Israel Preparing for Passover ISIS Attack in Sinai
Some Israelis were trying to find alternative routs to reach the Sinai beaches, possibly via Jordan.
Report: Egypt Readied Rafah Border Crossing for Permanent Operation
Surveillance cameras have been installed throughout the crossing terminal.
IDF Soldier Wounded by Gunfire from Sinai
The IDF has increased security around the work on the ground to erect a barrier facing the Gaza Strip, adding special forces to the defense effort.
1 Dead, 3 Wounded After IDF Tank Slips Down Riverbed
As the tank rolled down the incline, it reportedly began to slip down and then fell -- and a shell being carried within the tank exploded.
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.
Decision to Open Border Mosques Points to Possible Sinwar Escape Route into Egypt
The mosques have tunnels under them leading them into Egypt.
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.
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.
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.
Russian Officials Says Plane Broke in Mid-Air Raising Speculation of a Bomb On Board
“The [ISIS] statement does not say they shot it down, but that they destroyed it,” Trotignon said. “You could imagine explosives on board, or sabotage.”
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."
Watch: Israel’s Navy Foiled Hamas’ Weapons Smuggling in Northern Sinai
Following a chase, the vessel with two terrorists onboard were arrested and taken for interrogation.
Spillover Fire Strikes IDF on Southern Border
An IDF vehicle was damaged by the gunfire, but none of the Israeli soldiers were physically injured.
Sinai Mosque Death Toll at 305
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi vowed a "brute' response to the attack on the mosque.
ISIS Driving Christians Out of Northern Sinai
Since January 30 seven Christians have been murdered by ISIS in the region; five shot, one beheaded and one set on fire.
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.
Southern Israel on Red Alert Following Night of Multiple Rocket Attacks
At least two of the rockets was identified as having been launched from a site in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.
Israeli Tourism Industry Hoping to Lure Blocked Sharm el-Sheikh Customers
The Tourism Bureau estimated that the incoming tour cancellations for the winter season will be about 25%
Egypt’s El-Sisi Meeting Trump Monday at White House
A boost from Washington would go a long way towards giving El-Sisi extra validation at home and a stronger arm in the region.
Report: Israeli Drones Attack Sinai Terrorists with Egypt’s Approval
The IDF has said in the past that it's "only a matter of time" before Sinai based terrorists strike at Israel, which is why it has become involved in denying them increased capabilities.
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.
Rocket Launched from Sinai (and Gaza) at Israel
A few rockets fell short this morning...
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.
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.”
Israel’s Hotovely Calls on World to Unite Against Terror
Hotovely called on the world to "unite against the Axis of Evil" and terror with "an iron fist."
Report: Egypt Thwarts Rocket Fire Aimed at Israel from Sinai
It's not yet clear who was intending to attack Israel from Egyptian territory.
Egyptian Soldier Shot Dead by Sniper in Rafah
Meanwhile, according to the Hamas government, the Egyptians have kept the Rafah border crossings open all day Sunday and will keep it open Monday.
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."
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.