Latest in Tag: Israel Highlight
Latest in Tag: Israel

Shoukry to attend Nuclear Non-Proliferation conference
Egypt has pushed for a nuclear weapons-free Middle East since 1970s
Iran nuclear programme deal prevents arms race in Middle East: Egypt
Iran gained international acknowledgement for its nuclear programme, built trust with the West, while Israel condemned the long-awaited deal

Palestine officially joins ICC
Palestine “deserves international support” for its move to the ICC in the face of opposition, say HRW
2 Egyptians given prison sentences for spying for Mossad
The defendants were given sentences of up to 25 years, with two Israelis also sentenced in absentia

Al-Sisi, Ban Ki-moon discuss Israel and Libya
UN Secretary General praised Egypt’s political and economic success, encouraged Egyptian participation in coming conferences
Egypt expects resumption of peace talks with new Israeli government
Egypt expects any newly formed Israeli government to engage directly in a political process that leads to the resumption of negotiations between the Palestinian and Israeli authorities, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Wednesday. The ministry added in a statement that any Israeli government should act according to the internationally agreed on peace process and to the Arab peace initiative. This is in …
Netanyahu claims victory in Israeli general elections
Future Israeli governing coalition still unclear, Palestinian authorities pushing to bring Israel to ICC

Netanyahuâs Congress Speech: Manipulating the Middle Eastâs security architectureÂ
By James M. Dorsey A satirical video of Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahuâs speech to the US Congress captures the essence of his message and his political strategy on the eve of Israeli elections. âThere are three things we must always remember: First Iran, and second Iran, and third Iran, Iran, Iran, again and again; …

Al-Sisi discusses Palestinian cause at summit sidelines
Israel uninvited, despite president’s opinion praising relations with Netanyahu

World shares votes for Egypt, US committed to achieving democracy: Kerry
US Secretary of State discusses terrorism, Palestine-Israel issues during Economic Summit which “brings business and peace investments together”Â

Saudi Arabia blocks Swedish FM from speech at Arab League in Cairo
Swedish government reports it as a response to criticism of Saudiâs rights record
Israel confirms negotiations continuing over Egyptâs supply gas
A petroleum ministry delegation visited London, and secretely met Noble and Delek representatives, says official

Arab Summit set for 28 March
Terrorism, Arab-Israeli conflict, and regional status are among 28 issues on agenda

Netanyahu criticises Iran nuclear negotiations in Congress speech, Obama objects
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heavily rejected possible deal between the P5+1 group and Iran in his speech on Tuesday

Hamas reacts to Egyptâs âfarceâ terrorist ruling
Cairo courtâs decision taints countryâs reputation and confirms Israel as ally
Egypt condemns burning of Jerusalem mosque, church
The attacks are believed to have been implemented by a group of Israeli settlersÂ

Egypt dubs Hamas ‘terrorist organisation’
Court rules in favour of lawyers claiming Hamas kills security personnel, despite Hamas representatives having visited Cairo in August for talks with Israel

Ex-minister acquitted over suspect Israel gas deals
Verdict for former petroleum minister is latest in series of acquittals for Mubarak-era figures
Microsoft plans acquisition of Israeli company developing touch services
By Sally Saad US technology company Microsoft will purchase Israeli company N-trig, specialised in fast-response touch techniques and digital pens, with a total cost of $200m. The 190 companyâs employees will be moved to Microsoft to be part of a research centre developing the touch technology and digital pens, according to Israeli newspapers Yedioth and …

Court postpones decision on designating Hamas as terrorists
Relations between Egypt and Hamas have deteriorated since the ouster of former president Mohamed Morsi

Egypt condemns Israeli settlement activity
Palestine aims transferral of matter to ICC, say Palestinian media outlets

Donât fall for Nasrallahâs bluff
Nasrallahâs pompous speech rejecting the ârules of engagementâ ignores the reality of Hezbollahâs difficult geo-strategic situation in Syria and the fear of a second front with Israel

Shoukry meets UN diplomat to discuss Palestinian issue
Robert Serry arrived in Cairo to discuss potential resumption of Palestinian-Israeli peace talks

Petroleum ministry informed ahead of Israel gas negotiations: BG
Arafa held meeting with petroleum officials to discuss importing gas from Tel Aviv to Egyptian plants, official says
New West Bank settlements destroy Egyptâs efforts in peace talks: Foreign ministry
The Israeli government announced new bids to build 450 settlements over the Green Line
Egypt continues to link extremism with Israeli-Palestinian conflict as it bids for UNSC seat
Recent statements by officials suggest that Egyptâs hopes for security role is based on linking international extremism with neighbouring conflict

Verdict to designate Al-Qassam Brigades as terrorist organisation postponed to 31 January
Lawsuit argued group participated in âterrorist operationsâ in Egypt

Sinai safari trips require downgraded security and lower fees: Tourism company head
Trips in region suffer from lengthy licensing waiting periods and high fees

Al-Sisi to meet Abbas to discuss Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Talks will include Arab financial safety nets for Palestinians, says Fatah leader

Al-Sisi discusses Israeli-Palestinian conflict with Tony Blair
President also meets Jewish Congress president, a businessman and one of the biggest sponsors of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu