Nabila El-Gaafary

The foundation of a union involving Bedouin tribes of Arab origins kindled mixed reactions in Egypt.

The Rafah border Crossing with Egypt is Gaza’s only connection to the outside world through which the besieged enclave receives humanitarian aid.

Egypt and Israel have technically been at peace since the late 1970s, sharing solid diplomatic, economic and security ties despite the public's opposition.

If found guilty, the perpetrator is expected to face the death penalty for the kidnap, rape, and murder of a child, as per the Egyptian penal code.

In February, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates struck a landmark investment partnership worth US$35 billion to develop the Ras al-Hekma area.

Egypt's Christians have long called for their right to have equal rights with the Muslim majority and be able to build new worship premises freely. 

Signposts have been installed on roads leading to a new "developmental gathering" in Al-Arjaa, east of Rafah, saying: "Welcome to the City of Sisi".

Ras Gamila is located near the islands of Tiran and Sanafir and is one of Egypt's most important tourism development projects

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has frequently claimed that four armed bridges linked to the Hamas faction, ruling Gaza, had been stationed in Rafah.

While Egyptian pro-regime social media users mocked the Iranian attacks on Israel as "useless fireworks", pro-Palestine activists hailed them.