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Smoke rises from Israeli bombardment of the southern Lebanese area of Kfar Tibnit. AFP

War deepens Egypt's fears of Israel reshaping region by force

Cairo's multibillion-dollar arms build-up increasingly seen by Egyptians as justified in face of Middle East turmoil

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Egypt increases military readiness as El Sisi warns of risks from widening war

Egypt's war dilemma: How US ally with improving Iran ties is responding

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, right, shared iftar with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in Jeddah. AFP

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Egypt open to supporting Ethiopia’s Red Sea access if Nile water dispute softens

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Egypt announces discovery of Old Kingdom tombs in Aswan

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Egypt and Turkey deepen newly forged alliance with arms deals and manufacturing ties

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The limestone baboon will be presented by David Aaron at TEFAF Maastricht in March. Photo: David Aaron

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The 2,500-year-old statue could fetch £250,000

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Egypt frustrated with Israel over Trump's Gaza peace plan

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El Sisi appoints head of military academy as Egyptian defence minister

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Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi meets Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Tuesday before the cabinet reshuffle. Photo: Egyptian Presidency / Facebook

Egypt's parliament approves cabinet reshuffle

Ministers of defence, foreign affairs and interior retain posts

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Video of clash on Cairo bus prompts debate on women's safety in Egypt

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Egypt raises concerns with US over Israeli restrictions at Rafah crossing

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UN-backed Palestinian committee meant to take over Gaza administration blocked from entry

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Masterminds of Khufu's Egyptian restaurant celebrate being named Mena's best

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