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
IDF Thwarts Drone Smuggling Weapons from Egypt to Gaza
The IDF located the drone and three weapons.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decision to Open Border Mosques Points to Possible Sinwar Escape Route into Egypt
The mosques have tunnels under them leading them into Egypt.
Egypt Working on ‘Long-Term’ Plan for Gaza Strip
Cairo would take a broader role in the economy and Israel would get "quiet."
Islamic State Attacks Natural Gas Pipeline in Northern Sinai
The blast caused a fire but no casualties, Egyptian security officials said.
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.
Multinational Force in Sinai Represents ‘an Insurance Policy,’ says Former Israeli Defense Official
Egyptian-Israeli relations are at their best level since the peace treaty was signed, mostly based on common security interests. But something can always go wrong.
Police Bust Massive Drug Haul on Egyptian Border
Police seized hundreds of kilograms of drugs worth millions.
Report: Egypt Readied Rafah Border Crossing for Permanent Operation
Surveillance cameras have been installed throughout the crossing terminal.
Revealed: Israel Regularly Launching Airstrikes at Sinai Terrorists with Egypt’s Blessing
The new Egyptian dependence on Israel to maintain the integrity of their borders is diminishing Egypt's role as independent broker in the Middle East peace negotiations.
Israeli, Egyptian Forces Battle Dozens of Drug Smugglers at the Border, Killing One
The Israeli forces lay in ambush until dozens of smugglers arrived at the border fence, placed ladders against the fence and began to dump to the Israeli side bags that contained very large quantities of drugs.
Netanyahu: Israel Has Foiled Dozens of Major Terror Attacks in Europe
"You’ll have the son of ISIS and the grandson of al-Qaeda that will be fighting [for] this new Shi’ite force."
Sinai Mosque Death Toll at 305
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi vowed a "brute' response to the attack on the mosque.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Rocket Attack on Southern Israel
Around the same time as the rocket attack on Israel, ISIS killed six Egyptian soldiers were killed and wounded dozens more in northern Sinai.
ISIS Suicide Bomber Kills Hamas Terrorist Commander in Gaza
What comes around goes around.
Sinai Rocket Falls Short
The IDF said nothing hit southern Israel.
Rocket Launched from Sinai
The IDF is checking if the rocket succeeded in crossing over into Israel or not.