The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-egypt-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:19:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png US-Egypt relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-egypt-relations/ 32 32 Egyptian President Sissi thanks Trump for offer to mediate with Ethiopia https://www.timesofisrael.com/egyptian-president-el-sissi-thanks-trump-for-offer-to-mediate-with-ethiopia/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:16:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3735973 Cairo and Addis Ababa in years-long dispute over sharing water from Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which would double electricity production in Ethiopia

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]]> White House said to be pushing for summit between Netanyahu and Egypt’s Sissi https://www.timesofisrael.com/white-house-said-to-be-pushing-for-summit-between-netanyahu-and-egypts-sissi/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 20:15:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3706712 US nudging Israel to sign off on stalled major gas deal with Cairo to 'create a warmer peace' as it encourages Jerusalem to offer economic incentives to potential allies

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]]> US envoy to Israel said set to visit Egypt, as Gazan officials ask US to work for truce https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-envoy-to-israel-said-set-to-visit-egypt-as-gazan-officials-ask-us-to-work-for-truce/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 01:19:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3651554 Huckabee reportedly set to discuss 21-point US plan to end war, Israel-Egypt tensions; Gaza City mayor, others write to Trump: 'You have the power to succeed where others failed'

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]]> Trump upbeat after speaking to Egypt leader Sissi on Gaza, Yemen https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-upbeat-after-speaking-to-egypt-leader-sissi-on-gaza-yemen/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:18:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3516088 US president says call with Egyptian counterpart 'went very well,' pair discuss 'possible solutions' for Gaza and 'tremendous military progress' against Houthi rebels

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]]> Islamic nations adopt Arab counter to Trump’s Gaza takeover plan https://www.timesofisrael.com/islamic-nations-adopt-arab-counter-to-trumps-gaza-takeover-plan/ Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:41:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3498367&preview=true&preview_id=3498367 Proposal to rebuild Strip under Palestinian Authority 'has now become an Arab-Islamic plan,' Egyptian foreign minister says of outline rejected by US and Israel

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]]> After initial rejection, US sends mixed signals on Arab alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-initial-rejection-us-sends-mixed-signals-on-arab-alternative-to-trumps-gaza-plan/ Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:36:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3498148 While State Department and White House characterize Arab plan as inadequate, Witkoff — who is seen as influential figure — says it has compelling features and is good first step

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]]> Egypt developing plan to rebuild Gaza as counter to Trump’s call to depopulate area https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-developing-plan-to-rebuild-gaza-as-counter-to-trumps-call-to-depopulate-area/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:08:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3485228 Scheme envisions establishing 'secure areas' where Palestinians can live, and an administration not aligned with either Hamas or PA to oversee territory during reconstruction

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]]> Hamas claims ‘positive signs’ as Qatar, Egypt scramble to resolve Gaza truce crisis https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-claims-positive-signs-as-qatar-egypt-scramble-to-resolve-gaza-truce-crisis/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:21:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3481058 As Trump deadline looms, Witkoff warns of 'big problem' unless 'something different occurring' on hostages by Saturday; Sissi holds off on scheduling White House visit, works on alternative Gaza plan

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]]> Egypt to present ‘comprehensive’ plan for Gaza reconstruction without displacement https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-to-present-comprehensive-plan-for-gaza-reconstruction-without-displacement/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:31:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3480821 Cairo says it wants to cooperate with US, but stresses its solution will enable Palestinians to stay in enclave 'with the legitimate and legal rights of this people'

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]]> Egypt said privately warning Trump’s Gaza plan endangers peace treaty with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-said-privately-warning-trumps-gaza-plan-endangers-peace-treaty-with-israel/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:21:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3476700 Officials say message has been passed to State Department and members of Congress and also conveyed to Israel and its Western European allies, including Britain, France and Germany

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]]> Trump speaks with Egypt’s Sissi after repeatedly floating idea to relocate Gazans https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-speaks-with-egypts-sissi-for-first-time-since-floating-idea-to-relocate-gazans/ Sat, 01 Feb 2025 18:15:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3473138 US, Egyptian readouts of call make no mention of proposal, after Arab foreign ministers convene in Cairo to reject any effort to 'vacate' Strip

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]]> Leaders of Egypt and Jordan explicitly rule out Trump’s plan to displace Gazans https://www.timesofisrael.com/sissi-pushes-back-against-trump-says-egypt-cant-take-part-in-displacement-of-gazans/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:33:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3470801 Sissi says Cairo 'can't take part' in forced emigration due to its 'historic position' on Palestinian cause; Jordan's king stresses 'need to keep the Palestinians on their land'

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]]> US authorizes military sales of more than $5 billion to Egypt https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-authorizes-military-sales-of-more-than-5-billion-to-egypt/ Sat, 21 Dec 2024 15:42:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3444206 Cairo has become an increasingly close partner to Washington in mediating the Gaza crisis, but human rights concerns persist

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]]> Blinken meets Egyptian leaders in bid to press hostage-ceasefire deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/blinken-meets-egyptian-leaders-in-bid-to-press-hostage-ceasefire-deal/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:06:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3378115 In wake of Lebanon pager blasts, Sissi says Cairo opposes moves to escalate and expand war; Blinken praises Egypt as partner for peace and security in region

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]]> US cites Egypt’s Gaza help as it sends full $1.3B military aid despite rights concerns https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-cites-egypts-help-in-gaza-as-it-sends-full-military-aid-despite-rights-concerns/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 02:21:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3374699 Blinken argues move is critical for Mideast stability and for Cairo to help advance US interests, among them a ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas

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