The Latest Breaking News from Egypt

Timing of Hamas attack on Israel has 'symbolic value', expert says

In this edition of Perspective, we look at the developing situation in Israel and Gaza to understand some of the deeper underlying issues behind the unprecedented weekend incursion by Hamas. Why did the offensive happen now? What triggered the attack, and how much of a factor was the 50th anniversary…

France 24 · Oct 9, 2023

What is Hamas, and why did it attack Israel? All you need to know about militant group in Gaza

Hamas was founded in 1987 and has controlled Gaza Strip since 2006

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Hamas attack has abruptly altered the picture for Middle East diplomacy

Iran wants to make it impossible for Saudi Arabia to strike deal with Israel, while others in region cannot afford mayhem in Gaza

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023

How the October War changed the world

Fifty years later, it’s clear the war not only transformed Arab-Israeli relations, but also global alliances.

Al Jazeera · Oct 6, 2023

Human rights probe on Ethiopia scrapped

In tonight's edition: A UN human rights probe on Ethiopia will soon wrap up after no international attempt was made to extend it. Also, increasing numbers of Senegalese migrants are heading to Central America in the hope of eventually making it to the United States. Finally, a young Guinean cycles…

France 24 · Oct 5, 2023

IDF Launches Study On Security Implications Of Israel-Saudi Deal

Israeli Defence Forces study security implications of Israel-Saudi normalization deal

Zenger · Oct 5, 2023

Menendez’s alleged sharing of information with Egypt risked lives of US embassy staff, ex-US official says

Former diplomat said senator’s allegedly corrupt actions could have put embassy staff in the sights of Egyptian intelligence

The Guardian - US · Oct 5, 2023

Middle East Roundup: Morocco scores as host of 2030 World Cup

Suicide bombing in Turkey, pre-election tensions in Egypt – here’s the Middle East this week.

Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2023

Contentious long-time grand mufti dies aged 82

Sheikh Taj El-Din Hilali has died after a controversial public life, which included his jailing in Egypt and comparing women to exposed meat.

AAP · Oct 5, 2023

Egypt faces scrutiny in US after Senator Menendez’s bribery indictment

US lawmakers are demanding probe into allegations that Egypt was involved in bribery scheme with Senator Bob Menendez.

Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2023