The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sharm-el-sheikh/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:48:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Sharm el Sheikh | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sharm-el-sheikh/ 32 32 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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]]> Giving Hamas hope, Gaza’s future rests on three somewhat contradictory documents https://www.timesofisrael.com/giving-hamas-hope-gazas-future-rests-on-three-somewhat-contradictory-documents/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:19:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3674760 Trump boasts that the world backs his 20-point plan, but no one even signed it. Hamas committed to the first phase of the deal, but has not said it will disarm

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]]> Israel believes Hamas could return most deceased hostages, argues it is breaching deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-believes-hamas-could-return-most-deceased-hostages-argues-it-is-breaching-deal/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:19:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3666575 Trump and other US officials say terror group searching for bodies it has yet to return, don't accuse it of violating agreement; Israel disagrees and threatens return to fighting

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]]> At Sharm summit, Trump and world leaders sign up for peace in Gaza, with Netanyahu absent https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-sharm-summit-trump-and-world-leaders-sign-up-for-peace-in-gaza-with-netanyahu-absent/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:51:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3664501 In speech, US president urges world leaders to join Abraham Accords; leaders sign document said to lay out groundwork for Strip's future

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]]> World leaders hail hostage release as step toward peace in the Middle East https://www.timesofisrael.com/world-leaders-hail-hostage-release-as-step-toward-peace-in-the-middle-east/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:58:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3664189 Merz, Macron and others call on Hamas to release bodies of remaining hostages, laud Trump for his efforts in securing Gaza ceasefire as they arrive at summit in Sharm el-Sheikh

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]]> Witkoff and Kushner met directly with Hamas leaders last week to seal deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/witkoff-and-kushner-met-directly-with-hamas-leaders-last-week-to-seal-deal-report/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:13:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3664040 Envoys met with senior Hamas official Khalil al-Khaya in Sharm el-Sheikh with Trump's approval, told him hostages 'more of a liability than an asset'

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]]> Trump, Sissi to chair Gaza summit in Egypt; Abbas to attend; Israel, Hamas not invited https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-to-chair-gaza-summit-in-egypt-israel-hamas-and-pa-not-attending/ Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:45:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3662521 Egypt aims for agreement to end war; US official says Egypt, Qatar and Turkey to endorse broad principles of Trump's Gaza plan, 'tee up' wider normalization with Israel; Trump says doesn't know why Israel won't be there

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]]> Three Qatari employees killed in car crash near Sharm el-Sheikh on eve of peace summit https://www.timesofisrael.com/three-qatari-employees-killed-in-car-crash-near-sharm-el-sheikh-on-eve-of-peace-summit/ Sun, 12 Oct 2025 03:36:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3662427 Earlier reports that victims were diplomats are false, source says; Egyptian resort city will host peace summit on Monday following Israel-Hamas ceasefire

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]]> Daily Briefing Oct. 9: Day 734 – Joy as Trump announces all hostages to be freed ‘very soon’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-oct-9-day-734-joy-as-trump-announces-all-hostages-to-be-freed-very-soon/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:13:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3660217&preview=true&preview_id=3660217 US bureau chief Jacob Magid on what happened behind the scenes at the Sharm el-Sheikh negotiations that led to all sides agreeing to the 'first phase' of the 20-point Trump peace plan

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]]> Trump announces deal reached on first part of his Gaza plan: ‘All hostages will be freed very soon’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-announces-deal-reached-on-first-part-of-his-gaza-plan-all-hostages-will-be-freed-very-soon/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:54:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3660035&preview=true&preview_id=3660035 'Blessed are the peacemakers,' Trump says, hailing 'great day for Israel, the world'; all living hostages set to be released in next few days; Trump to fly to region, will likely come to Israel, address Knesset

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]]> Mediators seek Thursday deal to free living hostages, begin Gaza ceasefire — sources https://www.timesofisrael.com/mediators-seek-thursday-deal-to-free-living-hostages-begin-gaza-ceasefire-sources/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:39:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3659922&preview=true&preview_id=3659922 Trump says he plans to travel to region this weekend if agreement inked; Hamas tells interlocutors it's committed to securing Barghouti's release

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]]> Top officials head to peace talks as Hamas submits list of prisoners it wants freed https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-officials-head-to-peace-talks-as-hamas-submits-list-of-prisoners-it-wants-freed/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:03:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3659465 Sides project optimism on talks' third day; Kushner, Witkoff, Dermer, Qatari PM and Hamas brass to meet in Egypt; Hamas said to want bodies of Yahya and Muhammad Sinwar

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]]> Daily Briefing Oct. 8: Day 733 – Critical moment as major players arrive for talks in Egypt https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-oct-8-day-733-critical-moment-as-major-players-arrive-for-talks-in-egypt/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:31:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3659390&preview=true&preview_id=3659390 US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses latest in talks for Gaza deal, as arts and culture editor Jessica Steinberg reviews Oct. 7 ceremony in Tel Aviv, drama series 'Red Alert'

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]]> Indirect talks on Trump’s Gaza ceasefire-hostage proposal begin in Egypt https://www.timesofisrael.com/indirect-talks-on-trumps-gaza-ceasefire-hostage-proposal-begin-in-egypt/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:26:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3658086 PMO source says Israel 'ready for all scenarios,' as Egyptian, Palestinian officials indicate that Hamas wariness about giving up the hostages early could prevent speedy progress

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]]> Despite travel warning, most returning Israelis are coming home via Jordan and Egypt https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-travel-warning-majority-of-returning-israelis-do-so-via-jordan-and-egypt/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:43:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3581533 Over 70,000 Israelis have got back since start of war with Iran; 39,000 of them entered via land border crossings with two Arab neighbors

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