The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/cairo/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:57:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Cairo | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/cairo/ 32 32 Netanyahu planning Cairo trip to sign multibillion-dollar gas deal with Egypt https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-planning-cairo-trip-to-sign-multi-billion-gas-deal-with-egypt/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:37:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3710195 Senior US source confirms to ToI that Israeli officials are working with American diplomats on preparations for trip, which would be PM's first official state visit to Egypt in 15 years

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]]> Daily Briefing Nov. 23: Day 779 – Hamas wants the ceasefire, but doesn’t want to disarm https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-nov-23-day-779-hamas-wants-the-ceasefire-but-doesnt-want-to-disarm/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:15:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3695396&preview=true&preview_id=3695396 Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman discusses terrorist officials' visit to Cairo and his own visit to the US CMCC center in Kiryat Gat, and what Netanyahu said in his most recent interview

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]]> 154 deported terrorists moved from 5-star Cairo hotel to new luxury resort after exposé https://www.timesofisrael.com/154-terrorists-deported-in-gaza-truce-booted-from-5-star-cairo-hotel-after-expose/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:22:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3675862 Palestinian convicts deported in Gaza truce deal relocated from Marriott’s Renaissance Cairo Mirage to lower-profile resort; terror victim support group laments 'moral absurdity'

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]]> Report finds 154 terrorists deported under Gaza truce living it up at 5-star Cairo hotel https://www.timesofisrael.com/terror-convicts-deported-under-gaza-ceasefire-staying-at-plush-cairo-hotel-report/ Sat, 25 Oct 2025 10:26:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3673247 Daily Mail says worst offenders released under deal enjoying the pool and buffet alongside unsuspecting tourists at Marriott's Renaissance Cairo Mirage; unclear on whose dime

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]]> PM: Hopeful all hostages will be freed in days; Trump: I told Bibi, this is your victory https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-hopeful-all-hostages-will-be-freed-in-days-trump-i-told-bibi-this-is-your-victory/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:07:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3656378 US president says Israel accepted Gaza withdrawal line, ceasefire will come into effect once Hamas 'confirms'; Cairo hostage talks expected Monday

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]]> Egyptians outraged after pharaoh’s bracelet stolen from museum, melted for gold https://www.timesofisrael.com/egyptians-outraged-after-pharaohs-bracelet-stolen-from-museum-melted-for-gold/ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:24:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3647412 3,000-year-old bangle belonging to Pharaoh Amenemope was taken from restoration lab of Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which had no security cameras, sold to gold worker for some $4,000

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]]> Israeli official: Reports of breakthrough in hostage-ceasefire talks ‘inaccurate’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-official-reports-of-breakthrough-in-hostage-ceasefire-talks-inaccurate/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:01:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3537621 Hamas official also denies progress in Cairo, after report said negotiators reached tentative agreement on release of hostages in May, opening of three aid corridors in Gaza

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]]> Egypt hosts Turkish, Iranian leaders as part of Muslim summit; Abbas also to attend https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-hosts-turkish-iranian-leaders-as-part-of-muslim-summit-abbas-also-to-attend/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:36:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3442911 Special sessions on Gaza and Lebanon to be held; event will be first meeting between leaders of anti-Assad Turkey and pro-Assad Iran since overthrow of Syrian regime

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]]> Hamas says open to ‘all ideas and proposals’ ahead of hostage-truce talks in Cairo https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-says-open-to-all-ideas-and-proposals-ahead-of-hostage-truce-talks-in-cairo/ Sun, 01 Dec 2024 02:33:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3430287 As representatives arrive in Egypt for talks with negotiators, senior official says terror group hasn't 'received any new offer or proposal so far'

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]]> Mossad head, Egyptian spy chief said to meet in Cairo ahead of Doha hostage talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/mossad-head-egyptian-spy-chief-said-to-meet-in-cairo-ahead-of-doha-hostage-talks/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:43:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3404459 Meeting described as productive, counterparts stress importance of security cooperation; documents allegedly written by Sinwar with instructions for hostage captors come to light

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]]> Israeli team returns to Cairo for Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal talks as north erupts https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-team-returns-to-cairo-for-gaza-hostage-ceasefire-deal-talks-as-north-erupts/ Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:53:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3361064 Israeli official says US pressuring Jerusalem to send message it doesn't seek wider war, is still interested in talks seen as key to keeping fighting from spreading regionwide

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]]> Hamas team in Cairo for hostage talks, as rallies nationwide urge deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/mass-rallies-for-hostages-expected-saturday-night-as-hamas-delegation-heads-to-cairo/ Sat, 24 Aug 2024 10:55:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3360500&preview=true&preview_id=3360500 Terror group's team being briefed by Egypt, but won't negotiate, as ceasefire-for-hostages talks continue; disputes reported on Gaza-Egypt border control, hostage-release timetable

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]]> Blinken heads to Israel for 9th time since Oct. 7, hoping to close hostage-truce deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/blinken-heads-to-israel-for-9th-time-since-oct-7-hoping-to-close-hostage-truce-deal/ Sun, 18 Aug 2024 08:35:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3356347 Biden says Gaza deal closer than ever after two days of Doha talks not attended by Hamas; terror group politburo claims signs of progress 'an illusion,' decries 'American diktats'

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]]> Israeli team visits Cairo for hostage-truce talks with Egyptian mediators https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-team-said-to-arrive-in-cairo-for-hostage-truce-talks-with-egyptian-mediators/ Sat, 03 Aug 2024 14:27:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3346466 High-level delegation meets with officials in Egypt after Netanyahu gives green light; Qatar reportedly sitting out this round over Haniyeh's killing

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]]> ‘Critical days’: Israeli team gets green light for next round of Gaza truce talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/critical-days-israeli-team-gets-green-light-for-next-round-of-gaza-truce-talks/ Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:36:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3263066 Senior Egyptian official says temporary ceasefire likely over Eid al-Fitr holiday this week; Hamas official acknowledges flexibility on both sides, but says it might not be enough

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