Egypt
A Palestinian woman carries her child past the security barrier near the village of Abu Dis. Photo: Brian Hendler/JTA
June 1, 2017, 12:01 am
Time to end the occupation
FIFTY years ago, Israel braced itself for war. Egypt, Jordan and Syria surrounded the country and proclaimed Israel’s imminent destruction. But Israel struck first, delivering a fatal blow to Egypt’s air force within hours of the war beginning.
People praying at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem, Jan. 12, 2017. (Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
May 4, 2017, 11:20 am
UNESCO votes to condemn Israel’s sovereignty in Jerusalem
The United Nations’ cultural agency voted to condemn Israel’s sovereignty in Jerusalem. UNESCO passed a resolution called “Occupied Palestine” by a vote of 22-10, with 26 countries abstaining or absent.
Fighters from Hamas's Ezz-Al Din Al Qassam Brigades at Monday's memorial service for Mazen Fuqaha. Photo: EPA/Mohammed Saber
March 30, 2017, 12:01 am
Hamas vows revenge over Fudaha killing
HAMAS is threatening to settle a “new blood debt” against Israel, after the death of one of its top military leaders in what it claims was a Mossad assassination.
September 4, 2016, 12:01 am
Putin to host peace talks?
The Palestinians are ready to participate in a peace initiative, the office of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said this week.
January 14, 2013, 12:00 am
Fence seals Egyptian border
Israel completed a 140-mile fence last week, bringing it close to sealing off its border with Egypt.
By Nathan Jeffay
August 28, 2012, 12:00 am
‘Iran sanctions won’t work’
SANCTIONS will not stop the Iranian regime from acquiring nuclear weapons, Middle East commentator Daniel Pipes said last week.
By Gareth Narunsky
Selecting lulav and etrog are (from left) David Rubin, Shuki Wyman and Gideon Rubin. Photo: Peter Haskin
September 21, 2011, 11:36 am
Egypt bans lulav exports to Israel, Diaspora
September 12, 2011, 1:43 pm
Israeli embassy personnel in Cairo rescued from violent protests
Six biased United Nations General Assembly annual resolutions against Israel were opposed by Australia.
September 1, 2011, 10:44 am
Zionism overtakes fear on Egypt border
Michael Kimpton and friends in Egypt in August 2008.
August 25, 2011, 9:54 am
‘Egyptians took part in attack near Eilat’
Michael Kimpton and friends in Egypt in August 2008.
April 27, 2011, 2:46 pm
Poll: Majority of Egyptians seek end of Israel peace treaty
March 3, 2011, 11:16 am
Analyst’s prophet-able Egypt research
IT would be fair to say Melbourne-based, Cairo-born security analyst Lydia Khalil is a political prophet.
February 25, 2011, 11:56 am
Editorial, February 25, 2011
February 18, 2011, 12:35 pm
Editorial, February 18, 2011
New Prime Minister Julia Gillard
February 17, 2011, 4:02 pm
Eygptian people’s will echoes in Australia
DESPITE it being on the other side of the world, sharing few cultural ties and not being a significant Australian trading partner, the Government and Opposition have both responded enthusiastically to news of Egypt’s regime change.
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