Daily power cuts have been plaguing Egypt during an extraordinarily hot summer. Now the blackouts may be temporarily suspended, but the damage to confidence in the government has already been done.
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Who Is Ibrahim al-Organi, Accused of Charging Palestinians to Escape Gaza?
Ibrahim al-Organi has close connections with the Egyptian government, diplomats say, and he has multiple business interests in Gaza.
Israel’s Seizure of Gaza Border Zone Strains Ties With Egypt
Israel defied ominous Egyptian warnings and took control of the Philadelphi Corridor, but the reaction from Egypt, which wants to maintain its security cooperation with Israel, has been muted.
Egypt Faces Hard Choices After Israeli Seizure of Gaza’s Southern Border
Egypt’s government is weighing its “cornerstone” relationship with Israel against the economic damage the war in Gaza is inflicting and against the domestic outrage over the devastation there.
Egypt’s President Agrees to Reopen Crossing for Gaza Aid After Biden Call
Fuel and humanitarian aid will be able to enter Gaza through Kerem Shalom, an Israeli-operated crossing, the White House said.
As Anger Grows Over Gaza, Arab Leaders Crack Down on Protests
Grief and rage over the war and Israel have led to demonstrations across the Arab world. Arrests suggest governments fear the outrage could boomerang.
Biden Urges Egypt and Qatar to Push Hamas to Agree to Hostage and Cease-Fire Deal
During a call on Thursday, Mr. Biden also pressed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to make a concerted effort for a deal.
I.M.F. Agrees to Much Larger Rescue Package for Egypt
The International Monetary Fund will provide $8 billion to Egypt, which is going through its worst economic crisis in decades.
Gold Speculation Rife in Egypt Amid Economic Crisis
Clamor for the precious metal is growing as the buying power of the country’s currency plunges in value against the dollar, and inflation eats away at savings.
Mohammed Dahlan, a Palestinian Exile, on an Arab Vision for Gaza
Mohammed Dahlan, who advises the United Arab Emirates, provided public insights into what Arab governments are privately planning for the battered enclave after the war ends.