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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 530

US-Egypt relations

Diplomats attend an Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah on March 7, 2025 (Amer HILABI / AFP)
March 8, 2025, 2:41 am
Islamic nations adopt Arab counter to Trump’s Gaza takeover plan
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
By Agencies and Jacob Magid
An AI image of the reconstructed Gaza Strip from Egypt's "Early Recovery, Reconstruction, Development of Gaza" program, March 4, 2025 (Egyptian Presidency)
March 7, 2025, 5:36 pm
After initial rejection, US sends mixed signals on Arab alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan
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
By Jacob Magid
An aerial photograph taken by a drone shows tents amidst the destruction from war in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza Strip, on February 17, 2025. (Mohammad Abu Samra/AP)
February 18, 2025, 9:08 am
Egypt developing plan to rebuild Gaza as counter to Trump’s call to depopulate area
Scheme envisions establishing ‘secure areas’ where Palestinians can live, and an administration not aligned with either Hamas or PA to oversee territory during reconstruction
By AP and ToI Staff
This handout picture released by the Egyptian Presidency on November 10, 2023, shows Egypt's President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi (R) receiving Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani in the Presidential Hall at Cairo International Airport. (Photo by Handout / Egyptian Presidency / AFP)
February 12, 2025, 8:21 pm
Hamas claims ‘positive signs’ as Qatar, Egypt scramble to resolve Gaza truce crisis
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
By Agencies, Jacob Magid and Emanuel Fabian
A Palestinian family cooks on fire next to their tent, in an area largely destroyed during the war against Hamas in Jabaliya, Gaza Strip, February 11, 2025. (Jehad Alshrafi/AP)
February 12, 2025, 8:31 am
Egypt to present ‘comprehensive’ plan for Gaza reconstruction without displacement
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’
By AFP and ToI Staff
A man sells bread under the remains of his bakery destroyed during the Israel-Hamas war in Jabalia, Gaza Strip, February 5, 2025. (Abdel Kareem Hana/AP)
February 6, 2025, 4:21 pm
Egypt said privately warning Trump’s Gaza plan endangers peace treaty with Israel
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
By AP and ToI Staff
Left: US President Donald Trump at Trump National Doral Miami, January 27, 2025. (Mandel Ngan/AFP); Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League joint extraordinary leaders summit in Riyadh, November 11, 2024. (SPA / AFP)
February 1, 2025, 8:15 pm
Trump speaks with Egypt’s Sissi after repeatedly floating idea to relocate Gazans
US, Egyptian readouts of call make no mention of proposal, after Arab foreign ministers convene in Cairo to reject any effort to ‘vacate’ Strip
By AP, Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, right, greets Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, center, and King Abdullah II of Jordan, during a conference at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, February 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
January 29, 2025, 6:33 pm
Leaders of Egypt and Jordan explicitly rule out Trump’s plan to displace Gazans
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’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi and his US counterpart Joe Biden hold a meeting in Egypt's Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, on November 11, 2022 (SAUL LOEB / AFP/ File)
December 21, 2024, 5:42 pm
US authorizes military sales of more than $5 billion to Egypt
Cairo has become an increasingly close partner to Washington in mediating the Gaza crisis, but human rights concerns persist
By AFP
Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi (R) meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Ittihadiya presidential palace in Cairo on September 18, 2024. (Evelyn Hockstein / POOL / AFP)
September 18, 2024, 3:06 pm
Blinken meets Egyptian leaders in bid to press hostage-ceasefire deal
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
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Egyptian military personnel stand alert at the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Egypt, October 31, 2023. (AP/Mohammed Asad)
September 13, 2024, 5:21 am
US cites Egypt’s Gaza help as it sends full $1.3B military aid despite rights concerns
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
By COURTNEY BONNELL
A rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, August 24, 2024. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
August 26, 2024, 3:29 am
No breakthroughs in Cairo talks as US says mediators pushing ‘feverishly’ for deal
Hamas official says terror group relayed its response to American ‘bridging proposal,’ denies hostage-ceasefire agreement could be imminent; lower-level negotiators to reconvene
By Agencies and Jacob Magid
Relatives of Israeli hostages held by Hamas and their supporters protest for the return of the captives from the Gaza Strip, outside Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, August 7, 2024. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
August 9, 2024, 3:38 am
Israel: Negotiators to fly out next week to finalize framework of hostage deal
Netanyahu’s office announces delegation to attend August 15 talks after US, Egypt, Qatar urge Israel and Hamas to conclude Gaza ceasefire deal ‘without further delay’; Hamas silent
By ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
Israeli forces operating on the Gazan side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip, on May 7, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces/AFP)
June 1, 2024, 5:50 pm
Israeli, Egyptian and US officials to hold talks Sunday on reopening Rafah Crossing
Official tells outlet linked to Egypt’s intel services that Cairo is demanding ‘total Israeli withdrawal’ from Gazan side of terminal, which has been closed since IDF takeover
By AFP and ToI Staff
Israeli forces operating on the Gazan side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip, on May 7, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces/AFP)
May 30, 2024, 11:04 pm
Israel, Egypt said moving toward reopening Rafah Crossing amid US pressure
Palestinians unaffiliated with Hamas said slated to temporarily run crossing while IDF withdraws from gate; second report says US planning trilateral meeting on border issues
By ToI Staff
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