Tag: Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
Egypt Fighting Pressure to Accept Gaza Refugees
There was no agreement among European Union leaders on whether or not to increase pressure on Egypt to accept Gazans fleeing the fighting.
Israel and Egypt Agree on Direct Flights from Tel Aviv to Sharm el-Sheikh
Flights are expected to begin during the intermediate days of Passover in April.
Report: US to Freeze $130 Million of Egyptian Military Aid Over Human-Rights Abuses
The report comes a day after Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Sharm El-Sheikh.
Biden, Bennett, Sisi Send Rosh Hashanah Greetings
"On Rosh Hashanah, Jewish communities around the world celebrate the world’s birth and commemorate the creation of humankind."
Egypt, Ethiopia, Prepare for War over Nile Dam
At 6.45 gigawatts, the dam will be the largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa when completed, as well as the seventh largest in the world.
Egypt Again Faces Protests in Cairo’s Tahrir Square
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was forced to end his reign in 2011 by mass protests in Tahrir Square.
Sisi Warns Hezbollah Against Armed Conflict with Israel
If Hezbollah launched tens of thousands of missiles at Israelis, the president said, "this would have a significant impact on the Middle East, and the region will find itself in a major conflict."
Friedman: Not Clear Why the PA Is Absent from Bahrain
"We need to consider how to prevent hostility on the part of the Palestinian leadership. We know what that looks like."
Morsi Buried in Cairo Against his Family’s Wishes
The last thing President al-Sisi needs is a shrine to Morsi some 80 miles away from Cairo, to be frequented by enemies of the regime.
Al Akhbar: Trump Wants Jordan to Take In 1 Million ‘Palestinians’
King Abdullah has made it clear that he thought the plan was dangerous.
Egyptian President Inaugurates First European Union–Arab League Summit
The more than 20 European heads of states at the summit are expected to include German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister Theresa May.
Egypt Alters Constitution to Let Al Sisi Stay in Power through 2034
The presidential term in office was extended to six years from four, with a transitional clause that resets the clock, should al-Sisi, who is 63, wish to stay in power until he turns 78, in 2034.
Senior Hamas Official: Abbas Escalating Gaza Strip Riots to Undermine Netanyahu’s Election Chances
At this moment, it is still unclear when the third shipment of $15 million will be used to supplement salaries for government officials and employees in the Gaza Strip.
Egyptian President Tells 60 Minutes He Collaborates with Israel Against ISIS, Then Begs to...
El-Sisi was blamed for the 2013 massacre of close to 1,000 Morsi supporters.
Netanyahu, Al Sisi, Discuss Long-Term Truce with Hamas the US Rejected
“Cairo tried to convince Washington but it didn’t work."
Kushner, Greenblatt, Netanyahu Meet over ‘Deal of the Century’ that Carves Up Jerusalem
The Palestinian Authority has been boycotting the Trump administration since December 2017, which is why Kushner and Greenblatt will likely skip Ramallah this time.
US Envoys Meet El-Sisi in Cairo, Set to Arrive in Israel Before Sabbath
"They discussed the need to facilitate humanitarian relief to Gaza," the White House said.
Report: Egypt Readied Rafah Border Crossing for Permanent Operation
Surveillance cameras have been installed throughout the crossing terminal.
Egypt Warily Observing Muslim Brotherhood Exploits in Jordan
“True, the Brotherhood is politically over in Egypt but there is belief that the group is still present and waiting for a suitable moment to come back to the political stage.”
As Trump Blames Son-in-Law for Mueller Probe, Israelis Blame Kushner for PA-Hamas Reconciliation
Senior Palestinian Authority officials say Kushner deserves the credit for the PA-Hamas reconciliation
Angry Over $290 Million Aid Cut, Egypt Cancels Kushner Meeting
The decision to punish Egypt at a time when its regime is practically fighting for its life against Islamist insurgents and home grown Muslim Brothers, began at a hearing by the US Senate.
Egypt Cuts Gaza Fuel Deliveries by Half While Abbas Visits Cairo
Apparently, the folks in Gaza can go without their refrigerators, as long as somebody does something about those pesky settlements.
Abbas Strategy in Trump Meeting: Set Borders First, Unresolved Fundamentals at a Later Date
It may be time for Israel to prepare for a tough and painful fight with yet another 'friendly' White House.
Islamic State Bombs Egypt’s Coptic Churches on Palm Sunday [video]
Both attacks were carried out by the Islamic State terrorist group against Coptic Christian churches on the holiday of Palm Sunday.
US Pres. Trump Pledges to Back Egypt’s Pres. El-Sisi
"We'll fight terrorism and 'other things.' We're gonna be friends for a long, long period of time."
Egyptian President El-Sisi to Visit White House April 3
Egypt's Pres. El-Sisi first spoke with U.S. Pres. Trump three days after he entered the White House.
President al-Sisi Meets Delegation of Heads of Jewish-American Organizations
The president stressed his keenness to receive delegations representing different [groups] from American society.
Jerusalem Bracing for Obama’s Other Shoe
Netanyahu's spokesman David Keys said Israel has ironclad information that the Obama administration helped craft the anti-settlements UNSC resolution.
Trump Saves the Day on Obama-Backed Anti-Settlements UNSC Resolution
President-Elect Donald Trump engaged in his first act as leader of the free world on Thursday, when his tweet stopped the game clock on an Egyptian anti-settlements UN Security Council resolution.
Israel Condemns Terror Attack at Cairo’s Coptic Cathedral
Israel's prime minister underscored the region must unite to fight terrorism together.