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ביקור נשיא מצרים עבד אל-פתאח א-סיסי באקדמיה הצבאית המצרית

A message ahead of Rafah? Egypt quickly removes photos of military studying Israeli tanks

During military academy visit, Egyptian presidency releases, then deletes, photos of cadets studying Israel's Merkava tank, sparking debate on Arab social media amid tensions

Lior Ben Ari | 04.29.24

משוריינים מועברים על משאיות לאזור בדרום ישראל ב-25 באפריל

Hamas receives deal proposal as Israel prepares for Rafah operation

Hamas' deputy leader confirms that the terror organization received the official Israeli response after the arrival of the Egyptian delegation to Israel to discuss cease-fire negotiations; Israel set on entering Rafah despite Egyptian efforts

Itamar Eichner | 04.27.24

Egyptian delegation arrives to discuss hostage deal, cease-fire

Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel heads delegation due to meet with Mossad Chief and head of the National Security Coucil; Cairo proposal deals with release of all hostages, freeing of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and a year-long cease-fire

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 04.26.24

Israel shifts position on hostage deal, agrees to release of fewer than 40 captives

War Cabinet ministers meet and give green light to negotiation team to discuss further terms with Egyptian delegation set to arrive in Israel for the release of 'dozens of hostages'; Egypt pushes deal because fears Rafah invasion on its border

Itamar Eichner | 04.25.24

Benjamin Netanyahu, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Yahya Sinwar

Israel hopes Egyptian proposal will lead to a breakthrough in hostage deal

Political-Security Cabinet met on Thursday to deliberate new outlines to break the deadlock in negotiations, and amid the revelation of new Egyptian proposal a delegation from Cairo to arrive in Israel; This is the proposal's outline

Smadar Peri, Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari | 04.25.24

Egypt in efforts to prevent Israeli offensive on Rafah

Arab media reports Egyptian proposal to jumpstart hostage negotiations in exchange for suspension of Rafah assault; IDF says awaiting greenlight from government after preparations in place for operation

Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 04.25.24

Security cabinet to meet on Rafah, hostages

Ministers to discuss leverages on Hamas to return to negotiations on the release of hostages; blaming Israel for failure to reach a deal 'is absurd,' official says

Itamar Eichner | 04.25.24

יהודים שנעצרו ונכלאו במצרים לאחר קום המדינה

The pictures that tell all: the swan song of the Jews in Egypt

Jews thrived in Egypt for over 2,500 years; after Israel's creation and ensuing wars, they faced severe persecution, with many expelled, until almost none were left; archival photos showcase a cultural tapestry of traditional attire and sports enmeshed with religious education

Itzchak Tessler | 04.22.24

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

From Jeremiah through to Maimonides and the Lavon Affair: the history of Egypt's Jewish Community

Home to some of Judaism's greatest thinkers, the Land of the Nile's once-bustling Jewish community left behind 2,500 years of rich cultural heritage, from antiquity through Maimonides in Medieval times and the ultimate expulsion of the Jews under the Nasser regime

Yogev Israeli | 04.22.24

'Bible says Children of Israel left Egypt with great wealth, we left with nothing'

Moshe Saban-Cohen and Matild Cohen-Levi, who made Aliyah to Israel from Egypt, recall their memories of the Nile and the reasons they left their wealth behind to start over in the Promised Land

Yogev Israeli | 04.22.24

'Israel in Egypt' by Edward Poynter, 1867

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

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

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