Date of source: Wednesday, October 17, 2007
A Muslim Brotherhood key leader Dr. ‘Isām al-‘Iryān has reportedly stated that his group will recognize the existence of Israel if they come to power. The statement has provoked anger amongst members and leaders of the banned group because they abidingly reject Israel as an independent state in the...
Date of source: Sunday, October 21, 2007
The chancellor of the Azhar University is expected to participate in a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI and the chief rabbi of Israel at the International meeting for peace.
Date of source: Sunday, October 14, 2007
Ishāq Ibrāhīm sheds light on the International Religious Freedom Report 2007 that was released by the U.S. Department of State. He mentions parts of the report that comment on Egypt and other countries.
Date of source: Thursday, October 11, 2007
The Egyptian Minister of Endowments Ḥamdī Zaqzūq calls on Muslims to visit Jerusalem and the Aqṣá mosque as a sign of support for the Palestinians. The call sparked protest amongst Muslims and Copts.
Date of source: Saturday, October 13, 2007
In a prolonged interview with Sanā’ al-Sa‘īd of al-Usbū‘, Pope Shenouda III spoke about a number of important issues in the Arab world.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Pope Shenouda renews his refusal to allow Copts’ to visit Jerusalem without their Muslim brothers.
Date of source: Friday, January 5, 2007
In his interview with Sanā’ al-Sa‘īd, Pope Shenouda does not expect a quick solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict without first achieving Arabic harmony. He also discussed issues related to U.S. aid, foreign interference, the Iranian case, illegal emigration, and other Egypt-related issues.
Date of source: Thursday, September 27, 2007
The author discusses the relationship between the Muslim Brotherhood and the ruling political system from the Brotherhood’s establishment in 1928 until now.
Date of source: Sunday, September 30, 2007
The International Religious Freedom Report 2007 on Egypt sparked the protests of Egyptian observers and journalists who considered it interference in Egypt’s interior affairs to serve U.S. interests.
Date of source: Friday, September 28, 2007
The author presents an interview with Dr. Ḥamdī Zaqzūq the minister of endowments, where he talks about his opinion concerning dialogue between civilizations.