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Student killed in Egypt was active in Hillel, motivated by peace
Andrew Pochter, the American student stabbed to death Friday during a protest in Egypt, was active in Hillel and motivated by a desire to encourage peace and democracy in the region.
Israel hits Hamas government buildings, reservists mobilized
Israeli aircraft bombed Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister\’s office, after Israel\’s cabinet authorized the mobilization of up to 75,000 reservists in preparation for a possible ground invasion.
Egypt’s President Morsi to decline Israel visit invitation
A day after Israel\’s foreign minister called on Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi to visit Israel, a Muslim Brotherhood official called such a visit impossible.
U.S. State Department warns Egypt on peace treaty
The U.S. State Department called on Egypt to fulfill its obligations under its peace treaty with Israel and deal strongly with security threats in the Sinai.
Egypt denies Morsi letter sent to Israel
Israel said on Tuesday it had received a letter from Egypt\’s President Mohamed Morsi indicating he wanted to work for peace in the Middle East, but Mursi\’s office later denied sending it.
Egypt’s Morsi keen to renew long-severed Iran ties
Egypt\’s Islamist President-elect Mohamed Morsi voiced interest in restoring long-severed ties with Tehran to create a strategic \”balance\” in the region, in an interview published on Monday with Iran\’s Fars news agency.
Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohamed Morsi wins presidency in Egypt
Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood was declared the winner of Egypt\’s presidential race in its first democratic elections.
Egypt pushing Hamas to soften stance on Shalit deal
Hamas has agreed in principle to a new proposal aimed at securing the release of captive Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, Al Jazeera television reported on its website Sunday. The report said the plan was forumated by Egypt.
Egypt’s foreign minister talks tough on Israel
Egypt\’s new foreign minister said the days of Israel getting cheap gas and strategic benefits are over.