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Countries urge Egypt to clarify postponement of UN draft resolution on Israeli settlements
Egypt postponed the vote on a draft resolution aimed at halting Israeli settlement construction after President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi spoke to US president-elect Donald Trump

Arabic Movie: a critical approach to nostalgia
Arabic Movie is directed by Eyal Sagui Bizawe and Sara Tsifroni

Trump’s administration will include vital roles for Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Israel: Ibrahim

In Cartoon: International double standards

Egypt offered sending helicopters to help Israel fight fires: Israeli official
Egyptian Foreign Ministry âunaware of such measuresâ, according to spokesperson

Why should a Middle Easterner care about Trump winning the US elections?Â
US foreign policy is expected to undergo major changes under a Trump administration Â

The Palestinian question and insisting on playing with old cards
I cannot comprehend the reason behind the shock of Sameh Shoukryâs visit to Israel? Egypt has intelligence and economic relations with Israel. These relations have not changed since Anwar Sadatâs negotiations. At times they have been strong and at times they have been lukewarm, but they continued to swing between openly declared and confidential cooperation. …

Another Mubarak-era minister acquitted from charges of exporting gas to Israel
Five years ago, protesters in the 25 January Revolution demanded those responsible for exporting gas to Israel be held responsible

Israel to launch projects in Egypt to help its âfragile economyâ: Israeli newspaper
The Israeli report said that Israel will assist Egypt with several large-scale projects, including solar energy and irrigation

Al-Azhar welcomes UNESCO decision to confirm Al-Aqsa Mosque as holy site for Muslim worship
The recognition of Al-Aqsa as a holy site for Muslims has been a source of debate throughout history

Lawsuit filed against Cairo American College for teaching false information about 6 October war
Plaintiff claims that students are taught that âIsrael defeated Egypt in 6 October war, and returned Sinai to Egypt out of kindness and its love for peaceâ

Arab League condemns Israeli âattackâ on Turkish flotilla aiming to break Gaza siege
Israeli officials reportedly deported all 13 female activists that were on the boat

IAEA general conference adopts Egypt-initiated resolution
The resolution involves the application of safeguards over nuclear activities

Foreign Minister faces backlash after displaying grief at Peres funeral
Hamas had demanded that the funeral be boycotted, but Palestinian president Abbas chose to attend anyway

Foreign Minister attends funeral for Peres in Israel
Shoukry is representing the Egyptian government at the funeral, which was attended by several world leaders

MP praises Trumpâs hostility towards Brotherhood, ignores support for Israel
US will recognise Jerusalem as Israelâs capital, says Trump

Does Al-Sisi see himself as the saviour of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict?
While reviving the peace talks has its importance, the president hardly ever misses a chance to mention his initiative

Al-Sisiâs speech was good, some items needed rearrangement: professor
Egyptâs call for Israel to push forward the peace initiative is linked with its own interests

MENA regional outlook remains stable: Focus Economics
Fastest growth expected for Egypt, Israel with projected GDP expansion of 3.1%, 2.6% respectively

Turkey is willing to mend relations with Egypt, Syria: Turkish PM
Turkeyâs statements indicate significant transformation in its foreign policy

US slams Israel for settlement acceleration in West Bank
Washington has urged Israel to stop settlement construction in occupied territories, saying it undermines peace. More than 150 units illegally built in the 1980s have been retroactively approved by a military committee.

Shoukry discusses regional developments with French counterpart
Both ministers discussed the Israel-Palestine peace initiative, the Syrian conflict, among other issues

Trump wants to partner with Al-Sisi, Abdullah of Jordan and Israel to fight IS
US presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Monday that he is willing to work with Egypt, Jordan, and Israel to extinguish Islamic extremism. âWe will work side by side with our friends in the Middle East, including our greatest ally Israel. We will partner with King Abdullah of Jordan and the president of Egypt, President …

Egypt condemns storming of Al-Aqsa mosque premises by settlers
Egypt, Jordan concerned about Israeli security policies at Muslim prayer site following storming of radical Jews

Peace process preparation meeting to take place in upcoming UN General Assembly
Ministerial meeting to review progress in Israel-Palestine peace negotiations

Foreign Ministry denies demanding mediation by Israel on GERD talks
Netanyahu told Kerry in a phone call that he favours Al-Sisiâs peace initiative with Palestine over the French one

Knesset members to visit Saudi, recognised relations with Israel come to the light
Pronounced relations between the two countries have been rapidly developing since the Egyptian-Saudi maritime agreement

Shoukry passes chair of Arab League summit to Mauritania ahead of upcoming summit
During the foreign ministers meeting, Shoukry spoke of Egyptâs achievementâs during the past year

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New Israel ambassador to Egypt to start Sunday: Israel radio
Egyptian FM Sameh Shoukry visited Israel last week