Open nature of meeting sends encouraging message that cold peace could see a thaw, but Cairo remains very wary of provoking the public where anti-Israel sentiment dominates

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

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

Maoz Fine says the ship carrying him and other scientists is still stranded on a reef, with possible extensive damage to equipment, but he's already making plans to dive off Sudan

Riyadh has big plans for Neom, its ultra-high-tech, world-class business hub just miles from Eilat, but skeptics say the project is overhyped and unlikely to succeed

Sinai Peninsula's Sharm el Sheikh and other popular sites to again allow visitors despite country being ravaged by COVID-19

Egypt's confirmed cases rise to 366 with 21 fatalities; IMF warns shortages of medical supplies could affect Mideast's poorest nations

PA president also said to speak to his Egyptian counterpart about efforts to hold PA elections in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem