Cairo
Cairo’s Egyptian Museum completes restoration, relocation of Ramesses II basalt stele
The museum’s director-general, noted that the stele was relocated and restored as part of the museum’s new display plan. It now stands between two other stelae depicting Ramses II.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Cairo for meeting with Egypt President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi
Kushner: US will back Israeli resumption of war if Hamas fails to honor disarmament commitments
Kushner, Blair, BoP head Mladenov meet Hamas delegation in Cairo over Gaza roadmap, sources say
Hamas, Fatah agree on Gaza administration committee terms, Arab media claims
The committee “administers the Gaza Strip, and its reference is the Palestinian government and is responsible for all fields," the alleged document stated.
The Hanging Church: how Cairo became the sitting place for 16 patriarchs
The place became a church in the 4th century when the Copts began building more churches after Emperor Constantine made Christianity the state religion.
Safe passage in exchange for hostages: Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire offer - WSJ
Hamas quickly turned the proposal down after it was initially pitched during a meeting between Barnea and Egyptian officials.
Israeli negotiating team to head to Doha for Gaza hostage talks
The US has hoped that a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, would a wider IDF war with Hezbollah and would thwart a direct Iranian war with Israel.
White House says hostage talks ongoing, Israeli team to fly to Cairo later this week
Hamas rejects ‘new’ deal terms; Israeli team returns from Cairo
The Israeli delegation is led by the heads of the Mossad and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), David Barnea and Ronen Bar, as well
Hamas in Cairo in advance of Sunday’s high-level summit on Gaza hostages
Talks are expected to continue at an anticipated high-level summit in Cairo on Sunday.
Cairo hostage negotiations show progress, despite tepid atmosphere - report
According to senior officials familiar with the negotiations for the deal, a meeting held in Cairo led to progress in the parameters related to the Philadelphi Corridor and the Rafah crossing.
Blackouts and extreme heat plague Egypt as government extends rolling electricity cuts
Amid extreme temperatures, the state-owned electricity company is struggling to meet the demand for electricity and air conditioning in a population of over 114 million.
Complex landscape awaits Gazan evacuees in Cairo
Around 100,000 Palestinians were able to evacuate Gaza and go into Egypt. However, Egypt’s notorious bureaucracy and severe economic crisis challenged the recent arrivals.
