Egypt
Testimony to Egyptian creation myth? New research in Luxor’s Karnak Temple
Findings indicate Karnak Temple's origins date to the Old Kingdom (2591–2152 BCE), showing the site's first permanent settlement occurred during this period.
Egyptian President Sisi invites Trump to signing ceremony if peace deal completed
US expected to attend Paris meeting on Gaza transition, diplomatic sources say
First round of hostage deal negotiations in Cairo positive, sources say - report
'Time is of the essence, or massive bloodshed will follow,' Trump warns Gaza ceasefire delegations
US President Donald Trump warned that “time is of the essence” in Gaza ceasefire talks, urging negotiators to act quickly to avoid “massive bloodshed” and saying progress has been “very positive.”
Mediators will know by 'end of the week' if Hamas will agree to hostage deal
“We’ll know very quickly - by the end of the week - whether Hamas is heading toward a deal or not,” an Israeli official said.
Hamas starts gathering hostage remains, denies agreeing to gradually disarm - report
The terror organization also reportedly requested, through Egyptian mediators, that the IDF cease airstrikes in the Gaza Strip so that it can complete the task.
Trump peace plan will not be implemented until all hostages in Israel, Netanyahu tells Gvura Forum
Currently, there is no set deadline for the hostage release, although negotiations to finalize the plan are set to begin in Cairo on Monday.
History repeats itself, and Israel pays the price - opinion
American mediation has long meant Israeli concessions, from the Sinai withdrawal to Gaza negotiations. What do Carter, Clinton, and Trump have in common?
Amenhotep III tomb in Luxor reopens after twenty-year restoration
Looted since 1799, the 3,000-year-old tomb now shows restored 18th dynasty murals, new lighting, and safer stairs, thanks to UNESCO and Japanese experts.
As Gaza war looms, Israel faces impending crisis on Egyptian border and the West Bank - analysis
The West Bank and the Egyptian border have the potential to boil over if certain threats are not addressed - and the issues are different in each place.
'Comprehensive Palestinian dialogue' underway to discuss future of Gaza, Egyptian official says
An initiative to convene a "comprehensive Palestinan dialogue" for the future of Gaza is being considered, said an Egyptian source.
'Ready for a lasting peace': Trump, world figures respond to Hamas announcement on hostage release
Hamas announced on Friday night that they would release all 48 hostages, but that the 72 hour US deadline is unrealistic.
Egypt trying to convince Hamas to accept Trump's Gaza plan, says foreign minister
Officials from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey are attempting to convince Hamas to agree to Trump's Gaza peace plan.
Ancient ‘Messi’ 40-inch limestone shows nobleman, wife, and goose-toting daughter
“I found the statue hidden under the sand, and nearby was a false door inscribed with the name ‘Messi,’” said Zahi Hawass.
