Leiter: Israel Will ‘Very Soon’ Address Egyptian Military Buildup in Sinai

Egypt has constructed military bases in Sinai "that can only be used for offensive operations," the Israeli ambassador to the United States confirmed.

Cairo Ups Sinai Military Presence in Violation of Peace Treaty

"The presence of tanks near Israel's border is a blatant violation of the peace agreement," says IDF Lt. Col. (res.) Eliyahu Dekel.

Egypt’s Camp David Threat Serious but Not Imminent, says Former Deputy Envoy

Cairo's recent military buildup in the Sinai "requires clarification," said Knesset member Ruth Wasserman Lande

Egypt’s Large Military Presence in Sinai Raises Questions and Concerns

While Israel's defense establishment touts ongoing cooperation with Cairo, observers have concerns.

IDF Downs Drone Carrying 13 Rifles, Ammo near Egypt Border

The drone and weapons were handed over to security forces for examination.

Warnings: Egypt Prepares for Military Confrontation with Israel

Political officials in Jerusalem have voiced concern over Egypt's unprecedented military buildup.

Egypt Rejects Israel’s Call to Secure Rafah Border Against Hamas Smuggling

You probably thought it was Hamas making it difficult to reach a deal. Nope. It’s the honest broker, Egypt.

Egypt’s Stronghold on Rafah Crossing and Hamas Attacks Starve Millions of Gazans as UN...

Wosornu knows of only one culprit causing this catastrophe, and it ain’t Egypt or Hamas.

Egypt Rejects Israeli Proposal to Reopen Rafah Crossing

It is believed there are numerous smuggling tunnels between Egypt and Gaza under Rafah, and Egypt profited from the smuggling of goods and weapons to the Hamas enclave.

Bedouin Arms Merchant Makes Millions off Gazans Desperate to Escape

Hala has generated a minimum of $88 million since early March, helping more than 20,000 individuals flee Gaza.

US Says Rafah Evacuation Will Take Weeks, Possibly Longer

According to U.S. officials, a "flood" of humanitarian aid and the construction of temporary shelters will be necessary.

Rafah’s Shadow Economy: Profiteering and Corruption in Egypt’s Border Control

Evidence suggests that control of the Rafah crossing has shifted unofficially to Ibrahim al-Arjani, a Bedouin businessman with close ties to prominent figures including Mahmoud al-Sisi, the son of the Egyptian president.

Given Its $10,000 Take from Every Crossing Gazan, It’s Unsurprising Egypt Won’t Open Rafah’s...

It's not too late for Israel to start offering the same service as the Egyptians, only for free and via ships that offer reasonable rates.

Egypt Constructing Refugee City in North Sinai Ahead of Population Flood from Gaza

In November, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi categorically rejected the resettlement of Gazan Arabs in the Sinai.

Egypt Fears Gazan Immigration Wave But Knows Israel Must Control Philadelphi Corridor to Stop...

"If even one Palestinian refugee crosses over – the peace agreement will be nullified."

Cairo Warns: IDF Operations Along Gaza-Egypt Border Will Threaten Relations

“Egypt is able to protect its interests and sovereignty and these will not be surrendered to a group of extremist Israeli leaders seeking to drag the region into a state of conflict,” said the head of Egypt's State Information Services.

Female IDF Soldier Wounded in Gunfight Along Egypt Border

Some 20 suspected smugglers converged on the Nitzana commercial crossing, prompting IDF forces to open fire on them.

Hamas Still Has Tunnel Access on Egyptian Border

Israeli intelligence did not know the severity of the smuggling situation before the war.

Israel Strikes Hamas Sites Along Gaza-Egyptian Border for First Time

The sites that were struck in the Rafah area where Hamas terrorists were operating.

Egypt Working on ‘Long-Term’ Plan for Gaza Strip

Cairo would take a broader role in the economy and Israel would get "quiet."
An Israeli police sapper examines exploded remains of a rocket fired at the Red Sea resort city of Eilat. April 17, 2013.

Report: Egypt Thwarts Rocket Fire Aimed at Israel from Sinai

It's not yet clear who was intending to attack Israel from Egyptian territory.
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John Kerry Shakes Hands with Nicolás Maduro – Will He Collect the $15 Mil....

The State Department said the handshake was "unplanned,” and “immaterial," despite its denouncement of Maduro only days earlier.

As House Probes UFOs, US Army Vets Claim Sighting 8 on Israel-Egypt Border

The three vets said they had been told by a senior officer to “keep your mouth shut.”

Islamic State Attacks Natural Gas Pipeline in Northern Sinai

The blast caused a fire but no casualties, Egyptian security officials said.

Israel and Egypt Agree on Direct Flights from Tel Aviv to Sharm el-Sheikh

Flights are expected to begin during the intermediate days of Passover in April.

Ancient Christian Manuscripts from Mount Sinai Monastery Go Online via Israel’s National Library

The new, free collection includes images of 1,600 manuscripts, dozens of rare photos, and color footage taken after the Six-Day War.

Israel Weighs Egyptian Request to Downgrade Travel Advisory to Sinai

The Israeli Counter-Terrorism Bureau has classified Sinai in its most severe terrorism level—“a very high concrete threat—for 17 years.

Clinton Bailey’s Archive of Ancient Bedouin Culture Now Available for Free Online

Hundredsof hours of singular audio recordings, photos and slides from fifty years of research.

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