The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/nile-delta/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:08:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Nile Delta | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/nile-delta/ 32 32 Minibus falls into canal in Egypt’s Nile Delta, killing 21 https://www.timesofisrael.com/minibus-falls-into-canal-in-egypts-nile-delta-killing-21/ Sat, 12 Nov 2022 17:46:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2872511 Police officer says driver may have lost control of steering wheel in crash some 100km northeast of Cairo

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]]> Rising seas threaten Egypt’s fabled port city of Alexandria https://www.timesofisrael.com/rising-seas-threaten-egypts-fabled-port-city-of-alexandria/ Fri, 30 Aug 2019 09:49:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2139138 Home to five million people, urban sprawl is located on Nile Delta which is itself sinking due to erosion; government aiming to stem process with barriers, protective measures

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]]> Reeling from bombs, Egypt deploys guards, declares 3-month emergency https://www.timesofisrael.com/reeling-from-bombs-egypt-calls-up-army-to-guard-vital-infrastructure/ Sun, 09 Apr 2017 19:38:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1598018 Sissi orders soldiers to sensitive sites across country; death toll in twin bombings on Coptic churches raised to at least 43

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]]> Israel calls for joint fight against terror after Egypt bombings https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-calls-for-joint-fight-against-terror-after-egypt-bombings/ Sun, 09 Apr 2017 14:32:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1597793 Germany, France and Hamas terror group also condemn IS attack against Copts on Palm Sunday

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]]> Satellite image of red River Nile evokes biblical legend https://www.timesofisrael.com/satellite-image-of-nile-evokes-biblical-legend/ Sat, 02 Apr 2016 14:25:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1368676 Photo uses infrared technology to map heat created by vegetation surrounding the Egyptian river

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]]> In Muslim Egypt, vintners spur nascent wine industry https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-conservative-muslim-egypt-vintners-spur-nascent-wine-industry/ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 11:12:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1195520 Winemakers seek to revive ancient art, competing with more established markets in Israel, Lebanon

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]]> Egypt court bans Jewish festival honoring rabbi https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-court-bans-jewish-festival-honoring-rabbi/ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 14:09:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1113278 Authorities nix annual pilgrimage to religious leader's grave after locals complain of alcohol use, intersex mingling

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]]> Egypt acquits doctor in female genital mutilation death https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-acquits-doctor-in-female-genital-mutilation-death/ Fri, 21 Nov 2014 03:24:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1095396 Verdict surprises activists, who hoped ruling would serve as deterrent in country where 90% of women undergo procedure

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]]> Egypt policeman killed, another wounded in shooting https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-policeman-killed-another-wounded-in-shooting/ Mon, 18 Aug 2014 12:46:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1049915 Attackers open fire from parked car in Nile Delta province of Gharbia, then make their escape

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]]> Egypt army reshuffles brass in volatile north Sinai https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-army-reshuffles-brass-in-volatile-north-sinai/ Tue, 18 Mar 2014 05:47:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=917036 Promotion for commander known as 'Lion of Sinai' comes ahead of expected presidential run by el-Sissi

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]]> Egyptian team finds trove of ancient artifacts https://www.timesofisrael.com/egyptian-team-finds-trove-of-ancient-artifacts/ Sun, 09 Feb 2014 19:43:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=866442 Archaeologists find hieroglyphs with the name of King Psammeticus I dating back to 600 B.C.

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]]> 14 dead after fiery crash in Egypt https://www.timesofisrael.com/14-dead-after-fiery-crash-in-egypt/ Tue, 10 Dec 2013 13:00:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=780670 Fuel tanker overturns in Nile Delta city of Kafr el-Zayat, causing flaming explosion which engulfs several passing vehicles

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]]> Explosion at Egypt security building injures 19 https://www.timesofisrael.com/explosion-at-egypt-security-building-injures-16/ Wed, 24 Jul 2013 00:47:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=608788 13 policemen and 6 civilians wounded; at least 11 killed since Monday, mostly in pre-dawn street fights near pro-Morsi camp

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]]> Egypt on edge ahead of mass protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-on-edge-ahead-of-mass-protests/ Sat, 29 Jun 2013 13:15:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=574178 Clashes across country leave eight dead, hundreds injured; US tightens security around Cairo embassy

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]]> Egypt vigilantes hang two thieves in public https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-vigilantes-hang-two-thieves-in-public/ Sun, 17 Mar 2013 17:38:54 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=417632 Killings come a week after attorney general's office encourages civilians to arrest lawbreakers and hand them over to police

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