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Egypt announces it will intervene on South Africa's side in the "South Africa v Israel" case in response to Israel's growing assault on Rafah.
2024-05-12

Palestinian factions, Hamas and Fatah, sign a unity deal in Cairo, that is also publicly supported by the governments of Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The Fatah-controlled Palestinian National Authority (PNA), along with Israel, currently govern the West Bank. According to the signatories of the deal, the PNA will take administrative control of the Gaza Strip, and, along with Hamas, police its borders. The signatories consider the agreement a first step, and, if productive, plan to meet next month to address the remaining issues. The government of Israel opposes any involvement by Hamas in a Palestinian government.
2017-10-12

Israel reopens its embassy in Cairo, Egypt, after closing it in 2011 after violent protests.
2015-09-9

A 72-hour ceasefire between Israel and Hamas begins, and talks aimed at finding a long-term solution to the conflict commence in Cairo.
2014-08-11

Gunmen open fire on a Christian wedding in a Cairo suburb in Egypt, with at least three people killed and nine others injured. [https:--www.bbc.co.uk-news-world-middle-east-24605130 (BBC) ]
2013-10-20

Israel approves the construction of 1,100 homes in the Jewish settlement of Gilo on the outskirts of Jerusalem.
2011-09-27

Israel reopens its embassy in Cairo a day after it was closed following the 2011 Nakba Day protests.
2011-05-17

The Arab League, speaking in Cairo, states written guarantees are required if Palestine is to enter into direct negotiations with Israel as Egyptian, Israeli, Palestinian and American representatives meet to talk.
2010-07-18

Arab League foreign ministers meet in Cairo and reach an agreement to ask the United Nations Security Council to force Israel to end the blockade of Gaza.
2010-06-2

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will not accept demands that Israel stop building in East Jerusalem.
2010-04-19