Will Egyptians ever accept normalization with Israel?

Even the hint of normalization efforts between Israel and Egypt creates a public outcry in Cairo.

Egypt

Head of Sinai Reconstruction Authority speaks about development in Sinai

Will the military operations by the Egyptian army and police force affect development plans in the Sinai Peninsula, and can Egypt move ahead with the development plans in tandem with military operations?

Egypt

Is Egypt's judiciary going soft on NGOs?

The acquittal verdict of 43 nongovernmental organization workers and the launch of community dialogues on amending a law curbing NGOs pave the way for a new chapter between the regime and NGOs in Egypt.

Egypt

Gaza’s public servants outraged at Hamas’ recent spending

Recent documents were leaked to the media showing that Hamas spent more than $550,000 for the celebrations of its anniversary, which raised the ire of Gaza government employees who have not received their full salaries since 2013.

Palestine

Gaza traders face new taxes, import restrictions

In a bid to protect national products, Hamas’ Ministry of National Economy in Gaza imposed new taxes on imported goods and banned traders from importing any goods without its consent.

Palestine

Is this the downfall of Egyptian-brokered truce?

The Egyptian-brokered cease-fire agreement between the Gaza Strip and Israel is now threatened by resistance attacks in the West Bank.

Palestine

EU says it’s premature for Syria to rejoin Arab League

Egypt's efforts to bring Syria back into the Arab League while the country remains unstable are raising concerns in the EU.

Egypt

Can Russia succeed with Palestinians where Egypt has failed?

Moscow has expressed its interest in facilitating an intra-Palestinian reconciliation as well as furthering Palestinian-Israeli relations, but Israel remains wary of such efforts.

Palestine

Why this viral shot will not be Egypt's photo of the year

A Danish photographer captured the view from the Giza pyramid with a photo that went viral all around the world — but Egyptians were far from pleased.

Egypt

Egypt's tiny Jewish community celebrates state action to protect heritage

Egypt has long promised to preserve the country's Jewish heritage, but only now have concrete steps materialized.

Egypt

France’s yellow vest fever reaches Egypt

Since the breakout of French protests and the Gilets Jaunes (Yellow Jacket) movement, Egyptian media have been keen on showing the demonstrators in a bad light.

Egypt

Female-only ride-hailing app to compete with Uber, Careem in Cairo

Fyonka, Egypt's first all-female ride hailing service, is providing money-earning opportunities and transport for women.

Egypt