The Latest Breaking News from Egypt

Israeli defence minister says withdrawal forms part of preparations for later attack on Rafah

Indirect talks set in Egypt with CIA director, Qatari PM holding separate meetings with Israeli and Hamas delegations.

Interior minister says island’s facilities at breaking point and calls for aid to Lebanon similar to recent Egypt pact

Israel is fighting a “bloody and difficult war”, President Isaac Herzog said in a statement to mark the conflict reaching its half-year mark on Sunday. His comments come as US, Israeli and Hamas negotiators are set to meet in Cairo in a renewed push for a ceasefire and hostage-release deal.…

President Biden actively engages with regional leaders and deploys officials to address Gaza conflict and hostage crisis.

President Biden's diplomatic efforts to secure hostage release and promote peace in the Middle East amid Israel-Hamas conflict.

CIA, Mossad, and Shin Bet officials meet in Egypt to discuss ceasefire agreement with Hamas.

CIA chief's visit to Egypt amid Israel-Palestine conflict tensions underscores regional security focus.

Egypt's ceasefire proposal in Israel-Palestinian conflict lacks new elements, raising doubts on efficacy. Global community urges immediate halt to hostilities.

The bodies of six foreign aid workers killed in a Gaza strike were expected to be transported out of the war-torn Palestinian territory via Egypt on Wednesday as Israel faced a chorus of outrage over their deaths.

The U.S. and Israel are close allies, but they've had sharp disagreements. Are the current differences over the war in Gaza a short-term dispute or a fundamental change in the relationship?