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Egypt
‘Horrific, Unacceptable’: Australian Foreign Minister Calls for Ceasefire in Rafah
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has condemned as Israeli strike in Rafah which led to an ‘unexpected’ fire and civilian deaths.
Israel Approves Rafah Operation, Says Hamas Proposal Is ‘Far From Israel’s Necessary Requirements’
Israel’s war cabinet unanimously decided to continue its military operation in Hamas stronghold Rafah.
Is It Safe to Travel to Egypt? The Data—and Travelers—Say Yes
Perceived safety in Egypt is higher than its neighboring countries but still not as high as before the war.
Australia, NZ, Canadian Leaders Condemn Israel’s Planned Ground Assault of Rafah
An invasion of Rafah would lead to an ‘unspeakable humanitarian catastrophe and grave tensions with Egypt.’
Landmark Visit to Egypt by Turkey’s Erdogan Overshadowed by Gaza Crisis
Visit coincides with expected Israeli assault on key border crossing between Gaza Strip and Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.
Israel Military Rescues 2 Hostages From Gaza in Overnight Mission
IDF says Israeli forces relied on ‘highly sensitive and valuable intelligence’ to carry out the ‘complex rescue operation.’
Biden’s Super Bowl Interview Snub Is a Sign of Low Confidence, Political Strategist Says
It is the second year in a row that President Joe Biden has turned down a Super Bowl interview.
Wife of Sen. Bob Menendez Seeks Separate Trial
The sensational case of Nadine Menendez and her Democratic senator husband involves wads of cash, gold bars, and the Egyptian government.
El-sissi Wins Egypt’s Presidential Election With 89.6 Percent of Vote and Secures 3rd Term in Office
Israel Warns Gazans as Truce Begins, While Egypt Says Daily Trucks Will Carry Diesel, Aid
Egypt has begun the process of sending truckloads of diesel, gas, food, and water into Gaza, and Israel has warned Gazans to avoid the ‘dangerous’ north.
Egypt Accused of Playing Politics With Torture at Home, War in Gaza
Observers say President El-Sisi wants to benefit in the December elections from growing anger over Gaza in the Arab world’s most populous country.
New Jersey Senator’s Wife Pleads Not Guilty in Bribery Case
The senator’s wife, her husband, and their associate are accused of conspiring to act as agents of Egypt.
‘Horrific, Unacceptable’: Australian Foreign Minister Calls for Ceasefire in Rafah
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has condemned as Israeli strike in Rafah which led to an ‘unexpected’ fire and civilian deaths.
Israel Approves Rafah Operation, Says Hamas Proposal Is ‘Far From Israel’s Necessary Requirements’
Israel’s war cabinet unanimously decided to continue its military operation in Hamas stronghold Rafah.
Is It Safe to Travel to Egypt? The Data—and Travelers—Say Yes
Perceived safety in Egypt is higher than its neighboring countries but still not as high as before the war.
Australia, NZ, Canadian Leaders Condemn Israel’s Planned Ground Assault of Rafah
An invasion of Rafah would lead to an ‘unspeakable humanitarian catastrophe and grave tensions with Egypt.’
Landmark Visit to Egypt by Turkey’s Erdogan Overshadowed by Gaza Crisis
Visit coincides with expected Israeli assault on key border crossing between Gaza Strip and Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.
Israel Military Rescues 2 Hostages From Gaza in Overnight Mission
IDF says Israeli forces relied on ‘highly sensitive and valuable intelligence’ to carry out the ‘complex rescue operation.’
Biden’s Super Bowl Interview Snub Is a Sign of Low Confidence, Political Strategist Says
It is the second year in a row that President Joe Biden has turned down a Super Bowl interview.
Wife of Sen. Bob Menendez Seeks Separate Trial
The sensational case of Nadine Menendez and her Democratic senator husband involves wads of cash, gold bars, and the Egyptian government.
El-sissi Wins Egypt’s Presidential Election With 89.6 Percent of Vote and Secures 3rd Term in Office
Israel Warns Gazans as Truce Begins, While Egypt Says Daily Trucks Will Carry Diesel, Aid
Egypt has begun the process of sending truckloads of diesel, gas, food, and water into Gaza, and Israel has warned Gazans to avoid the ‘dangerous’ north.
Egypt Accused of Playing Politics With Torture at Home, War in Gaza
Observers say President El-Sisi wants to benefit in the December elections from growing anger over Gaza in the Arab world’s most populous country.
New Jersey Senator’s Wife Pleads Not Guilty in Bribery Case
The senator’s wife, her husband, and their associate are accused of conspiring to act as agents of Egypt.