Topic: Ahmed Gheit

US democracy NGOs in Egypt still shuttered

Making life hard for NGOs, particularly foreign ones, has long been a sport in Egypt.

Israeli-Palestinian talks in Egypt address key issues of conflict

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Mahmoud Abbas plan to meet again Wednesday in Jerusalem for Israeli-Palestinian talks that are threatened by a dispute over settlement building.

Why Israel is leaning on Egypt's Hosni Mubarak to nudge peace process

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, a staple of Mideast politics for more than 30 years, hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Cairo this weekend amid rising concerns about Mubarak's health.

Gaza blockade: Ship gets permission to sail to Cyprus from Lebanon

The Gaza blockade could be tested again, as a ship named 'Julia,' currently docked in Tripoli, Lebanon, has been given permission to sail to Cyprus, from where it could make its way towards Gaza.

Hezbollah spy cell in Egypt found guilty of terror plots

A court convicted 26 members of a Hezbollah spy cell guilty of plotting terror attacks in Egypt. Analysts say the Lebanese militant group crossed a political red line by using Egypt as a base to send weapons to Gaza.

Islamic countries pledge $850 million to develop Darfur

The $850 million pledge for development projects in Sudan's troubled Darfur region comes out of a one-day donor conference of Islamic countries in Cairo Sunday, just one month after a significant Darfur peace agreement.

Egypt strikes out at Iran's expanding reach

Egyptian police have arrested 25 suspects and are hunting for another 24 in the Sinai peninsula, where officials say the Iranian-sponsored group Hezbollah was operating a covert cell.

At Gaza donor conference, Clinton vows to pursue Middle East peace

The US pledged $900 million, but said the money would not go to Hamas.

Egypt slams Iran's Hamas, Hezbollah connection

Rafah: A border town caught between Egypt and Hamas

The Rafah crossing is seen by Israel as a weapons supply line for Hamas and a humanitarian lifeline by Gazans.

Israeli strikes in Gaza risk political win for Hamas

The Islamist militants in Gaza may emerge as a symbol of defiance, much as Hezbollah did in its 2006 war with Israel.

Report: Israel set to launch ‘limited operation’ in Gaza

But Israel also reopens border to allow humanitarian supplies into Palestinian territory.

World

Obama's opportunity in the Middle East

To strengthen ties, he should not ask 'Why do they hate us?' but 'Why don't they believe us?'

Sharm el-Sheik hosts tourists, world leaders

Arab dignitaries met at Egypt's 'Red Sea Riviera' for the World Economic Forum. Outside, security was tight.

Rice meets harder lines in push for Israeli-Palestinian peace

In the West Bank Tuesday, Secretary Rice urged Israelis and Palestinians to return to the negotiating table.

Gaza busts out of its blockade

A new hole opens in the Arab-Israeli peace strategy of isolating Hamas.