Suez Crisis

Newly published documents belonging to Israel's first prime minister reveal eerily relevant message

Ben-Gurion recognized early on what became a well-known reality in the following decades: front lines that reach population centers, and the home front becoming a critical component of the war.

Israel's first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion
 An Israeli infantry trooper reads an Arabic magazine found in a captured Egyptian army position during a break in fighting, November 1, 1956 in the southern Arab town of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.

The 1956 Suez Crisis: Israel's geopolitical turning point

Smoke rises from oil tanks beside the Suez Canal hit during the initial Anglo-French assault on Port Said in November 1956

Suez Crisis: 65 years since Israel, UK, France fought Egypt

THE ‘EVER GIVEN’ container ship became lodged in the Suez Canal, blocking maritime traffic for almost a week.

'Ever Given' ship under way for departure from Suez Canal - witness


How much did the Suez Canal blockage cost?

With some $400 million an hour lost in international trade and some 240 ships now waiting to cross, the blockage is a global problem.

Stranded container ship Ever Given, one of the world's largest container ships, is seen after it ran aground, in Suez Canal, Egypt March 26, 2021.

Turkey can help fix Suez Canal jam as Ankara tries mending Egypt ties

This comes amid a push to help repair strained ties with Egypt.

A satellite image shows stranded container ship Ever Given ran around in Suez Canal, Egypt March 25, 2021.

Suez Canal Crisis: 'Ever Given' owners aim to free ship 'tomorrow night'

The 400 meter ship is blocking transit through one of the world's busiest shipping channels.

Stranded container ship Ever Given, one of the world's largest container ships, is seen after it ran aground, in Suez Canal, Egypt March 26, 2021.

Eleanor Roosevelt letter defending Israel to be auctioned

Roosevelt’s letter was written in response to a man who took issue with a newspaper column she wrote about Israel.

A letter from 1957 in which former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt defends the actions of Israel during the Suez Crisis

Jump in time: The maritime bridge to the East

A look at the Suez Canal, one of the most important engineering projects of the 19th century.

Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi

WATCH: ISIS releases dramatic footage of attack on Egyptian naval vessel

The Egyptian military reported that a coastguard launch had exchanged shots with "terrorist elements," causing the vessel to catch fire.

ISIS released video of attack that kills five members of Egypt's security forces.‏

Egypt would send troops to future Palestinian state if all parties agree, Sisi says

Egyptian president says Egypt would help the local police and reassure the Israelis through role as guarantor.

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi inspects the guard of honor upon arriving at Khartoum International Airport in Khartoum