Premier tells Mengistus he is 'committed to returning the soldiers and civilians held in the Gaza Strip,' his office says

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman and senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur discuss the Israel-Egypt summit and possible outcomes of ongoing budget debates

After reportedly courting defense minister for months, opposition leader goes on offensive, though Blue and White chair brushes off criticism as meaningless

Egyptian leader tells PM calm between Israel and the Palestinians must be preserved; Iran also discussed, as well improving bilateral relations, says Israeli official

Sissi's office confirms Monday meeting in Sharm el Sheikh, which comes amid heightened tensions in Gaza and as EgyptAir is set to publicly fly Tel Aviv-Cairo route

PA chief also speaks to Gantz, looks for strengthening of ties in coming year as new government in Jerusalem broadens its contacts with Ramallah

Leader hosted Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Jordan's King Abdullah in Cairo last week, and is expected to welcome Israeli PM Naftali Bennett soon

Aaron Boxerman and Haviv Rettig-Gur talk about the trilateral summit between the Palestinians, Egyptians and Jordanians, followed by President Herzog's unexpected trip to Jordan

The three leaders convene in Cairo ahead of trips to US for the United Nations General Assembly later this month; leaders reaffirm commitment to two-state solution

Jerusalem fears that singling out Sissi and MBS on human rights violations risks sending their countries into arms of Iran, China and Russia