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

Route was discreetly operated by subsidiary Air Sinai for decades, in unmarked aircraft, but will now be openly run by national carrier; Israel's COVID travel rules to Sinai lifted

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

Excluding tourism and services, commerce with several nations more than tripled during first 7 months of 2021 compared to same period the year before

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

Foreign minister's ambitious plan would establish a broad axis stretching from the Persian Gulf to the Atlantic, but can he make it happen?

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