Egypt
Egypt seeks 10,000-person Palestinian force in Gaza as talks on Trump plan enter second phase
Egypt proposed an initial deployment of 1,000 security personnel trained in Jordan or Egypt, aiming to gradually expand the effort to enforce post-ceasefire security.
Tunisian groups launch campaign to criminalize normalization with Israel
Negotiations for phase B on hold until all hostage remains returned, senior officials tell 'Post'
Are Arab states already pessimistic about the future of the Gaza deal? - analysis
Did Nefertiti wear King Tut’s iconic mask first? Scientists reignite debate
Researchers say the mask's pierced ears and mismatched gold suggest it was originally made for a female ruler, possibly Nefertiti.
Major challenges remain after release of 20 living hostages - analysis
This is not the first time a deal has failed to reach the second stage. The January 2025 deal also didn’t reach the second phase.
Israel decides on punitive measures as Hamas fails to release remaining killed hostages
Hamas has not expressed willingness to further recover and return the remains of deceased hostages, Israeli officials will further reassess the situation following the Simchat Torah holiday.
Trump envoys met Hamas in secret to secure Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal - Axios
According to a source from Axios, Witkoff and Kushner's willingness to meet Hamas leaders despite the political risks demonstrated that the US was serious about getting a deal.
WATCH: 'Everyone going to join Abraham Accords': Trump says at Egypt peace summit
"Now the rebuilding begins," Trump said, adding that reconstructing Gaza would require Hamas to be demilitarized.
How the Arab and Muslim world is preparing for Trump’s Egypt summit - analysis
"The summit aims to end the genocidal Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, boost efforts toward lasting peace, and usher in a new era of regional security," according to Egyptian media.
Netanyahu unable to join Trump at Sisi's summit in Egypt, PM tells US leader
Netanyahu and Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi had also spoken over the phone on Monday an Israeli source told The Jerusalem Post.
Egypt activates 24/7 operations room ahead of Sharm el-Sheikh Gaza summit
Egypt has finalized preparations to host the “Sharm el-Sheikh Agreement,” aimed at ending the Gaza conflict, with over 20 leaders set to join US President Donald Trump and Egypt’s Sisi.
3,000-year-old New Kingdom stronghold found at Tell al-Kharouba, Northern Sinai
Archaeologists unearthed a 105-meter southern wall with a side entrance, an internal 75-meter zigzag barrier and eleven towers, revealing sophisticated ancient Egyptian border defenses.
Egypt’s influence rises with hosting of peace summits
Egypt boosts its regional role by hosting the Gaza peace summit with US President Donald Trump and 20 world leaders in Sharm el-Sheikh on October 13.
Israel, Hamas not to participate in Gaza deal signing ceremony - report
“Hamas will not be involved in the signing process. Only mediators and American and Israeli officials will be present,” said Hussam Badran, a senior member of Hamas's political bureau.
