Egypt
Israel has too much to lose to be afraid of condemning the Muslim Brotherhood - editorial
The Brotherhood does not only represent an alternative political ideology; all too often, it has served as a veil for radicalization and terror.
Ohana, Johnson launch bid to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Meeting with Israel, US dependent on Netanyahu signing gas agreement, Egypt's Sisi says - report
In first-ever discovery, archaeologists find ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off Alexandria coast
Arab League, Egypt praise UNRWA renewal as future in Gaza remains uncertain
While the US halted UNRWA funding, and Israel banned it outright after links with terror groups were disclosed last year, Arab countries celebrate its renewal by the UN General Assembly.
FIFA assigns LGBT-themed World Cup game to Iran, where homosexuality is punishable by death
As with many Islamic countries, homosexuality is outlawed in Iran and punishable by death. Many LGBTQ+ Iranians have fled the country, looking for asylum in the United States or the Middle East.
US seeks to arrange Netanyahu–Sisi meeting, pushing Israel to expand regional economic ties - Axios
The two leaders have not officially met since before the start of the Israel-Hamas War.
Is a consensus on Gaza emerging among Arab states at Doha Forum? - analysis
Officials from various Arab states seem to agree that the Gaza deal must move to the next phase, but are unwilling to send their own personnel to contribute.
What does Trump’s National Security Strategy mean for Israel, Iran, and Gaza? - analysis
Clearly, the White House will not welcome more wars between Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah, or Iran.
Israel ‘fighting ghosts,’ Syrian president says, accuses Jerusalem of exploiting Oct. 7
Israel often brings its crises to other countries and tries to evade taking responsibility for the "horrifying massacres it committed in Gaza," Sharaa told the crowds.
Ethiopia accuses Egypt of driving up tensions in Nile dam standoff after int'l law accusations
The criticism centers on Egypt’s response to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, with Ethiopian officials alleging Cairo is using threats and regional pressure.
Hamas officials create new security guidelines amid fear of Israeli assassination attempt - report
Concern grew after the killing of senior Hezbollah official Haytham Ali Tabatabai in late November, Hamas officials told the Saudi news site.
Rafah Crossing to reopen for Gaza residents’ exit to Egypt in coming days, COGAT announces
According to COGAT, Egypt will be involved in coordinating the Palestinians' exit through the crossing.
Egypt reportedly accelerating training of Gaza police force, EU to follow suit
Al-Ain reported Egypt is training a potential Gaza police force to focus on sensitive issues, most notably border and crossing management, which will be key to the next phase of the ceasefire.
AI opens vast trove of medieval Jewish records from the Cairo Geniza
The Cairo Geniza, the biggest collection of medieval Jewish documents in the world, has been the object of countless hours of study by scholars for more than a century.
