The Muslim Brotherhood was established in Egypt nearly a century ago and has branches across the world.
November 18, 2025
high
descriptive
Origins and global presence of the Muslim Brotherhood
A disarmament model can involve militants surrendering weapons to a third party (for example, Egypt, Qatar, or Turkey), receiving conditional amnesty if they refrain from returning to military activity, being transferred to areas under their group's control, and having the infrastructure they used (such as tunnels) destroyed.
November 06, 2025
high
process
Describes a multi-step approach proposed for disarming an armed faction while seeking to avoid renewed hostilities.
Israel's land border with Egypt is approximately 200 kilometers (130 miles) long.
November 06, 2025
high
geographical
Border length between Israel and Egypt as commonly reported in geopolitical descriptions.
A 20-point ceasefire plan includes forming an international stabilization force composed of Arab and other partner nations to work with Egypt and Jordan on securing Gaza's borders and ensuring respect for a ceasefire.
November 02, 2025
high
policy
Component of a ceasefire/stabilization plan intended to secure Gaza's borders and uphold a ceasefire.
The International Stabilization Force (ISF) concept envisions combining a newly established Palestinian police force trained and vetted by the United States, Egypt, and Jordan with troop contributions from Arab and Muslim countries.
October 30, 2025
high
policy
Describes the intended composition of a proposed international security force for Gaza.
A stated operational focus for the International Stabilization Force (ISF) is securing Gaza's borders with Israel and Egypt and preventing arms smuggling.
October 30, 2025
high
operational
Describes the security objectives attributed to the proposed force.
International stabilization efforts often involve consulting neighboring states with prior experience in policing and stabilization operations, such as Jordan and Egypt.
October 27, 2025
high
temporal
Neighboring states with relevant experience are frequently engaged as advisors or partners in stabilization planning.
A fully reopened Rafah border crossing would facilitate Gaza residents traveling internationally, seeking medical treatment abroad, or visiting family in Egypt.
October 18, 2025
high
temporal
Describes typical functions and potential impacts of reopening an international border crossing for Gaza residents.
Rafah is a city on the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt.
October 17, 2025
high
descriptive
Geographic location relevant to cross-border humanitarian access and reconstruction planning.
The Rafah Crossing is a key border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip that serves as a primary overland gateway for movement of people and delivery of humanitarian supplies.
October 15, 2025
high
geographic
Describes the role of the Rafah Crossing in Egypt–Gaza movement and aid delivery.
The Rafah crossing is a land border crossing that connects the Gaza Strip and Egypt.
October 14, 2025
high
descriptive
Geographic/border crossing connecting Gaza and Egypt, often referenced in discussions of aid and border control.
Sharm el-Sheikh is a resort town in Egypt located on the Red Sea.
October 13, 2025
high
descriptive
Geographic location of a well-known Egyptian resort city.
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is the President of Egypt.
October 13, 2025
high
descriptive
Incumbent head of state of Egypt.
Sharm el-Sheikh is a resort city on the Red Sea in Egypt.
October 12, 2025
high
geographical
Geographic description of an Egyptian city
Aid trucks entering Gaza from Egypt are routed to an inspection area at the Kerem Shalom crossing for screening by Israeli troops.
October 12, 2025
high
procedural
Describes the inspection process for cross-border humanitarian deliveries into Gaza.
The Philadelphi Corridor is a narrow strip of land along the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt.
October 09, 2025
high
geographic
Geographic feature referenced in discussions of border control and security arrangements around Gaza.
The Gaza Strip has a population of more than 2 million; during the Gaza war many residents were repeatedly displaced and large numbers were concentrated in tent encampments in southern Gaza near the border with Egypt.
October 08, 2025
high
temporal
Population size and patterns of displacement and concentration in southern Gaza during the conflict.
Egypt and Qatar serve as mediators in indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas, shuttling between the parties to facilitate talks.
October 06, 2025
high
procedural
Describes recurring diplomatic roles used to facilitate Israel–Hamas negotiations.
Diplomatic intermediaries such as Egypt and Qatar commonly serve as conduits to convey proposals and communications between the United States and non-state armed groups during ceasefire negotiations.
September 29, 2025
high
operational
Use of third-party states as mediators in negotiations involving states and non-state armed groups.
Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey have served as mediators in indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
September 07, 2025
high
diplomatic
Third-party states facilitating talks between Israel and Hamas.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has been closed since May 2024 after Israel took control of the Gaza-side terminal.
May 01, 2024
high
temporal
Status and cause of the Rafah crossing closure beginning in May 2024.
Before the October 2023 war, the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt was the only Gaza crossing not controlled by Israel.
October 07, 2023
high
temporal
Describes control status of Gaza border crossings prior to the 2023 outbreak of war.
A 2023 report from CAPMAS (Egypt's official national statistics agency) indicated the average monthly salary for public and private sector employees in Egypt was about 5,005 Egyptian pounds, equivalent to less than $160 U.S. dollars.
January 01, 2023
high
temporal
National average monthly wage reported by Egypt's official statistics agency.
The Oct. 6, 1973 war between Egypt and Israel (commonly known as the October War) is historically linked to the process that resulted in Egypt regaining control of the Sinai Peninsula.
October 06, 1973
high
historical
Historical context connecting the 1973 October War to subsequent territorial changes involving the Sinai Peninsula.
Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas have been mediated by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt.
high
general
Describes typical mediators involved in indirect Israel–Hamas negotiations.
Security experts assess that tourists in Egypt are more likely to encounter scams, harassment, and petty theft (including pickpocketing in crowded markets, taxi overcharging and aggressive sales tactics) than violent crimes such as armed robbery or assault.
high
general
General risk profile for tourists based on expert assessments of common criminal behavior encountered by visitors.
Analyses and expert commentary note that Egyptian security forces prioritize deterring larger threats such as terrorism (notably risks in the Sinai Peninsula), and that factors including corruption, bureaucracy and low pay can limit accountability and contribute to inconsistent enforcement against petty crime, with small bribes sometimes used to expedite processes.
high
general
Characterization of law enforcement focus and systemic challenges affecting petty-crime enforcement in Egypt.
Sharm el-Sheikh is a Red Sea resort located on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt.
high
geographic
General geographic identification of Sharm el-Sheikh.
Ceasefire and conflict-resolution talks related to Gaza frequently involve multiple international mediators and participants, including regional states and their officials (for example Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt), international actors such as the United States, and negotiating teams representing both Israeli and Palestinian parties.
high
process
Describes the common composition of mediation efforts in Gaza-related negotiations.
International ceasefire monitoring task forces can include military officers from multiple countries and monitor compliance without deploying forces into the conflict zone.
high
process
Describes common organizational features and operational approaches for ceasefire monitoring bodies.
Cease-fire negotiations commonly include defining lines for troop withdrawals, arrangements for the release of prisoners or hostages, and the delineation of control over border crossings such as the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza.
high
procedural
Describes typical components and negotiation points in cease-fire agreements involving armed parties and external mediators.
Regional states such as Egypt and Qatar have acted as mediators in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
medium
process
Describes a recurring mediation role played by regional actors in Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire talks.
Sharm el-Sheikh is a seaside city in Egypt.
high
temporal
Geographic identification of an Egyptian coastal city.
Sharm el-Sheikh is a coastal city in Egypt that hosts international summits and conferences.
high
geographic
Geographic description and typical use as a venue for international meetings.
The Rafah border crossing is a land crossing that links the Gaza Strip with Egypt.
high
contextual
Describes the geographic connection provided by the Rafah crossing.
Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey have served as critical intermediaries in negotiations involving Hamas.
high
general
These states have acted as channels or mediators between Hamas and other negotiating parties in ceasefire and hostage-negotiation contexts.
The Rafah border crossing connects the Gaza Strip and Egypt.
high
contextual
International border crossing between Gaza and Egypt
Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey can serve as intermediary states in negotiations with Hamas and have been used as critical channels for communicating with Hamas negotiators.
high
procedural
Refers to common diplomatic role of these states as intermediaries in negotiations involving Hamas.
Control of the Philadelphi Corridor along the Egypt–Gaza border can materially affect the ability to move or smuggle weapons and goods between Egypt and the Gaza Strip.
medium
operational
Border corridor control is commonly cited as influencing smuggling routes and cross-border flows into Gaza.
The Muslim Brotherhood is an Islamist political movement that was founded in Egypt and has been an influential political force in multiple countries across the Middle East.
high
organizational
Description of the nature and regional influence of the Muslim Brotherhood as an organization.