Egypt
What the region's press reported about Egypt, who holds its top offices, and MEF's latest analysis.
As of October 17, 2026, 8:38 a.m. ET. Readout items through the capture of October 17, 2026. Officeholders from the Government Graph file of October 16, 2026. MEF articles through October 13, 2026.
In the Region's Press
Heads of the defense establishment before Oct. 7: do not acknowledge visit of the Egyptian intelligence chief to the country
N12 reported that senior defense officials contradicted the prime minister and said Egyptian intelligence chief made a secret Sept 26 visit delivering a warning.
Countries: Egypt
Egypt sends thousands of blankets and tents to support the people of Gaza
Al-Ahram reported the UN warned Gaza may become "unlivable", noted 7 Palestinian deaths in 24 hours and continued arrests in the West Bank.
Countries: Palestinian Authority and Gaza, Egypt
Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia "in the strongest terms" condemned the Houthis' attacks in Riyadh
Anadolu reported that Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia "in the strongest terms" condemned the Iran-backed Houthis' attacks on Riyadh.
Countries: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, Turkey
Yemeni forces advance to Marib.. and mass flight of Houthis during Bab al-Mandeb cleansing
Al-Ahram reported the coalition destroyed 136 Houthi targets, and Egypt condemned the attack on King Khalid Airport, affirming solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt
Egypt Affirms Its Full Solidarity with Riyadh. and Arab and Islamic Condemnation of the Attacks on Saudi Arabia. The Houthis Call on Employees of Saudi Oil Facilities to Evacuate. and Target King Khalid Airport for the Third Time
Al-Ahram reported that Egypt affirmed full solidarity with Riyadh and joined Arab and Islamic condemnation of attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt
US approved large arms sale to regional countries, including to Egypt
Globes reported the US State Department approved a $2.27 billion arms sale package to Egypt, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates amid Iran tensions.
Countries: Iran, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Egypt, United States
Egyptian aid convoys continue toward Gaza
Al-Ahram reported that the Egyptian Red Crescent launched convoy 286 carrying food, medical supplies and fuel toward Gaza early yesterday.
Countries: Palestinian Authority and Gaza, Egypt
Only after Saturday night: Prime Minister's Office denied call between Netanyahu and head of Egyptian intelligence
Israel Hayom reported the prime minister's office denied that Netanyahu spoke with the head of Egyptian intelligence despite the Wall Street Journal's account of a call before October 7.
Another warning from Egypt revealed: "The head of intelligence called Netanyahu days before the massacre"
Ynet reported the Wall Street Journal confirmed Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel phoned Netanyahu days before October 7 after two earlier warnings, the prime minister's office did not respond.
Egypt's Foreign Minister: Forcibly relocating Palestinians from their land is a red line/ Tel Aviv does not have a positive stance
IRNA reported that Egypt's Foreign Minister told Al Jazeera that forcing Palestinians off their land is a "red line" and that Tel Aviv has shown no positive stance.
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza, Egypt
After American, Egyptian and Turkish advice.. bin Salman asks for dialogue with "Ansar Allah"
Al-Akhbar reported that, amid regional contacts, bin Salman has proposed a truce and dialogue with "Ansar Allah" over Yemen's conflict.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, Turkey, United States
Bin Salman in Egypt seeking support: Sanaa keeps the Saudi depth under fire
Al-Akhbar reported that Sanaa escalated operations into the Saudi depth for a second time in 48 hours, striking military and oil facilities.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt
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