The Daily Star | Egypt increases electricity to Gaza The Daily Star GAZA CITY/CAIRO: Egypt has increased the amount of electricity it provides to Gaza and urged Israel to repair power lines damaged during Israeli bombardment that has left at least 1 million people without electricity, an Egyptian official said Saturday. Egypt Still Ready to Host Arab-Israeli Talks Gaza crisis: Israel 'unlikely to go to talks in Egypt' Pro-Gaza rallies scarce in tense, weary Egypt |
The Daily Star | Egypt strongly criticizes US remarks over aid The Daily Star Abdel-Atti said the U.S. aid Egypt received was used in combating terrorism. He said: "These condemned remarks reflect complete ignorance and incompetence in understanding the reality of things in Egypt." Harf's comments refer to the heavy security ... Egypt denounces US remarks on crackdown Egypt denies using US weapons on protesters Egypt criticises US remarks over aid |
Daily News Egypt | Egypt intensifies efforts to evacuate its nationals from Libya Daily News Egypt During its first meeting on Friday, the National Committee also agreed to provide Egyptian nationals at the Libyan border with Tunisia with health care and medicines as well as food, in cooperation with the Egyptian health ministry and Red Crescent. Libya's rogue general Haftar denies fleeing to Egypt Egypt launches airlift for its citizens in Libya Cairo continues efforts to bring back Egyptians fleeing Libya |
The Economist | The government wants to control the mosques The Economist Anyone who defies the order risks a year's imprisonment and fines of up to 50,000 Egyptian pounds ($7,000). In April the government said it had dismissed 12,000 imams and licensed 17,000 more to make up the shortfall. Across the country, all must give ... |
Egypt's Shifting Role As Mideast Mediator NPR Egypt has historically played a primary role as mediator in Israeli-Palestinian conflicts. But now, that role is in doubt. Scott Simon speaks with NPR's Leila Fadel about Egypt's shifting role. Copyright © 2014 NPR. For personal, noncommercial use only. |
The Guardian | Egypt's decision to side with Israel has cost Gaza dear The Guardian Last week a convoy carrying medical supplies to Gaza from Egypt was turned back by Egyptian soldiers over 100km from the border. The convoy's organisers knew they risked being stopped – but that was part of the point. “It was expected,” said Salma Said ... Egyptian media reveals just how isolated Hamas is Iran says Egypt dragging its feet on allowing aid to Gaza Egypt and Palestine: Who is defending who? |
The Independent | Israel-Gaza conflict: Death toll rises as Israel 'pulls out of Egypt ceasefire ... The Independent Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi had announced a ceasefire proposal on Saturday he believed would provide "a real chance to find a real solution to the crisis taking place in the Gaza Strip". However, he warned lost time will further complicate ... Kerry's Ceasefire Pivot Angers Egypt, Israel—Even the Palestinian Authority War on Gaza: Complicated by Egypt? With Egypt's help, Gaza can become an economic oasis |
Etisalat's Egypt Unit Said to Plan $500 Million Cairo IPO Bloomberg Etisalat Misr, the Egyptian phone company controlled by Emirates Telecommunications Corp. (ETISALAT), is in talks with investment banks about what may be Egypt's largest initial public offering in almost five years, according to three people with ... |
Arabs, Africa and the vacuum Egypt left behind Al-Arabiya In the past, during social and geography lessons, we were taught about the circles Egypt is linked to - the Arab, African and Muslim circles as well as non-aligned movement states. In the past, we also read and enthusiastically followed up on Egypt's ... |
The Daily Star | Egypt delays Gaza talks after Israel soldier 'captured': Islamic Jihad The Daily Star CAIRO: Egypt told the Islamic Jihad Friday it is delaying talks on a long-term Gaza cease-fire, the Palestinian militant group said, after Israel revealed one of its soldiers may have been captured. "The Egyptians contacted the Islamic Jihad and said ... |