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Passengers of Egyptian aircraft that landed in Israel before October 7 were businessmen - report

The report comes amid suspicion that Egyptian General Intelligence Directorate Director Abbas Kamel was on board the flight. Netanyahu denied meeting him at the time.

Private jet takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 5, 2026; Illustrative.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty speaks during a press conference in Ankara, Turkey, November 12, 2025.

Cairo ‘not serious’ about joining Mecca pact, offer to help Saudis is symbolic, expert tells ‘Post’

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the National Conservatism Conference, or NatCon, in Jerusalem on October 6, 2026.

‘There will be no Tel Aviv’: Egyptians threaten Israel following Smotrich Sinai comments

Two women cross a street as a vehicle drives past the Rabaa (Rabia) al-Adawiya mosque in the Nasr City district of Cairo, which was the epicentre of a Muslim Brotherhood sit-in movement against the ouster of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in 2013.

Egyptian police arrest entire newsroom of investigative outlet over alleged Muslim Brotherhood ties


Israeli delegation heads to Cairo to secure release of last slain hostage Ran Gvili

At the end of the discussions, both parties agreed to an "intensive and immediate effort" to locate slain hostage Ran Gvili's remains. 

Activists hold signs calling for the return of the final two hostages' remains, including St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, at Hostage Square, Tel Aviv, November 29, 2025.

Hamas terrorists intentionally stayed in IDF zone, security expert claims

National Security researcher Kobi Michael: ‘Hamas is trying to insert a new deal into an existing deal, and this is something Israel must reject.’

Hamas terrorists escorting Red Cross during a search for the remains of deceased hostages in Gaza City, November 12, 2025.

Cairo revokes Egyptian citizenship of Israeli-Arab man - Egyptian reports

Under Law No. 26 of 1975, Egyptian citizens are required to receive official approval from Egypt before obtaining another citizenship.

Cairo, Egypt.

Qatar signs $29.7 billion deal to develop coastal project in Egypt

Egypt and Qatar sign an agreement to develop over 20 million square meters of coastline into a luxury destination with residential neighborhoods, resorts, marinas, golf courses, and hotels.

Women sit by the coast of the Mediterranean Sea during sunset, in Alexandria, Egypt October 8, 2023.

Egypt’s Khaled El-Enany set to become first Arab head of UNESCO despite criticism

Enany, 54, was elected last month by UNESCO's 58-member Executive Board with 55 votes, beating Edouard Firmin Matoko of Congo-Brazzaville.

Egypt's Antiquities Minister Khaled El-Enany speaks in front of the Bent Pyramid of Sneferu that was reopened after restoration work, in Dahshur, south of Cairo, Egypt July 13, 2019.

Palestinian factions discuss future Gaza governance in closed-door Cairo meeting - Washington Post

A Fatah spokesperson mentioned the importance of Hamas feeling "involved in the political process" to prevent further radical manifestations of the terror group.

Hamas terrorists stand guard on the day that hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, are handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), as part of a ceasefire and hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Khan Younis, October 13, 2025

Egypt opens colossal new antiquities museum after two-decade wait

By opening the museum, Egypt was "writing a new chapter in the story of this ancient nation's present and future," Sisi said at the opening.

Tourists look at Pharaonic statues displayed at the Grand Staircase of the Grand Egyptian Museum during a partial trial in Giza, Egypt, October 15, 2024.

Egypt hopes vast new museum by the Pyramids will accelerate tourism revival

Officials believe the Grand Egyptian Museum, or GEM, alone could draw as many as 7 million additional visitors annually after it opens on Saturday.

Cars drive past the site of a new tourist walkway bridge project, which will connect the archaeological area of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids with the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), scheduled to officially open on November 1, 2025, following a partial opening last year, in Giza, Egypt, June 2, 202

Egypt takes lead in Gaza crisis, steering regional stabilization efforts - analysis

Egypt is taking the lead in Gaza's stabilization efforts, coordinating with global partners to ensure peace and aid delivery.

A staff member is seen at Egyptian Red Crescent warehouses storing aid for Gaza, in the Egyptian border town of El-Arish, Egypt, April 8, 2025.

Hamas selects Amjad Shawa to head new Gaza board - KAN

Shawa's approval occurred during a meeting last week between Hamas, the Palestinian Authority, and Egyptian intelligence in Cairo, according to KAN, though his official appointment depends on the US.

Amjad Shawa.