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Israel braces to disarm Hamas alone as US-backed stabilization force falters

With US-led stabilization force plans stalled, Israel increasingly sees no alternative to unilateral military action in Gaza; Cairo summit underscores regional coordination, but tensions rise with Hezbollah and between Jerusalem and Washington

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 11.25.25

National Library initiative aims to make all Cairo Genizah texts searchable worldwide

A new initiative using the National Library of Israel’s digital Hebrew manuscript database will enable automatic transcription of the entire Cairo Genizah, making the world’s largest trove of medieval Jewish texts searchable and accessible worldwide

Yogev Israeli | 11.23.25

Tutankhamun, fireworks and LEGO: Egypt unveils $1B Grand Egyptian Museum

After more than two decades of planning and construction, Egypt unveiled the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza pyramids, featuring 100,000 artifacts including the full Tutankhamun collection, in a lavish ceremony attended by world leaders

Lior Ben Ari | 11.02.25

נמנה מחמוד עיסא ועז א-דין אל-חממרה מחבל ששוחרר ע"י ישראל ושוהה ב מלון חמישה כוכבים יוקרתי במצריים

Report: Hamas terrorists expelled from Cairo five-star resort, relocated to another luxury site

After a Daily Mail exposé revealed that Hamas terrorists freed in a hostage deal were staying at a five-star Cairo hotel, management expelled them; they were later relocated to another luxury resort under tight Egyptian security

ynet | 10.28.25

רנסנס קהיר מיראז' מלון חמישה כוכבים יוקרתי במצריים בו שוהים מחבלי חמאס ששוחררו בעסקה עם ישראל

Report: Hamas terrorists freed under Gaza ceasefire staying in five-star Cairo hotel

154 released terrorists are staying at Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel, five-star Marriott resort with restaurants, a pool, spa and fitness center, according to the Daily Mail

ynet | 10.25.25

Al-Hayya leads Hamas delegation to Cairo: The terrorists he demands released and why he may oppose IDF withdrawal

Khalil al-Hayya, who was seen in video clips for first time since attempted assassination in Doha, will lead the negotiations on behalf of the terrorist organization; A Hamas source told Ynet: 'They demand the release of Barghouti'; He will meet with Trump's advisers and discuss with them the mechanism for releasing the hostages; CNN: The organization is expected to object to the map that was revealed

Sharon Kidron, Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi | 10.05.25

Outrage in Egypt after 3,000-year-old pharaoh’s bracelet stolen from museum, melted down

Egyptians expressed fury after officials revealed a 3,000-year-old gold bracelet of Pharaoh Amenemope was stolen from Cairo’s Egyptian Museum and melted into jewelry; Several suspects, including a museum restorer, have been arrested

Associated Press | 09.22.25

בנימין נתניהו, עבד אל-פתאח א-סיסי, ראש ממשלת קטאר מוחמד א-תאני

Egypt signals cooling ties with Israel after strike on Hamas in Qatar

After Israeli strike in Doha, Egypt warns it may scale back Gaza ceasefire talks; officials say Cairo’s involvement will remain minimal unless Netanyahu changes course, stressing Egypt’s actions will serve only its core national security interests

Lior Ben Ari | 09.11.25

בנימין נתניהו א-סיסי נשיא מצרים חליל אל חיה

Airstrikes hit central Gaza, Hamas delegation in Egypt for talks on 'comprehensive deal'

Talks in Cairo aim to end fighting, allow humanitarian aid and explore governance in Gaza; Egyptian sources say Hamas showed flexibility on international forces, police formation and a transitional administration

Einav Halabi, Iskander Khabibulin | 08.13.25

Hamas official blames Egypt for Gaza hunger, sparking firestorm

Khalil al-Hayya accuses Cairo of complicity in Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, drawing sharp rebuke from Egyptian and Jordanian officials, who reject terror group's narrative and defend their roles in supporting Palestinians and mediating the war; 'You know Egypt’s role'

Lior Ben Ari | 07.28.25

War in Gaza to end in 12 months, minister says

Comments by Ron Dermer come as he heads delegation to Cairo to meet with Egyptian officials on negotiations for ceasefire and hostage deal

Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner | 04.28.25

ניזאר עוודאללה, מתמודד על הנהגת חמאס בעזה מול סינוואר

Hamas leadership signals willingness for 5-year truce and hostage release in Gaza talks

Senior Hamas officials meet Egyptian mediators in Cairo, expressing openness to a comprehensive ceasefire but rejecting Israeli demands for Gaza’s demilitarization

Einav Halabi, News Agencies | 04.26.25

אסירים פלסטינים משתחררים מהכלא במסגרת העסקה לשחרור החטופים

Cairo talks focus on extending cease-fire amid fragile hostage negotiations

Israel attempts to secure additional hostage releases before Saturday, but chances appear slim as discussions with Hamas on extending the deal terms have only just begun

Ynet correspondents | 02.28.25

חמאס עורך קבלת פנים לאסירים המשוחררים שגורשו לחו"ל

Hamas prisoners deported in hostage deal remain stranded in Cairo hotel

Dozens of Hamas terrorists freed in hostage deal remain stuck in Cairo as host countries delay acceptance; Palestinian official describes their situation as moving 'from an Israeli prison to an Egyptian prison'

Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari | 02.02.25

Egypt to drive Chinese car production boom with local manufacturing push

Cairo emerging as hub for Chinese automakers, with brands like Geely, MG and Chery investing in local factories to produce affordable cars for domestic and export markets

Tomer Hadar, Calcalist | 01.25.25

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