Egypt

Weapons and drug smuggling along Israel's borders with Egypt and Jordan has escalated, with traffickers adopting helium balloons and drones to evade radar and IDF jamming systems.

The eastern-based Libyan parliament unanimously ratified a 2019 maritime demarcation deal with Turkey, drawing sharp condemnation from Greece, Egypt, and the European Union over contested Mediterranean gas claims.

Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed sparked controversy by questioning US-Israel relations and facing scrutiny over alleged Muslim Brotherhood ties, which he strongly denies.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi declared during a military ceremony that his presidential term will end in 2030, promising the constitution will not be amended.

FIFA penalizes the Spanish Football Federation with a $20,000 fine and partial stadium closure over discriminatory chants during a friendly against Egypt.

Egyptian President el-Sisi revealed that Prime Minister Netanyahu questioned Egypt's military build-up, while el-Sisi stressed that Cairo's strength poses no threat.

Egyptian archaeologists in the Nile Delta discovered colossal statues of Ramses II, including a 1.6-meter head and a royal fragment, thanks to a local farmer's prompt report.

Egypt's Suez Canal is seeing a 54.2% surge in net tonnage for the first eight months of 2026, signaling a gradual recovery in revenues and traffic after years of Red Sea disruptions.

Comments by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich regarding Sinai drew sharp reactions and threats in Egyptian media, though context shows it was a hypothetical response.

The US State Department approved $2.27 billion in foreign military sales to Egypt, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, featuring APKWS-II kits and Javelin missiles.

Brigadier General (Res.) Oren Solomon warned that a post-October 7 military intelligence report reveals Egypt's deep ties with Hamas and a strategic deception.

Egyptian security forces arrested six operatives from the Matsadash media platform, accusing them of spreading Muslim Brotherhood propaganda and fake news funded by foreign entities.

The US administration has waived human rights conditions for $320 million in military aid to Egypt, citing Cairo's helpful role following the conflict with Iran.

International researchers discovered two hidden cavities in Egypt's Pyramid of Menkaure using advanced non-invasive scanning technology, sparking new mysteries.

Discover TUL8TE, the masked Egyptian pop sensation dominating Arab charts with 90s nostalgia. Despite hiding his face behind a white ski mask, his hits are sweeping the Middle East.

A bus rollover on the Dahab-Nuweiba road in the southern Sinai Peninsula has left 16 people dead and 28 injured. The Egyptian Ministry of Health has deployed 20 ambulances to the scene to assist victims.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has moved up his visit to Cairo, which is expected to begin today (Tuesday) after a decade in which he did not visit the country. Before the visit, Xi emphasized that "China and Egypt remain reliable partners striving for win-win cooperation. Egypt is an important trade and investment partner of China in the Arab world and Africa, and was one of the first countries to...

The malfunction that lasted for hours yesterday has resumed. Water Authority: public gardening and agricultural activity will be reduced, supply to homes will continue.

In Egypt, a committee was established to set prices every three months. In Jordan, authorities are preventing global oil price hikes from impacting the local market. In Syria, a government attempt to lower prices resulted in massive queues and fuel stations running out of supply.

In a video that arrived from Gaza, a drone is seen arriving from the Egyptian border, landing and releasing a payload. Sources in Gaza told N12: Weapons are also being smuggled using the drones, and the phenomenon has become an industry that generates huge sums.

According to Arab media, the office of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has received reports warning of the impact of rising prices on public sentiment in Egypt. Consequently, there are reports of a possible dismissal of the government led by Mostafa Madbouly in an attempt to appease the public.

About 1.8 million users joined a Facebook group in less than two weeks, turning the fictional cartoon city into a satirical reflection of Egyptian reality. Users are protesting the cost of living and social issues through the show's characters. Security officials are examining the identities of the administrators, and the group's activity has been temporarily suspended.

A large-scale archaeological discovery was revealed this month in Egypt: a mission on behalf of the Supreme Council of Antiquities exposed at the Kom el-Khilgan site in the Dakahlia Governorate, in the eastern Nile Delta, an ancient cemetery and remains of a residential area documenting human settlement for thousands of years. The earliest findings date back to the first half of the fourth...

Chinese fighter jets conducted interception training against the Egyptian Air Force's French Rafale jets as part of a joint exercise held for the second year. For Beijing, this is a rare opportunity to test its capabilities against a Western platform. In Cairo, the move signals further rapprochement with the United States' great rival.

Researchers have discovered 14 fossilized shark teeth belonging to five extinct species on the Abu Tartur plateau in Egypt. The findings confirm that this arid desert region was once a thriving marine ecosystem.

Statues, amulets, and rare antiquities were returned to Egypt following an FBI investigation that determined they had been smuggled into the US. The main suspect is already dead, but the investigation continues. In the background, there is a broad international struggle to return looted antiquities worth a billion dollars.

The Egyptian news site Cairo24 published a map related to the new matriculation program in Egypt, in which "Palestine" appears to the northeast of the country – without the name of Israel. The move is notable given that Egypt has maintained peace and diplomatic relations with Israel since 1979.

Jared Kushner's regional visit concluded without a breakthrough regarding the future of the Gaza Strip. According to Arab reports, the US prefers to invest in security at this stage, leaving reconstruction and the disarmament of Hamas as unresolved issues.

During the program "The Patriots" on Channel 14, Erel Segal harshly attacked former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, following a plan he presented regarding the future of the Gaza Strip, in which he proposed bringing Egypt into the picture instead of Turkey and Qatar.

Within ten days, two unrelated children were admitted to Rambam Hospital after developing acute red blood cell breakdown during a vacation in Egypt. In both cases, the families were aware of the danger of consuming fava beans but were unaware that Egyptian ta'amiya, which resembles the familiar Israeli falafel, is based on them. One child was hospitalized for several days, while the other required...

Within ten days, two children who returned from Egypt developed acute anemia due to rapid red blood cell breakdown. Their families, aware of G6PD deficiency (favism), were unaware that Egyptian falafel, or 'ta'amiya,' is made entirely from fava beans, leading to an unintended medical emergency.

This week, Donald Trump's envoy, Jared Kushner, met with Egyptian President Sisi and senior Hamas officials in El Alamein — the first such meeting since the ceasefire agreement. Egypt appears to be reclaiming its central role in mediation with Hamas, amidst tension and hidden competition with Qatar. Yedioth Ahronoth's Arab world analyst, Smadar Perry, explains the current state of Israel-Egypt...

Ankara seeks to include Egypt in a new defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, but Cairo is leveraging this rapprochement to promote investments, a Turkish industrial zone in the Suez Canal, and an increase in bilateral trade to $15 billion.

Hossam Hassan, head coach of the Egyptian national football team, was hospitalized after a confrontation between his current and former wives escalated into a physical brawl requiring police intervention.

Archaeologists in Egypt have announced a discovery that could resolve a long-standing historical mystery. During excavations at Tel Abu Seifi, near the Suez Canal, a sandstone lintel fragment was found featuring an inscription that mentions the ancient city of Mesen. The artifact bears the titles of Ramesses II and documents the restoration of a statue of Horus.

The confrontation between Dan Adam and Huda al-Gharbawi broke out at a hotel cafe in the north of the country and escalated into physical violence. Family members and police officers separated the two. The lawyer for the coach's wife stated: "Her condition is good and her health is fine."

A Chinese container ship has set sail for Europe via the North Pole. This move allows Beijing to bypass the Suez Canal and halve the journey time, following disruptions in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.

Ethiopia announced plans to build three additional dams on the Blue Nile, declaring that the water flow to Egypt and Sudan "will be under its control." Egypt responded sharply, clarifying that it will not allow Ethiopia to create facts on the ground.

MK Amit Halevi warned today (Thursday) in an interview with Oded Harush on the "Open Studio" program about new arenas from which security threats we were not familiar with are emerging: "Turkey and Egypt are not Hamas and Hezbollah," Halevi said, emphasizing that his words are based on intelligence reports.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement under which an attack on one of them would be considered an attack on all, but Egypt did not join. Conflicting reports present two versions of the reason.

Yonatan Urich, the Prime Minister's advisor, wrote on X that 'it is not about Egypt,' following a tweet by an advisor who accused the Prime Minister of 'leaking against a country in the Middle East.' The tweet came after a report that officials in a regional country advised being flexible and reaching an agreement with Israel in order to 'lull' it while preparing for a larger conflict.

An Egyptian source said that Cairo is prepared to play a more significant role in post-war arrangements. The involvement may include training Palestinian police, humanitarian aid, and reconstruction. Egypt clarifies: "We will not take responsibility for managing the Strip"

A historic discovery in Egypt: archaeologists have uncovered an ancient settlement about 3,500 years old in the Ismailia region. The site, located in the heart of the geographical area identified with the "Land of Goshen" mentioned in the Book of Genesis, includes residential structures, storage facilities, and graves, providing fascinating evidence of the thriving life in the region that served...

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a security agreement in Jeddah featuring a collective defense mechanism. Egypt, invited to join, declined at this stage due to sensitive relations with Israel and regional tensions.

A political storm follows a "Hayom" exposé regarding the alleged transfer of classified information from the Prime Minister's office to Qatar. Yair Golan called it "treason against the State of Israel," while Gadi Eisenkot demanded a state commission of inquiry.

According to the source, information about Egypt did not only come from Qatar to the PM's advisors and through them to Israeli journalists, but the axis was also reversed. Qatar allegedly received leaks from classified meetings and used them. The security establishment feared that the smears against Cairo would endanger the peace treaty. Srulik Einhorn and Yonatan Urich: "The claims are false."

The Turkish Foreign Minister revealed that Cairo may join the defense alliance that his country signed with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, "after settling technical issues." He said the agreement is identical to Article 5 of NATO, according to which an attack on a member of the alliance is considered an attack on all.

Hamas economy researcher Eyal Ofer discussed the future of the Gaza Strip on 103FM, proposing that Israel cease resource supplies and shift economic responsibility to Egypt to address the ideological infrastructure.

While Israel strongly opposes the move, Cairo continues to exert pressure to open the crossing for goods without Israeli inspection. A security source told Walla that the issue of smuggling is one of the main lessons of October 7 and emphasized that the IDF will not compromise: "There will be no transfer of goods except through the Kerem Shalom crossing."

Three Egyptian creators have issued a pre-lawsuit warning, alleging that the song incorporates substantial elements of their viral work. They are demanding up to 7 million shekels or a settlement within 7 days.