Middle East

Gaza war is putting Egyptian-Israeli relations to the test

Israel-Hamas war

When the Israeli military seized control of the border crossing at Rafah, the Egyptian government seemed to be taken by surprise. Egypt’s government has stopped cooperating with aid shipments into Rafah. It’s also joined South Africa’s effort at the International Court of Justice to bring charges of genocide against Israel. Experts say the 45-year-old Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty is being put at risk. 

Yahya Sinwar, head of Hamas in Gaza, delivers a speech during a rally marking "Jerusalem Day," or Al-Quds Day, an annual celebration to support Palestinians in the holy city, at a soccer filed in Gaza City, Friday, April 14, 2023.

Who is Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and what does he want? 

Israel-Hamas war

Netanyahu says stopping the Gaza war now is ‘not an option’

Israel-Hamas war

Middle East’s First Female Photo Collective Focuses on Gender

Arts, Culture & Media

Strait of Hormuz: 5 key facts

Conflict

Strait of Hormuz Photos

Conflict

Strait of Hormuz Photos

US sells F-15s to Saudi Arabia, worth $30 billion

Politics

The United States announced the sale of over 80 F-15s to Saudi Arabia on Thursday.

US-based non-profits raided by Egyptian forces

Politics

Seventeen pro-democracy and human rights NGOs were targeted as part of a widespread investigation by the Egyptian military.

New Red Sea island formed

Lifestyle

A volcanic eruption has created a new island in the Red Sea between Yemen and Eritrea.

China: Overdue for a people’s revolt?

Commentary

Opinion: Freedom is too strong to be held in check forever. Even in China.