Cairo

Egypt's Sisi says his presidency will end in 2030 after over a decade in role

Sisi, who has served as Egypt's president since 2014, said his departure from office was "settled and will not be discussed."

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi speaks during a joint-press conference with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (not pictured) following their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 11, 2026
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi speaks during a joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister following their meeting as part of a visit in Athens on May 7, 2025.

'Egypt will never pose a threat': Netanyahu questioned Egypt's military expansion, Sisi says

Private jet takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 5, 2026; Illustrative.

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

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’


Netanyahu: Neither Hamas nor Palestinian Authority will govern Gaza

The sources said in the report that Hamas's alleged decision comes "after significant Egyptian pressure on the Hamas delegation that visited Cairo."

 (L to R): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Uncertainty clouds fate of Syrians in Egypt after Assad ouster

Rights groups criticize new law, alleging definition of refugee is ambiguous, and authorities have the right to deport anyone they deem does not qualify.

 A Syrian, Ahmed al-Akhras, works at his car spare parts shop, in Cairo, Egypt December 12, 2024.

Israel requests 34 hostages in first phase of deal, including 11 off-limits by Hamas - report

Al-Ghad's sources said that some of the names on Israel's list include hostages that Hamas considers to be soldiers, whereas Hamas says it will only release the sick, the elderly, and children.

 A Hamas terrorist in front of hostage posters. (Illustrative)

Netanyahu spox. denies reports of trip to Cairo for hostage talks

According to Reuters, the ceasefire deal is expected to be signed in the coming days, sources briefed on the talks reported. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen over a wall of hostage posters in an illustrative.

Hamas agrees to yield to two of Israel's 'key' demands in ceasefire deal - WSJ

The report added that Hamas handed over a list of hostages it would release in the deal, which included US citizens.

 Illustrative image of a Hamas terrorist.

The Cairo International Film Festival spreads anti-Israel sentiments and incitement - opinion

In the presence of many prominent artists, last year’s festival was postponed in solidarity with the Palestinian people in Gaza.

 The Hanging Church in Cairo.

Hamas, Fatah agree on Gaza administration committee terms, Arab media claims

The committee “administers the Gaza Strip, and its reference is the Palestinian government and is responsible for all fields," the alleged document stated.

 Palestinian terrorists attend Hamas rally Solidarity with Al-Aqsa in Jabalia, northern Gaza April 7, 2023

The Hanging Church: how Cairo became the sitting place for 16 patriarchs

The place became a church in the 4th century when the Copts began building more churches after Emperor Constantine made Christianity the state religion.

 The Hanging Church in Cairo.

Safe passage in exchange for hostages: Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire offer - WSJ

Hamas quickly turned the proposal down after it was initially pitched during a meeting between Barnea and Egyptian officials.

 Senior official of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, Abdulaziz al-Minawi, and Hamas Arab relations chief Khalil al-Hayya (R) hold a press conference during a visit to the Syrian capital Damascus on October 19, 2022.

Israeli negotiating team to head to Doha for Gaza hostage talks

The US has hoped that a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, would a wider IDF war with Hezbollah and would thwart a direct Iranian war with Israel.

 Defense Minister Yoav Gallant seen with Mossad director David Barnea as part of the war cabinet on November 19, 2023