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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. (AFP/File)

September 1st, 2016 - 07:30 GMT

Egypt’s Sisi welcomes new ambassadors from Israel, seven other countries

The previous Israeli ambassador to Egypt stepped down in July after only two years of service.

Sixteen candidates will join runoff elections on April 16 and 17 for ousted Egyptian MP Tawfik Okasha. (File photo)

March 21st, 2016 - 10:05 GMT

Sixteen candidates to run for ousted Egyptian MP Okasha’s seat

Nearly 200 MPs signed a petition to remove Okasha after holding a private meeting with Israel's ambassador to Egypt, during which he discussed sensitive national security issues. (AFP/Ahmed Mahmud)

March 3rd, 2016 - 07:00 GMT

Egyptian MP expelled over private meeting with Israel envoy

A shoe was thrown at him in parliament by a colleague, while others demanded he be suspended. (AFP/File)

February 28th, 2016 - 02:27 GMT

The Egyptian lawmaker who dined with the Israeli ambassador was attacked with a shoe

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November 27th, 2015 - 05:00 GMT

Individuals claim majority of runoff slots in Egypt’s election

The Cairo Appeals Court for Urgent Cases abrogated the ban issued in May by a lower court and said there is no evidence that the banned members were involved in corruption (AFP/ File).

July 14th, 2014 - 05:00 GMT

Ban lifted on Mubarak supporters running for parliament