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Egypt sides with Israel in conflict with Hamas - USA TODAY Fri, 25 Jul 2014 18:29:35 GMT

USA TODAY

Egypt sides with Israel in conflict with Hamas USA TODAY CAIRO — An echo of the anti-Hamas rhetoric coming from Israel during its conflict with Gaza is resonating from what many would consider a surprising corner since fighting erupted July 8: Egypt. A country whose leader just over a year ago had been a ... Facing calls to open Gaza border, Egypt takes tough line in rivalry with HamasFox News In Gaza War, Egypt Taking Hard Line Over BorderNDTV At least Israel has Egypt and the UNWashington Post (blog) Reuters Blogs (blog) -Aljazeera.com -Al-Arabiya all 16,909 news articles »

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As Israel Fights Hamas in Gaza, Egypt Plays the Peacemaker Once Again - TIME Fri, 25 Jul 2014 12:10:58 GMT

The Guardian

As Israel Fights Hamas in Gaza, Egypt Plays the Peacemaker Once Again TIME Egypt has often played the role of negotiator when conflicts between Israel and Hamas have bubbled up in the past. Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak brokered a cease-fire between them in 2009. After Mubarak was given the boot in 2011, it was left ... John Kerry 'wanded' by security guards at Egypt's presidential palaceThe Guardian In Gaza war, Egypt's hard line over borderThe Daily Star A Zionist Egypt has emerged under Al-SisiMiddle East Monitor Bloomberg -National Journal -Ahram Online all 2,587 news articles »

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Understanding 'the other:' My travels from Egypt to Ethiopia - Al-Arabiya Fri, 25 Jul 2014 08:57:33 GMT

Understanding 'the other:' My travels from Egypt to Ethiopia Al-Arabiya Egypt and Ethiopia issued a joint statement a few weeks ago, confirming their mutual commitment to the principles of cooperation, mutual respect and good neighborly relations as well as to the principles of respecting international law and achieving ... and more »

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Branded a felon by Egypt, I'm in legal limbo in the US - Washington Post Thu, 24 Jul 2014 12:42:50 GMT

Reuters

Branded a felon by Egypt, I'm in legal limbo in the US Washington Post In Egypt last month, three journalists were found guilty of doing their jobs and given seven- and 10-year jail terms. Apparently, little has changed. A little more than a year earlier, I and 42 other employees of international human rights groups were ... Journalists jailed in Egypt say they will appealRTE.ie Al Jazeera journalists jailed in Egypt to appeal: familyReuters Al Jazeera journalist jailed in Egypt to appeal - familyReuters UK ABC Online -BBC News all 201 news articles »

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Egypt blocks aid reaching Gaza as humanitarian crisis grows - Middle East Eye Fri, 25 Jul 2014 11:31:41 GMT

Middle East Eye

Egypt blocks aid reaching Gaza as humanitarian crisis grows Middle East Eye The Egyptian army blocked a medical aid convoy from reaching the Gaza Strip on Thursday, where hospitals are struggling to cope under the strain of dealing with more than 5,250 people injured by Israel's assault on the coastal enclave. Military ... Egypt medical aid convoy reaches Rafah crossingAhram Online Rafah Crossing Receives Injured Palestinians, Allows Entry of Tons of Aid to GazaAllAfrica.com Doomed City: Visit To Rafah On The Egypt-Gaza BorderWorldcrunch all 17 news articles »

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Gunmen kill 2 senior officers in Egypt's Sinai - Washington Times Fri, 25 Jul 2014 18:13:18 GMT

Asharq Alawsat English

Gunmen kill 2 senior officers in Egypt's Sinai Washington Times EL-ARISH, Egypt (AP) - Gunmen shot and killed two senior Egyptian officers in the country's volatile Sinai Peninsula where the military has been trying to quell a spreading insurgency by Islamic militants, a security official said. The attackers opened ... ISIS presence in Egypt overstated: officialAsharq Alawsat English Two officers killed in Egypt's Sinai: SourcePress TV Gunmen kill Egypt security commander in SinaiAl-Arabiya all 49 news articles »

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Egypt to continue expanding household connections to natural gas grid - World Bank Group Fri, 25 Jul 2014 22:01:55 GMT

Ahram Online

Egypt to continue expanding household connections to natural gas grid World Bank Group With the official price of a gas cylinder is 8 Egyptian pounds, Ahmed makes his living by selling it for 20 pounds in return for carrying it into a customer's house. It is profitable but back-breaking work. “Often I carry it on my back up to high ... World Bank -US $500 Million Loan to Connect 1.5 Million Households in Egypt ...AllAfrica.com World Bank project to cut Egypt's energy subsidies by $301.5 millionAhram Online all 6 news articles »

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Egypt Needs a New Social Protection System - Brookings Institution (blog) Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:40:18 GMT

Egypt Needs a New Social Protection System Brookings Institution (blog) Egypt's budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2014 includes significant cuts in energy subsidies. As a result, petrol prices rose by 78 percent, diesel rose by 64 percent and natural gas prices rose by 175 percent. The government also started ... and more »

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Jailed journalist Mohamed Fahmy debating appeal in Egypt - The Globe and Mail Sat, 26 Jul 2014 00:50:25 GMT

The Independent

Jailed journalist Mohamed Fahmy debating appeal in Egypt The Globe and Mail A Canadian journalist who was handed a seven-year prison sentence in Egypt last month says he doesn't know if he will join two imprisoned colleagues in appealing the decision. Mohamed Fahmy, Al Jazeera's English-language bureau chief in Cairo, said ... Al Jazeera Journalist to Appeal 7-Year Prison Sentence in EgyptChristian Post Peter Greste: Al-Jazeera journalist jailed in Egypt will appeal against sentenceThe Independent Al Jazeera journalists jailed in Egypt say they will appealHimalayan Times all 10 news articles »

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Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt in daily contact over Gaza - Middle East Eye Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:02:04 GMT

Middle East Eye

Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt in daily contact over Gaza Middle East Eye Contact with Egypt is maintained through Shin Bet's chief Yoram Cohen, who is described as a “frequent visitor” to Cairo. Sisi's mentor and sponsor, the head of of Egypt's General Intelligence Directorate Ahmed Fareed al-Tohami, is described by the ... Saudi, Egypt and Israel work together in Gaza attackMiddle East Monitor all 8 news articles »