Egypt, Iran Power Struggle Played Out in Gaza
While Cairo is exerting its influence in Gaza to avoid a new conflict and mediate a period of calm, Iran sees Gaza as one more base to grow and control a proxy terrorist army.
Hamas Operatives Gassed in Tunnel…by Egypt
One Hamas operative and a civilian worker were reportedly killed last night in a smuggling tunnel after Egyptian forces identified the opening and pumped poisonous gas in response.
CBS’s ‘Pro-Israel’ Interview with Egyptian Leader Will be Broadcast
In a “60 Minutes” interview, Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi says cooperation between Cairo and Jerusalem is closer than ever.
Brazil Not Only Country to Consider Jerusalem Embassy Move
Following Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro’s announcement that he plans to transfer the Brazilian Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, a senior diplomatic official said additional countries are expected to announce they also intend to relocate their embassies from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. According to the official, the Czech Republic may be the first country to make the move.
Israeli Embassy in Egypt Holds First Independence Celebration in 7 Years
Analysts called the party a sign of warming ties between Israel and Egypt.
Report Details Scope of Persecution in the Cradle of Christianity
Susan Michael, U.S. director for the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ), told JNS that “Islamic extremism originated in the Middle East and is the main cause of persecution of Christians in the world today. It is a dangerous and violent ideology that must be stopped.”
Pence Slated to Visit Israel, Egypt and Jordan in Late January
On the upcoming visit, Pence will hold talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Jordan’s King Abdullah and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Report: Trump Mulls Plan to Expand Gaza Into Palestinian State in Sinai
President Trump is mulling a proposal to create a Palestinian state in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula that would significantly expand the territory of the Gaza Strip.
PA Head Abbas to Meet With Egypt’s El-Sisi to Talk Palestinian-Israeli Peace
In addition to playing a mediating role between Israel and the Palestinians, Egypt has arbitrated between rival Palestinian factions- the PA and Hamas.
Vice President Pence Set for First Official Israel Visit on Hanukkah in December
VP Mike Pence will make his first state visit to Israel in December during Hanukkah in hopes of advancing the Trump administration’s peace plans.
