Egypt, Sisi
Egypt Replaces Its Powerful Spy Chief, a Key Gaza Mediator
Gen. Abbas Kamel, a longtime confidant of Egypt’s president, oversaw the country’s most important international relationships and helped maintain the president’s authoritarian grip.
Egypt's Sisi replaces head of powerful general intelligence agency
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi named Major General Hassan Mahmoud Rashad as head of the powerful general intelligence agency on Wednesday, appointing the outgoing chief Abbas Kamel as an adviser to the presidency.
Egypt's Sisi appoints new chief of powerful intelligence agency
Egypt's president on Wednesday appointed a new director of its General Intelligence Service, a powerful agency that has played a key role in Gaza cease-fire talks.
Egypt’s Sisi Reshuffles Top Intelligence Agency’s Leadership
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has appointed Major General Hassan Mahmoud Rashad as the new head of the country’s general intelligence agency, replacing Abbas Kamel, who becomes a presidential adviser.
Egypt Replaces Spy Chief Trusted by U.S., Israel and Hamas
Abbas Kamel played an instrumental role in brokering cease-fire and hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
Egypt’s Sisi replaces head of intelligence agency
CAIRO: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi named Major General Hassan Mahmoud Rashad as head of the powerful general intelligence agency on Wednesday, appointing the outgoing chief Abbas Kamel as an adviser to the presidency.
Egypt's Sisi Names New Spy Chief
Key regional mediator Egypt has replaced the head of its powerful state intelligence agency, local media reported, putting new chief Hassan Rashad at the helm of stalled Gaza talks.
Why did President Sisi remove his trusted intelligence director?
Despite claims that Abbas Kamel was removed for health reasons, some speculate Sisi's deputy was replaced on other grounds.
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Why Sisi is shaking up Egypt's security services
While observers might quickly point to foreign affairs as the instigator of Egypt’s recent security reshuffles, they more ...
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El Sisi names new chief of intelligence agency, replacing long-time close aide and confidant
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Wednesday appointed Hassan Mahmoud Rashad as head of the country's intelligence ...
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Egypt’s Intelligence Agency Sees Leadership Change As Rashad Takes Over From Kamel
President Sisi has appointed Major General Hassan Rashad as Egypt's new intelligence chief, succeeding Abbas Kamel.
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El-Sisi appoints Hassan Rashad head of General Intelligence Service
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi appointed Wednesday Hassan Mahmoud Rashad as Head of Egypt's General Intelligence Service (GIS ...