tel-aviv-the-first-since-2012/ Sun, 03 Jan 2016 13:35:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1313981&preview_id=1313981 PM says Hazem Khairat's posting will help Israel 'further strengthen relations with important and central Arab country'

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]]> Senior Israel, Egypt officials meet in Cairo for first time since 2011 https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-egypt-said-to-see-eye-to-eye-on-regional-issues/ Mon, 29 Jun 2015 06:26:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1206168 Foreign Ministry chief Dore Gold and Egyptian deputy FM said to see 'eye-to-eye' on key issues; Egypt says Palestinian problem 'heart of the conflict in the region'

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]]> After 3 years, Egypt appoints new ambassador to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-3-years-egypt-appoints-new-ambassador-to-israel/ Sun, 21 Jun 2015 16:51:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1202009 Previous envoy was recalled in 2012 in protest of IDF Operation Pillar of Defense in Gaza Strip; PM 'deeply welcomes' move

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]]> Egypt’s Coptic Christians flock to Jerusalem despite ban https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypts-coptic-christians-flock-to-jerusalem-despite-ban/ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 03:34:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1165112&preview_id=1165112 Some 5,000 expected this year for Easter season, down from about 15,000 two years ago

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]]> Video shows police choking Coptic leader, 85, in Old City https://www.timesofisrael.com/video-showing-police-choking-elderly-coptic-leader-emerges/ Tue, 14 May 2013 08:26:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=505152 Cops still probing incident of 10 days ago, which also involved visiting Egyptian officials and caused a mini-diplomatic crisis

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]]> Egypt’s Morsi, in 2010 interviews posted online, called Zionists ‘bloodsuckers’ and descendants of pigs, urged to sever all ties with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypts-morsi-in-2010-statements-posted-online-called-zionists-bloodsuckers-and-descendants-of-pigs-urged-to-sever-all-ties-with-israel/ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:45:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=333088 Watchdog group posts footage and transcript of president's incendiary remarks from two years before his election

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]]> Egypt delays ambassador’s return to Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-delays-ambassadors-return-to-tel-aviv/ Sun, 25 Nov 2012 15:33:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=294128 Atef Salem reportedly waiting to see the success of last week's ceasefire before returning to his post

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]]> Egyptian prime minister pays solidarity visit to Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/egyptian-prime-minister-pays-symbolic-visit-to-gaza/ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:51:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=283526 No respite in terrorist rocket attacks as Hisham Kandil meets with Hamas PM, laments 'pain of the Palestinian people'

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]]> Egyptian prime minister to visit Gaza Friday https://www.timesofisrael.com/egyptian-prime-minister-to-visit-gaza-friday/ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:15:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=282958 Despite IDF strikes on Strip, Hisham Kandil will head a high-ranking delegation in support of the Palestinians

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]]> Protesting Israel’s Gaza operation, Egypt withdraws ambassador from Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/protesting-israels-gaza-operation-egypt-to-withdraw-ambassador-from-tel-aviv/ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:46:50 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=281714 Atef Salem arrived less than a month ago, telling President Peres he came to work for 'mutual trust and transparency'

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