World Oct 18 Israel says Rafah crossing will stay closed ‘until further notice’ as it pushes Hamas for hostages’ remains By Toqa Ezzidin, Sam Mednick, Samy Magdy, Associated Press
World Oct 13 World leaders gathering in Egypt throw their weight behind Gaza ceasefire deal The U.S. and Egyptian presidents are chairing a gathering of world leaders dubbed “Summit for Peace” on Monday to support ending the more than two-year Israel-Hamas war in Gaza after a breakthrough ceasefire deal. By Fay Abuelgasim, Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press
Politics Oct 12 WATCH: Trump departs for Middle East as ceasefire agreement holds in Gaza It's a fragile moment with Israel and Hamas only in the early stages of implementing the first phase of the ceasefire agreement designed to bring a permanent end to the conflict. By Aamer Madhani, Joseph Krauss, Darlene Superville, Associated Press
World Oct 06 What remains uncertain as key talks to end the war in Gaza begin Israel and Hamas are set to begin indirect talks on ending the war in Gaza after both sides signaled support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan. By Cara Anna, Samy Magdy, Associated Press
World Oct 06 Pivotal talks between Israel and Hamas begin in Egypt on eve of second Gaza war anniversary Israel has continued with airstrikes despite Trump's order to stop. By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press
Oct 05 Watch 5:56 What to expect as negotiations between Israel and Hamas get underway in Egypt By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Juliet Fuisz Israel continued bombarding parts of Gaza Sunday even as its negotiators prepared for mediated talks with Hamas in Egypt. The talks, aimed at a deal to exchange the remaining hostages for Palestinian prisoners, could be the first step toward ending… Continue watching
Oct 05 Israeli and Hamas negotiators prepare for indirect talks in Egypt ahead of possible ceasefire By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Israel and Hamas prepared for indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday, as hopes for a possible ceasefire in Gaza grew after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a hostage release could be announced this week. Continue reading
Sep 22 Prominent British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah pardoned by president’s office By Associated Press The British-Egyptian dual national has spent a combined total of more than a decade behind bars for his activism. Continue reading
Aug 06 Egypt’s foreign minister says the West’s response to Gaza suffering is shameful By Associated Press Egypt's foreign minister has criticized the international response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and called it shameful. Continue reading
Aug 04 Egyptians begin voting in Senate election amid frustrations over stagnant economy By Fatma Khaled, Associated Press Egyptians have started voting for candidates to the nation's Senate, an advisory body that supports the lower house in reviewing and passing laws. Continue reading