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Sexual violence in Egypt takes on political dimension
A four-person Israeli security delegation arrived in Cairo for talks with Egyptian officials. The talks will reportedly focus on the stalled peace process, the security situation in the Sinai, and Israel's recent strike on a weapons convoy in Syria.
A bipartisan group of US senators called for the restructuring of US aid to Egypt to focus more heavily on counterterrorism efforts, particularly in the Sinai. Senator Lindsey Graham said that "the Sinai ... has become a terrorist safe haven."
US concerned at "climate of impunity" in Egypt
Angry protests broke out on the second anniversary of former President Mubarak's ouster. Clerics from Egypt's leading religious institution chose the country's Grand Mufti, a position previously appointed by the president.
Hamas: Egypt destroying Gaza smuggling tunnels by flooding them
Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh boom threatened by Morsi assault on foreign ownership
Communications with Ayman al Zawahiri highlighted in 'Nasr City cell' case
The Egyptian press has reported on two letters written by Muhammad Jamal to Ayman al Zawahiri. Jamal's trainees reportedly took part in the Sept. 11, 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya. The letters do not deal with the Benghazi assault, but one of them was written less than one month beforehand.Egyptian Salafist leaders plan visit to Gaza
Violent tide of Salafism threatens the Arab spring
Fatwa in Egypt Permits Killing Morsi Opponents
A judge ordered YouTube to be blocked for 30 days for carrying the trailer to the controversial film "Innocence of Muslims" that caused massive protests in September 2012. An Islamic Jihad leader endorsed the use of violence against opponents of President Morsi. The opposition planned four rallies against Morsi for Monday.
Across the country thousands of demonstrators marched, denouncing President Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood. One was killed and 40 injured in clashes with police.
Several hardline Muslim clerics issued a fatwa calling for the killing of prominent opposition leaders. The government condemned the action and beefed up security around the opposition leaders' homes.
MSC in Jerusalem releases biography of member killed in June 2012
A video biography of one of the two members of the Mujahideen Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem (MSC) who carried out the June 18, 2012 cross-border attack that killed one Israeli civilian was posted on jihadist forums.
Ahmadinejad visits Cairo: How sect tempers Islamist ties between Egypt, Iran
Mohamed ElBaradei, head of the opposition National Salvation Front coalition, denounced a fatwa that authorized the killing of NSF members. An NGO linked to the Muslim Brotherhood called for the National Council for Women and other women's rights associations to be abolished.
Prominent al Qaeda leader killed in drone strike in 2012
Abd el Kader Mahmoud Mohamed el Sayed was a close advisor to al Qaeda emir Ayman al Zawahiri and served as a military commander in Afghanistan before he was killed. El Sayed was involved in the Luxor massacre and, while living in Milan, was recorded by Italian intelligence discussing terror plots against the West.Iran's Ahmadinejad in Egypt on historic visit
Tunisia: Nation's Dangerous Identity Politics
