Israel continues easing restrictions over Gaza as Egypt hopes to see significant progress toward ceasefire, prisoner swap against backdrop of rare sit-down between leaders

PM distanced himself from defense minister's meeting with PA chief, but they seem to be OK with each taking a different approach to satisfy coalition's rightist and leftist bases

Ahead of anticipated trip by Bennett to Cairo, foreign minister and Egypt intelligence official discuss ways to expand bilateral ties

Trip would be the first by an Israeli PM in a decade; summit with Abbas Kamel not connected to Qatari funds, officials say, amid reports of looming deal with Hamas

Pentagon official says Biden administration believes military assistance to Cairo is a 'critical tool' in addressing its security needs

Esraa Abdel-Fattah, Gamal el-Gamal and Abdel-Nasser Ismail set free, pending investigation

Egyptian leader offers congratulations, asserts Cairo's commitment to reaching a 'just and lasting' solution with the Palestinians

Despite quiet talks between the two rivals, base opening and military exercises show Sissi not ready to accept Erdogan's overtures

Two leaders discuss regional stability including Gaza Strip ceasefire and improving situation for residents of the Palestinian enclave

Meeting in Baghdad, leaders call for renewed efforts to reach 'just and comprehensive peace' between Israel and Palestinians and for creation of independent Palestinian state