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Exodus story is the focus of the Jewish bible, but Egyptian sources barely mention the Hebrew slaves

Available ancient Egyptian sources don’t mention events documented in the Haggadah, or even specific names like that of the star of the Passover story, Moses, says Israeli scholar. So what can we glean from the scarce historical record of ancient Israelites in the Nile Delta?

Matan Shor | 04.22.24

הילולה בבית הכנסת בעיר אל-מחלה אל-כוברא שבמצרים, 1967

Once a thriving community: 2,500-year Jewish legacy in Egypt reduced to memories

Did the Hebrews truly serve as slaves to Pharaoh in Egypt? When and why did Jews return to the country? Which notable Jewish figures resided there, what have we learned from the Cairo Geniza, and which war led to the community's disintegration? Also, memories of days gone by | a special project

Matan Shor, Itzchak Tessler, Yogev Israeli | 04.22.24

Ignoring travel advisories, Israelis flock to Sinai

National Security Council advises against travel to any part of Egypt, including the beloved Sinai Peninsula; however, travelers argue 'situation with Sinai Bedouins hasn't changed' as hundreds of Israelis go on vacation in southern neighbor

Roy Rubinstein , Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 04.22.24

נשיא מצרים עבד אל-פתאח א-סיסי מגיע לפסגה הערבית-אסלאמית בסעודיה

A hostage deal is also a win for Egypt

Analysis: War catches Egypt in difficult financial times and in efforts to maintain and solidify its position as leader among Arab nations; though peace with Israel not at risk it would be challenged by an IDF offensive on Rafah

Smadar Perry | 04.08.24

If there was ever a time for Israeli creativity, it's now

Opinion: October 7 reminded the Jewish people that, as in the biblical days of slavery in Egypt, Jews will be required to defend themselves and prevail, this time with creativity and innovation

Gavin Suss | 04.07.24

Al Jazeera will continue to broadcast in Israel, and stir the pot

Analysis: If Israel carries out its threat to shut down Al Jazeera, it'll join a questionable group of countries, including Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Bahrain, along with the UAE, Iran and Iraq which are on the fence; bad news is, it's not really possible

Smadar Perry | 04.07.24

נשיא ארה"ב ג'ו ביידן משוחח עם ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו

Biden urges Egypt and Qatar leaders to pressure Hamas to reach hostage deal

Amid Israel's six-month-old war in Gaza against Hamas, Biden focuses on reaching a cease-fire deal that would include the release of the Israeli hostages

Associated Press | 04.06.24

הפגנה לשחרור החטופים מול שער בגין, הקריה בתל אביב

Israeli officials hopeful for Cairo hostage deal talks

Senior officials say talks are a 'true test for Hamas' and will decide if the terrorist organization chooses to alleviate suffering in the Strip; Mossad chief to possibly join negotiations

Itamar Eichner, Meir Turgeman | 04.01.24

מימין: אברה מנגיסטו, הישאם א-סייד, אורון שאול והדר גולדין

Diplomatic mission sets course for Cairo: gaps and proposal for return of missing from 2014

Low-level team to travel to Egypt Sunday; Hamas demands Israel nix buffer zone construction in Gaza and return of all displaced civilians; Jerusalem to request bodies of soldiers Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul and release of civilians Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed

Itamar Eichner | 03.30.24

UN chief in Rafah crossing says world 'seen enough' of Gaza war

António Guterres visits Egyptian side of crossing into Gaza and stresses amount of humanitarian aid entering the Strip must be increased to avoid hunger

News Agencies | 03.23.24

פינת יא אללה ליאור בן ארי פרויקט ראס אל חיכמה מצרים

Egypt pins hopes on new tourist city project to climb out of financial crisis

Egyptian government announces new deal to construct a tourist city with investment by the UAE, which the government hopes will attract millions of new visitors

Lior Ben Ari | 03.19.24

Limestone bust of Ramses II found in Egypt

Archaeologists in Egypt unearth section of large Ramses II statue

Nearly 4-meter-long bust depicting the king alongside hieroglyphic inscription was uncovered in a joint Egypt-U.S. archaeological mission

Reuters | 03.05.24

Arab world calls stampede at aid truck 'deadly massacre' and U.S. is 'concerned'

Palestinian Authority and other Arab nations quick to accuse Israel of killing innocent Palestinians despite IDF probe showing the more than 100 Gazans were killed as they rushed to grab aid; US calls stampede 'serious incident'

Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari | 02.29.24

Israel says gas exports to Egypt, Jordan rose 25% in 2023

Energy Minister Eli Cohen says move marks strong start for Israel's natural gas industry and adds state seeking to supply European countries in future

Reuters | 02.27.24

חמ"ל המצבעים המיוחד של השב"כ שממנו נוהל מבצע החילוץ של החטופים פרננדו סימון מרמן ולואיס הר

Shin Bet, IDF chief assure Egyptians of advance warning on Rafah offensive

Meeting in Cairo comes as relations between Israel and Egypt are strained, possibly risking peace agreement; They tell senior officials there that Hamas cannot be defeated without operation in Strip's most southern city

Yossi Yehushua | 02.27.24

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