Egypt
Middle East economy to shrink 2.1% in 2026, Gulf economies by 4.3%, World Bank forecasts
Despite grim forecasts, the World Bank projects regional economies could rebound by 7.8% in 2027 if the conflict ends this year, though the Hormuz blockade and inflation remain major threats.
Opposition leaders demand criminal probe into Netanyahu, state commission of inquiry over Oct. 7
‘There will be no Tel Aviv’: Egyptians threaten Israel following Smotrich Sinai comments
Trump envoy meets Sudanese military chief in Egypt in attempt to end devastating war
Tremors felt in southern Israel after magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Egypt, no damage reported
The earthquake had a magnitude of 5.4 and hit at a depth of 6 miles, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences.
The fantasy of toppling Middle Eastern regimes is a familiar pattern in Israeli policy - opinion
History suggests Israel's alleged regime change plan for Iran repeated flawed assumptions that have doomed similar interventions before.
Damietta port drone strike proves Egypt can't hide from regional war - analysis
The attack on two gas vessels at the Mediterranean port highlights Egypt’s growing exposure to a conflict it has largely sought to avoid
Sources to 'Post': Israel rejects Hamas disarmament plan, no IDF pullout until Gaza demilitarized
There will be no Israeli withdrawal from the Yellow Line in the Gaza Strip before Hamas is disarmed and the Gaza Strip is demilitarized, the source emphasized.
Drones launched from Iran caused US tanker explosion at Egyptian port- report
On Wednesday, maritime security firm Ambrey said that a drone hit a US-owned gas storage tanker at the port of Damietta.
Drone hits US-owned gas tanker at Egypt's Damietta port, security sources say
A statement from Egypt's petroleum ministry confirmed a fire at the port but made no mention of a drone attack and did not provide a cause for the incident.
Israel should seize Lebanon’s best chance for peace in decades - opinion
Hezbollah’s decline has created a rare opening, and Israel and the US should back Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun before it closes.
Hamas delegation heads to Egypt for negotiations on second phase of ceasefire - report
Meanwhile, the IDF continues its strikes against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, with recent strikes killing a Hamas commander and the head of the Hamas-run Palestinian internal security service.
Human Rights Watch report on UAE's RSF support severely lacking, Gulf expert tells 'Post' - opinion
Sudan's chemical weapons findings received far less sustained attention than allegations against the UAE.
Israel's approval of ISF deployment in Gaza marks key step in reconstuction efforts - analysis
Israel's approval of an international stabilization force marks what supporters describe as a significant step toward rebuilding Gaza and replacing Hamas's rule.
