The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/egypt/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:53:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Egypt | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/egypt/ 32 32 Gaza mediators to resume Hamas disarmament talks in Egypt looking to unblock impasse https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-mediators-to-resume-hamas-disarmament-talks-in-egypt-looking-to-unblock-impasse/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:10:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834169 Arab diplomats tell ToI negotiators considering alternatives to initial framework for implementing Trump's Gaza plan in bid to jumpstart process stalled by Hamas intransigence and Israeli ceasefire violations

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]]> Arab, Islamic FMs call Ben Gvir’s taunts of flotilla activists ‘assault on human dignity’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-islamic-fms-call-ben-gvirs-taunts-of-flotilla-activists-assault-on-human-dignity/ Mon, 25 May 2026 01:40:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829787 Eight Arab and Muslim countries are latest to condemn far-right minister over video showing him taunting activists kneeling on floor with their hands tied

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]]> Egypt unveils two colorfully decorated, restored, New Kingdom tombs in Luxor https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-unveils-two-colorfully-decorated-restored-new-kingdom-tombs-in-luxor/ Thu, 14 May 2026 19:27:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823783 Burial chambers Rabuya and his son Samut from 18th Dynasty contain scenes of activities including agriculture, harvest, crafts, bread, pottery and wine production

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]]> Trump: Iran ‘got a little cute’ by blocking Hormuz again, but talks going ‘really well’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-iran-got-a-little-cute-by-blocking-hormuz-again-but-talks-going-really-well/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:05:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3804798 Iranian security council says it will hold strait until 'war fully ends'; Egypt's FM says Cairo, Islamabad working on US-Iran 'final agreement'; report: US to seize Iran-linked ships worldwide

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]]> Israelis seeking to fly abroad for Passover make a reverse Exodus path through Egypt https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-seeking-to-fly-abroad-for-passover-make-a-reverse-exodus-path-through-egypt/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:43:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3793333 As war leads to flight cancellations from Ben Gurion Airport, Israelis and Jews observe the irony of people rushing to get into Egypt, with some noting lines are '40 years long'

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]]> Pakistan’s PM speaks with Iranian president ahead of 4-nation Islamabad peace talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/pakistans-pm-speaks-on-phone-with-iranian-president-ahead-of-islamabad-peace-talks/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:58:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3789592 Shehbaz Sharif says he held 'detailed' hour-long call with Masoud Pezeshkian, as Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey -- but not Iran or US -- prepare to meet for talks on the war

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]]> Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopens for first time since start of Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/rafah-crossing-between-gaza-and-egypt-reopens-for-first-time-since-start-of-iran-war/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:01:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3781945 8 wounded Palestinians, 17 of their relatives exit Strip for treatment abroad, medics say; Hamas civil defense says IDF strikes killed 4 in Gaza; IDF says Hamas intel officer killed

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]]> Sissi says Egypt in ‘state of near-emergency’ as Iran war threatens economy https://www.timesofisrael.com/sissi-says-egypt-in-state-of-near-emergency-as-iran-war-threatens-economy/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:28:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3770348 Egyptian president warns price-gougers could be tried 'in military courts,' as shipping companies, seeking to avoid Strait of Hormuz near Iran, no longer pass through Suez Canal either

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]]> Diplomats insist EU, Egypt won’t train Hamas-linked officers for Gaza police force https://www.timesofisrael.com/diplomats-insist-eu-egypt-wont-train-hamas-linked-officers-for-gaza-police-force/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:42:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3753527 Official says training and deployment of police dependent on Gaza stabilization force, whose role and composition also remains unclear

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]]> Egypt blocks Epstein-themed party; calls for Starmer’s exit mount as he stays defiant https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-blocks-epstein-themed-party-calls-for-starmers-exit-mount-as-he-stays-defiant/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:30:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3752008 UK's PM rebuffs calls to step down over appointment of US envoy with Epstein ties, as royal family says they will cooperate with probe over fresh Prince Andrew allegations

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]]> 12 people let into Gaza from Egypt, of 42 who tried, on day 1 of Rafah opening – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/12-people-let-into-gaza-from-egypt-of-42-who-tried-on-day-1-of-rafah-opening-report/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:29:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3747130 Diplomatic official tells ToI just 12 crossed in each direction, far lower than the quota; report says those who entered Gaza were escorted by armed men to IDF checkpoint

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]]> Palestinians say Israeli attacks in Gaza kill 11, including 3 journalists, 2 children https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-say-israeli-attacks-in-gaza-kill-11-including-3-journalists-2-children/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:36:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3738586 IDF says strike on journalists targeted 'suspects' operating Hamas-affiliated drone near troops; army also says troops opened fire on several operatives who crossed Yellow Line

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]]> Netanyahu accepts invite to Trump’s Board of Peace; Europe formulating common position https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-accepts-invite-to-trumps-board-of-peace-europe-formulating-common-position/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:35:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3738439 Egypt announces participation; Witkoff says Putin expected to join; Sweden and Norway reject invitations; Italy said to believe joining the board would violate its constitution

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]]> US labels Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan terror organizations https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-labels-three-muslim-brotherhood-branches-as-terror-organizations/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:04:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733170 Washington accuses brotherhood branches of collaborating with Hamas and Hezbollah; Egypt, where fundamentalist group was born, praises move against 'extremist ideology'

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]]> Bennett: Netanyahu aides who ‘served the enemy’ in Qatargate deserve life sentence https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-netanyahu-aides-who-served-the-enemy-in-qatargate-deserve-life-sentence/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:04:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3723437 Former premier, running in upcoming election against current PM, notes recent reports revealing details of scandal, alleges aides smeared Egypt to help 'enemy' Qatar

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