Egyptian TV Hosts Mock and Condemn Hamas
Anchors blast leaders for indulging in 'luxury cars' and 'nudist beaches'
Egypt
Both Israel and Egypt Rejected Kerry’s Assistance in Cease-Fire Negotiations
Secretary of State John Kerry offered numerous times to fly to Cairo or Jerusalem to assist in cease-fire negotiations but was told that the sides “didn’t need American mediation,” according to an account of events by Haaretz.
Hamas Rejects Egypt-Backed, Israeli-Accepted Ceasefire
Ceasefire was to have gone into effect this morning
JERUSALEM—Hamas has rejected a ceasefire negotiated by the Egyptian government and agreed to by Israel that was to have gone into effect at 9 A.M. this morning.
Dozens of rockets from the Gaza Strip were launched into Israel after 9 A.M. in defiance of the Egyptian government, which had proposed the cease-fire. Israel refrained from responding for four-and-a-half hours, apparently to give time to Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza to reassess. Planes then resumed attacks on rocket launch sites.
Leahy Holds Up Egypt’s Apache Attack Helicopters
Administration announced waiver of restrictions on delivery of Apaches in April
A U.S. senator is blocking the delivery of 10 U.S. Apache attack helicopters urgently sought by the Egyptian government since last spring to battle al Qaeda terrorists in the Sinai peninsula.
New Egyptian Government Invites Iran to Inauguration
Egypt has extended an invitation to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to attend the inauguration of newly installed President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, according to Reuters.
NBC Reporter: U.S. Relations Have Not Improved With a Single Nation Under Obama
NBC Chief Foreign Correspondent: Our allies are confused
U.S. Lifts Ban on Attack Helicopters for Egypt
Shipment follows new threat by al Qaeda leader to conduct attacks on Egyptian security forces
The Obama administration has reversed course and will send Egypt new Apache attack helicopters that were urgently requested by Cairo in March to counter the growing threat from al Qaeda terrorists in the Sinai Peninsula.
Israeli Navy Thwarts Attempt to Smuggle Explosives from Egypt to Gaza
The Israeli Navy foiled an attempt to smuggle explosives on Palestinian boats from Egypt into the Gaza Strip, Israel Hayom reports.
State Dept Condemns Egypt Death Sentences
‘The implementation of these sentences would be unconscionable’
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Obama administration rejects urgent appeal from Egypt to deliver Apache attack helicopters
The Obama administration has turned down an urgent appeal from Egypt’s government for the delivery of U.S. Apache attack helicopters needed for counterterrorism operations in the Sinai Peninsula.
