Egypt
Netherlands returns 3,500-year-old sculpture stolen from Egypt during Arab Spring
Egypt requested that the artifact be returned under the 1970 UNESCO Convention, which both it and the Netherlands are beholden to.
More alike than you think: CT scans of ancient Egyptian mummies reveal back pain, dental issues
Digital Pharaohs: Egypt’s AI sovereignty drive - opinion
Reuters sees map of UAE plans for Gaza housing complex on Israeli side of Gaza's Yellow Line
Rafah reopens as Gaza reconnects with world, testing Israel's postwar strategy - analysis
Rafah is one of the sticking points in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and was often the focal point of the war that began in October 2023.
Rafah border fully reopens with new security protocols for Palestinians leaving Gaza
Despite the reopening of Rafah, Israel is still limiting the entry of foreign and Israeli journalists and insisting on supervising their visits.
Why the Rafah crossing reopening is a critical test for Gaza’s ceasefire - analysis
“After months of a ceasefire and demands from humanitarian organizations to open it without obstacles, Israel will beginthe process of partially reopening the Rafah crossing," Al-Ain media reported.
Gaza's Rafah crossing reopens for first time in a year to pedestrians only
Only a handful of crossings are expected on Sunday, according to Walla, allowing operators to ensure that all identification screening systems are functioning properly.
Israel to reopen Rafah Crossing to civilians, coordinate with Egypt, EU, PA on security
Entrance and exit through the crossing will be allowed only through coordination first with Egypt, Army Radio explained on Wednesday. Egypt will then transfer names to the Shin Bet.
Hostage deal mediator: Gaza reconstruction faces uncertainty as roles remain unclear - interview
Bahbah said he is in continued contact with members of the Gaza National Committee, describing them as “eager and motivated,” yet limited by a lack of clarity and resources.
Collapse of responsibility in the name of faith - opinion
Parashat Bo warns: true faith demands responsibility, that honoring life means accountability and protecting the vulnerable.
Parashat Bo: Jeremiah’s timeless promise to Israel
Empires crumble, pain persists, yet Israel survives; Jeremiah’s words offer reassurance across generations.
Beyond the Headlines: Stronger than we think
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Weapons smuggling via drones poses a threatening new reality for Israel - analysis
The drone smuggling threat is growing, as the last attempts occured on the Egyptian and now apparently also the Jordanian border.