Egypt
Egypt is a country in the Middle East and North Africa region. With a population of well over 100 million people, it is the largest nation in the Arab world and the third largest in Africa in terms of population. Most of its residents live along the Nile River, which flows through the center of the country down through Sudan and beyond. However, it also has cities located in the Sinai Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Cairo.
Egypt is also home to the Suez Canal, one of the most vital waterways in the world for international commerce, enabling much faster commutes between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, effectively connecting Europe with East Africa and Asia.
Opening of Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum gets postponed yet again
The grand opening of the GEM, which was set for July 3 – much delayed by revolutions, wars, financial crises, and the COVID pandemic – has been postponed yet again.
This week in Jewish history: Yoni and Entebbe raid, Law of Return passed
Hamas likely to respond positively to ceasefire proposal later on Friday, source tells 'Post'
Ancient Egyptian potter lived into his 60s, genome sequencing reveals
Lighthouse of Alexandria 80-ton blocks lifted from seabed in massive undertaking
Recovered blocks include monumental door lintels and jambs weighing up to 80 tons each.
Four die as vessel capsizes in Suez Gulf; three still missing
Three ADES personnel and one contractor were killed, and rescuers are searching for the remaining three, ADES said.
Israel agreed to conditions for 60-day Gaza ceasefire, Donald Trump says
Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer informed US envoy Steve Witkoff that Israel has accepted the proposal for a ceasefire and hostage deal and is ready to begin close talks with Hamas.
Cypro-Minoan script on Tel Dor lagoon anchor reveals 11th-century trade routes
Antiquity study links Israel’s Carmel Coast to Cyprus and Egypt through inscribed anchor and jars bearing Egyptian numerals.
‘Many-Eyes’ and Joseph with infant Jesus Coptic frescos found at Assiut dig
Among several painted murals, archaeologists highlighted a striking image of “a multitude of eyes centred on a single face,” which they interpret as a Coptic symbol of spiritual vigilance.
Egyptian archaeologists discover three ancient tombs at Qubbat al-Hawa necropolis
The discovery provides new insights into the transitional period between the Old Kingdom and the First Intermediate Period, shedding light on burial customs and architecture during these key periods.
Israel not sending delegation for hostage deal talks to Qatar, Egypt for now, sources tell 'Post'
Meanwhile, high-level talks are underway in Cairo between senior Egyptian officials, Steve Witkoff representative Bishara Bahbah, and senior Hamas representatives.
New research reveals ritual, not revenge, behind damage to Hatshepsut's statues
Ancient Egyptians intentionally damaged monuments of deceased rulers to deprive them of power.
Egypt extends invitation for Israeli hostage delegation to Cairo for talks, source tells 'Post'
Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani reported that there will be indirect talks between Hamas and Israel to reach a ceasefire.
British archaeologists find ancient city of Imet in Egypt's delta
Artifacts include a stone stele depicting Horus and a bronze sistrum decorated with Hathor's heads.
Hamas delegation arrives in Egypt for Gaza hostage deal talks - exclusive
Earlier this week, Qatar, Egypt, and the US called on Israel to dispatch a delegation to Sharm el-Sheikh to negotiate a hostage release deal.
