U.S. and Egypt Put Improving Egypt’s Human Rights on the Agenda

Both countries took steps aimed at improving Egypt’s poor human rights record, but rights advocates found them short of the mark.

Blinken Leaves Middle East With Cease-Fire Intact but Aid Uncertain

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with the leaders of Egypt and Jordan to discuss rebuilding war-ravaged Gaza, largely avoiding talk of a long-term Israeli-Palestinian agreement.

Blinken Will Seek to Bolster Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hamas

The secretary of state will also use his trip to the region this week to work on humanitarian aid for Gaza but has no plans to pursue full-fledged peace talks.