Tag: President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
In Egypt, Anti-Regime Protests Continue a Second Night
Cairo-based international journalists were reminded Saturday evening to “abide by internationally recognized professional standards” in covering the protests.
Democracy Today: Egypt’s El-Sisi Wins 90% Landslide with 40% Turnout
The low turnout defied a state law imposing a $28 fine on each eligible voter who fails to cast his ballot.
Pence Tells El-Sisi US Will Back 2-State Solution If Both Sides Agree
Egypt's El-Sisi continues to insist the only solution to the Israel-Palestinian Authority conflict is the "two-state solution."
NYT: Egypt Quietly Begins to Accept Jerusalem as Capital of Israel
“We should have buses pick up all the people who say they want to go fight for Jerusalem and actually drive them to Jerusalem. Go fight if you are so tough."
Egypt Opens Rafah After Palestinian Authority Security Forces Replace Hamas at Rafah Crossing
"One people, one weapon" may apply to the Palestinian Authority under Mahmoud Abbas but not yet Gaza.
Saudi King, Crown Prince, Summon Palestinian Authority Leader to Riyadh
Saudi Arabia has promised its ally, the United States, it will fight Iran's attempts to create chaos in the region.
Dozens of Egyptian Coptic Christians Murdered in Attack South of Cairo
The government of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has vowed to hunt down the attackers. Coptic Christians comprise some 10 percent of Egypt's population of 92 million.
Egypt Blocks Dozens of Internet Sites, News Outlets
A ban has been in effect from May 24 to the current date, June 13, and is now also beginning to include sites that provide VPN services as well.
Egypt Starts Request for Interpol to Issue Red Notices on 26 Qatar-Linked Terrorists
Included is the name of Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, an Egyptian national with a Qatari passport who uses Qur'an to justify suicide bombing against Israel.
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."
Egypt’s El-Sisi Meeting Trump Monday at White House
A boost from Washington would go a long way towards giving El-Sisi extra validation at home and a stronger arm in the region.
Egyptian Army Destroys New Gaza Tunnels to Sinai
Islamic State terrorists use the tunnels with Hamas operatives to move back and forth across the border.
Israel’s Ambassador to Egypt Quietly Returns to Work in Jerusalem
It's not clear how long Israel's envoy to Egypt will be working from Jerusalem, but his safety is clearly at stake.
Egypt’s President El-Sisi Narrowly Misses Assassination, Twice
Egypt's President El-Sisi was allegedly targeted in two plots by ISIS in Mecca and in Egypt by terrorist assassins.
Israel Envoy to Egypt David Govrin Presents Credentials, Begins Work in Cairo [video]
Four years after a rioting mob tore apart the Israeli Embassy in Cairo, a new envoy formally presents his credentials to Egypt's Pres. El-Sisi and begins work.