The Latest Breaking News from Egypt

The Israeli military gave journalists a tour of the barren strip of land on Gaza’s southern border that has become a major obstacle in talks over a cease-fire — and to a nearby, devastated district where troops have been battling militants for months.

Learn about the critical role of the Philadelphia Corridor in Gaza ceasefire negotiations and security efforts.

Ankara has said it will open an investigation into the killing of US-Turkish citizen Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi and will request international arrest warrants

Biden administration sends full military aid to Egypt, bypassing human rights conditions amid its role in Mideast stability.

Medical supplies, toothbrushes and shampoo also remain stuck in backlog of lorries unable to enter from Egypt

Biden administration approves $1.3bn in military aid for Egypt, despite reports that rights abuses remain widespread.

Fallout from Libyan central bank governor’s dismissal presents immediate challenge for Sisi and Erdoğan

Artefacts shed light on daily lives, religious beliefs, and military activities of Egyptian soldiers

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi visited Ankara this week, signalling the end to years of animosity with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The two leaders committed themselves to a new era of cooperation – but some observers question how long it will last.

Biden administration and Netanyahu at odds over Gaza cease-fire and hostage release negotiations. Challenges persist in reaching a resolution.

The past few years have seen a warming of relations between the two countries, cemented by high-level visits.