Jerusalem
Copts number up to 15 million in Egypt, 2 million in foreign countries: Pope Tawadros
Egypt
December 5, 2018
Copts number up to 15 million in Egypt, 2 million in foreign countries: Pope Tawadros
Pope of Alexandria Tawadros II stated on Wednesday that the number of Copts have reached 15 million in Egypt,…
Netanyahu’s legal troubles mount as police seek new bribery charges
Middle East
December 2, 2018
Netanyahu’s legal troubles mount as police seek new bribery charges
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli police on Sunday said they had found enough evidence for bribery and fraud charges to…
In a twist, Trump fights to keep some Palestinian aid alive
Middle East
November 30, 2018
In a twist, Trump fights to keep some Palestinian aid alive
WASHINGTON (AP) — For two years, the Trump administration has unabashedly slashed US aid to the Palestinians. Now, amid…
Israeli leader to visit Chad and restore relations
Middle East
November 27, 2018
Israeli leader to visit Chad and restore relations
(AP) — Israel’s prime minister says he will soon travel to the central African nation of Chad to officially…
Egypt’s Coptic Church reiterates ownership of Deir al-Sultan
Society
November 22, 2018
Egypt’s Coptic Church reiterates ownership of Deir al-Sultan
Deir al-Sultan Monastery in Jerusalem is part of the Coptic Orthodox Church’s property in the Holy Land, as it is…
Architects, activists slam Jerusalem Old City cable car plan
Middle East
November 14, 2018
Architects, activists slam Jerusalem Old City cable car plan
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli plan to build a cable car to Jerusalem’s historic Old City has united architects…
Jerusalem patriarchs offer mediation between Egyptian, Ethiopian churches over disputed monastery
Egypt
November 11, 2018
Jerusalem patriarchs offer mediation between Egyptian, Ethiopian churches over disputed monastery
Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III and Armenian Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Nourhan Manougian offered to mediate between the…
Coptic delegation in Jerusalem to discuss controversial monastery
Egypt
November 9, 2018
Coptic delegation in Jerusalem to discuss controversial monastery
A Coptic Orthodox Church delegation traveled to Jerusalem on Thursday morning, upon the instructions of Pope Twadros II, to meet…
Egypt committed to achieving peace, stability in Middle East: Amb. to Israel
Egypt
November 8, 2018
Egypt committed to achieving peace, stability in Middle East: Amb. to Israel
Egypt’s new Ambassador to Israel Khaled Azmi affirmed Egypt’s commitment to achieving justice and peace in the Middle East, adding…
Egypt shelves Brazil visit as Bolsonaro’s Israel decision sours ties
Egypt
November 6, 2018
Egypt shelves Brazil visit as Bolsonaro’s Israel decision sours ties
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Egypt has postponed a visit by Brazil’s top diplomat, Brazil’s foreign ministry said on Monday, in…