Ya'alon blamed for neglecting Israelis living near Gaza

Heads of localities in southern Israel near Gaza blame Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon for neglecting their security, following decision to cut back the defense budget despite the turmoil in the Sinai Peninsula.

Palestine

Egypt warns Qatar about interference

Egyptian authorities have been frustrated by official statements from Doha expressing Qatari concern about increasing violence in Egypt, as Cairo considers it interfering in its internal affairs.

Qatar

Egypt’s factions divided over Jan. 25 celebrations

The political powers in Egypt are divided over whether to celebrate the anniversary of the January 25 Revolution, but they all expect bloodshed.

Egypt

Moussa: Sisi will assume presidency in 'democratic way'

In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, veteran Egyptian politician Amr Moussa says he supports Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi running for president and predicts that the Geneva II talks will not lead to a solution in Syria.

Palestine

Egypt confronts pro-Brotherhood fatwas in media

To confront the proliferation of fatwas in the media, Dar al-Ifta has established an observational body for monitoring and responding to them.

Egypt

UPDATE: Egypt may take Nile dam dispute with Ethiopia to UN

After negotiations broke down between Cairo and Addis Ababa regarding the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, the Egyptian government is considering internationalizing the issue through filing a complaint with international bodies.

Egypt

Egypt’s Brotherhood appeals to International Criminal Court

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood has filed a complaint with the ICC to investigate alleged abuses committed by the current authorities since June 30 in an attempt to internationalize their cause amid decreasing domestic support.

Egypt

Sexual harassment in Egypt still widespread

A number of activists and initiatives are working to combat widespread sexual harassment in Egypt.

Egypt

Egypt-Ethiopia Nile dam talks hit dead end

Talks between Cairo and Addis Ababa concerning the construction of the Renaissance Dam and Egypt’s rights to the Nile water have stalled, while Egypt remains preoccupied with internal crises.

Egypt

Egyptian intellectuals call for fresh thinking about 'Jewish question'

Writer Youssef Zeidan, with other Egyptian intellectuals, criticizes the institutionalized demonization of Jews and of Israel, calling to mend the relations between the two peoples, since this fracture affects Egypt first and foremost.

Egypt

Egypt threatens Hamas rule

Hamas has managed to survive and even become stronger while facing years of economic pressure from Israel, but now it must cope with Cairo's ambitions to topple it.

Palestine

Egyptians fear return of surveillance state

The release of recordings of telephone conversations among Egyptian activists has sparked a new debate over media freedom and privacy.

Egypt