Israel egypt

Egypt’s dangerous pressure game against Israel - opinion

Cairo’s live-fire drills near the Israeli border come as Egypt faces economic pressure, Red Sea instability, and growing questions over President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s regional strategy.

Military personnel stand guard on the day of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly's visit to the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Rafah, Egypt, October 31, 2023.
Iran and Israel flags on Middle east geopolitical map.

Israel needs a diplomatic alternative to war with Iran - opinion

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett speaks at the annual Cyber Week, at Tel Aviv University, December 9, 2025

Bennett says Netanyahu’s advisers damaged relations with Egypt, deserve life imprisonment

Diaa Rashwan, head of Egypt's Press Syndicate and chairman of the State Information Service (SIS), speaks in Cairo, Egypt, May 15, 2022

Egypt says gas deal with Israel 'purely commercial,' does not change Palestine stance


Egyptian President Sisi to visit Washington for Trump meeting, may meet with Netanyahu - report

Subjects to be discussed at the meeting include the relations between Egypt and Israel in the aftermath of the war in Gaza.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi gives a televised statement on the attack in North Sinai, in Cairo, Egypt November 24, 2017

Long-awaited gas export deal with Egypt to be signed 'in days,' source tells 'Post'

The agreement, valued at $35 billion, will enable the export of gas from Israel’s Leviathan reservoir to Egypt through 2040.

THE LEVIATHAN jacket.

US energy chief cancels Israel visit amid dispute over gas deal with Egypt

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright canceled his Israel visit over Eli Cohen’s refusal to approve a $35b gas export deal with Egypt.

Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen.

INGL announces Israel's new deal to export natural gas to Egypt via two billion shekel pipeline

The planned length of the new line (Ramat Hovav–Ashalim–Nitzana) is about 65 km., and will allow the transfer of approximately six billion cubic meters (BCL) of natural gas per year to Egypt. 

Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen.

Egypt to invest $400m in Israel gas pipeline

Egypt is a particularly large gas consumer, and despite having significant gas reserves of its own, it is struggling to meet its energy needs

 The platform for Leviathan, Israel’s largest gas field, is viewed from a helicopter near Haifa Bay.

Israel signs record $35 billion gas export deal with Egypt

NewMed, which leads the Leviathan Partnership, described the deal as “the most significant move since the discovery of gas reserves in Israel.”

THE LEVIATHAN jacket.

Strained allies: Egypt and Israel’s struggle to end the Gaza war

Despite decades of peace, mistrust deepens between Cairo and Jerusalem.

 Waving national colorful flag of Israel and national flag of Egypt

‘The Jews are superior to us in everything’: Recording of former Egyptian president Nasser surfaces

In the recording, Nasser is heard acknowledging that the Arab world lacks the military capability to confront Israel.

 A MAN adjusts a billboard with pictures of former president Gamal Abdel Nasser, in Cairo, July 2002, the 50th anniversary of the revolution when the Free Officers, led by Nasser, seized power from the monarchy.

Was Qatar interested in driving a wedge between Egypt and Israel? - analysis

Though the answer to the conundrum is far from clear, knowledge of Doha’s and Cairo’s modus operandi and ideological and political drive is essential to understanding the situation.

 (L-R) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Letters to the Editor April 1 2025: Their dented honor

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say

 Letters