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Israel's ambassador to Egypt, Haim Koren, presents his credentials to Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Ssisi in Cairo, September 14, 2014 (photo credit: courtesy)
July 5, 2016, 2:10 am
Odd couple Israel and Egypt enjoying ‘best times ever’
Though the Jewish state remains deeply unpopular on Arab street, Israeli envoy says Cairo, Jerusalem see ‘eye-to-eye’ on region
By Brian Rohan
Egyptian television host and parliament member Tawfiq Okasha (YouTube screen capture)
February 26, 2016, 12:09 pm
Egyptians outraged by MP’s meeting with Israeli envoy
Legislators call emergency session to discuss Tawfiq Okasha’s conduct, after he invited ambassador to his home for dinner
By Itamar Sharon
Egypt's new ambassador to Israel, Hazem Khairat, with President Reuven Rivlin in Jerusalem, February 25, 2016 (Mark Neiman/GPO)
February 25, 2016, 1:16 pm
‘Happy and proud’ to be here, Egypt’s first ambassador since 2012 presents credentials
Part of ceremony conducted behind closed doors, at Cairo’s request; Hazem Khairat writes in guestbook of goal ‘to reach a comprehensive and just peace in the region’
By Raphael Ahren
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak meet in Cairo, July 2010. (Moshe Milner/Government Press Office/Flash90)
February 1, 2016, 8:51 pm
Netanyahu’s office denies report of Egypt trip
Egyptian newspaper claims PM to visit Cairo in March for high-level talks
By Raphael Ahren and ToI Staff
Hazem Khairat (YouTube screenshot)
January 18, 2016, 3:31 pm
Foreign Ministry welcomes new Egyptian ambassador
Dore Gold says arrival of first Egyptian emissary since 2012 is an ‘important step’ in relations between two countries
By Raphael Ahren
Hazem Khairat (YouTube screenshot)
January 3, 2016, 3:35 pm
New Egyptian ambassador arrives in Tel Aviv, the first since 2012
PM says Hazem Khairat’s posting will help Israel ‘further strengthen relations with important and central Arab country’
By Raphael Ahren
Former Foreign Ministry director general Dore Gold in Jerusalem, June 1, 2015. (AFP/Thomas Coex)
June 29, 2015, 9:26 am
Senior Israel, Egypt officials meet in Cairo for first time since 2011
Foreign Ministry chief Dore Gold and Egyptian deputy FM said to see ‘eye-to-eye’ on key issues; Egypt says Palestinian problem ‘heart of the conflict in the region’
By Avi Lewis
Hazem Khairat (YouTube screenshot)
June 21, 2015, 7:51 pm
After 3 years, Egypt appoints new ambassador to Israel
Previous envoy was recalled in 2012 in protest of IDF Operation Pillar of Defense in Gaza Strip; PM ‘deeply welcomes’ move
By Raphael Ahren
Christians take part in a symbolic funeral procession in Jerusalem's Old City on February 18, 2015, for the 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians beheaded by the Islamic State (IS) group on a Libyan beach. (photo credit: AFP PHOTO / AHMAD GHARABLI)
April 10, 2015, 6:34 am
Egypt’s Coptic Christians flock to Jerusalem despite ban
Some 5,000 expected this year for Easter season, down from about 15,000 two years ago
By ToI Staff
Coptic priest Father Arsanios struggles with several Israeli policemen in Jerusalem's Old City, on May 4, 2013. (photo credit: YouTube/Maariv)
May 14, 2013, 11:26 am
Video shows police choking Coptic leader, 85, in Old City
Cops still probing incident of 10 days ago, which also involved visiting Egyptian officials and caused a mini-diplomatic crisis
By Gavriel Fiske
The Muslim Brotherhood's Mohammed Morsi gives an interview to Lebanese Al-Quds TV, in October 2010 (image capture MEMRI video)
January 4, 2013, 7:45 pm
Egypt’s Morsi, in 2010 interviews posted online, called Zionists ‘bloodsuckers’ and descendants of pigs, urged to sever all ties with Israel
Watchdog group posts footage and transcript of president’s incendiary remarks from two years before his election
By Ron Friedman
Ambassador Atef Salem submits his letter of credence to President Shimon Peres in October 2012. (photo credit: Mark Neiman/GPO)
November 25, 2012, 5:33 pm
Egypt delays ambassador’s return to Tel Aviv
Atef Salem reportedly waiting to see the success of last week’s ceasefire before returning to his post
By Asher Zeiger
Gaza's Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, right, and Egyptian Prime Minister Hesham Kandil, left, wave to the crowd as they meet in Gaza City on Friday (photo credit: AP/Adel Hana)
November 16, 2012, 10:51 am
Egyptian prime minister pays solidarity visit to Gaza
No respite in terrorist rocket attacks as Hisham Kandil meets with Hamas PM, laments ‘pain of the Palestinian people’
By Elhanan Miller and ToI Staff
Egyptian Prime Minister Hisham Kandil (photo credit: Youtube image grab)
November 15, 2012, 9:15 pm
Egyptian prime minister to visit Gaza Friday
Despite IDF strikes on Strip, Hisham Kandil will head a high-ranking delegation in support of the Palestinians
By Elhanan Miller
Ambassador Atef Salem submits his letter of credence to President Shimon Peres in October 2012. (photo credit: Mark Neiman/GPO)
November 14, 2012, 10:46 pm
Protesting Israel’s Gaza operation, Egypt withdraws ambassador from Tel Aviv
Atef Salem arrived less than a month ago, telling President Peres he came to work for ‘mutual trust and transparency’
By Raphael Ahren
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