Egyptian Army

Egyptian soldier killed in shootout with IDF

Egyptian soldiers fire on IDF troops in area of Rafah Crossing as tensions over Rafah operation escalate.

11 Egyptian soldiers killed by extremists in Sinai Peninsula

Egyptian media said the army had 'foiled' the attack.

Egypt kills 18 suspected Islamists in Sinai

Egypt's military kills 18 suspected Islamists in aerial and ground operations in Sinai town of Bir al-Abd.

Egyptian army thwarts Sinai attack, kills 10 terrorists

Egypt's army says it killed 10 terrorists as its forces thwarted a major terror attack on a military checkpoint in North Sinai.

Egypt military: Only we conduct operations in the Sinai

Egypt’s military spokesperson denies report that Israel has been attacking ISIS targets in Sinai with Egyptian approval.

Sisi names new chief of staff

Egyptian President names new armed forces chief of staff, days after terrorist attack in Giza province.

Egypt Cracking Down on Gaza Tunnels by Filling Area with Water

Egyptian military building fish farm along the Gaza border in order to shut down remaining smuggling tunnels.

Egyptian Airstrikes Kill Dozens of Terrorists in Sinai

Egyptian military airstrikes have killed at least 27 fighters in the northern Sinai region.

World Silent as Gazans Suffer Egyptian Expulsion

Gaza residents complain of constant explosions 'worse than IDF op.' as their homes are demolished, and local economy collapses.

ICC Rejects Muslim Brotherhood Request to Probe Egypt's Military

ICC says it rejected a bid by the Muslim Brotherhood to probe the military's alleged crimes against humanity in Egypt.

Egypt's Sisi Hints He Will Run for President

After many rumors, Sisi finally says he can't 'turn his back on calls by majority of Egyptians' for his presidential campaign.

Egypt's Army: Sisi Was 'Misinterpreted'

Egypt's army says a Kuwaiti newspaper "misinterpreted" comments by Abdel Fattah al-Sisi that he will run for the presidency.

Egypt's Army Backs Sisi for Presidency

Egypt's top military body backs Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to run for the presidency. He is expected to resign as army chief within days.

Egyptian Officials: First the Muslim Brotherhood, then Hamas

Senior Egyptian officials say the military plans to take on Hamas in Gaza, which is a "threat to Egypt's national security."

Egypt Arrests Terrorist Involved in August 2012 Border Attack

Egypt nabs a jihadist suspected of involvement in an ambush that killed 16 Egyptian soldiers near the border with Israel last year.

'Israeli Mind Control' Behind Cleric's Controversial Comments

Egyptian celebrity takes conspiracy theories to a whole new level, after preacher claims Egyptian army "worse than Israel."

Egypt's Al-Sissi: Morsi's Ousting Prevented a Civil War

Egypt’s armed forces ousted former President Mohammed Morsi to avoid a “civil war,” says army chief in an interview.

Sinai Terrorists: Egyptian Army is 'the Enemy of Allah'

Al-Qaeda-linked group in Sinai denounces the Egyptian army as “an enemy of Allah” because of its crackdown on Sinai terrorists.

Egypt Air Force Jets in Northern Sinai

Jets seen over Sheikh Zwaid. Egyptian soldier reported wounded by terrorist fire.

Egypt Finds Evidence of Hamas Involvement in Sinai Terror

Hamas rejects Egyptian army's allegations that it has been cooperating with Sinai terrorists.

Hamas in Crisis as Egypt Terror Crackdown Continues

Egypt’s counter-terror operations and anti-Islamist rhetoric leave Hamas in a precarious position.

Egyptian Army Sinai Offensive Enters Its Second Day

Military helicopters carried out air raids, soldiers seize anti-aircraft missiles.

Egypt Shuts Down Rafiah Crossing After Sinai Crackdown

Egypt closes the Rafiah crossing with Gaza, citing "security concerns" following a crackdown on Sinai terrorists.

Hamas Facing Trouble from Without and Within

Hamas faces new Egyptian campaign on border as young group ‘Tamarod’ continues call for rebellion.

Beilin: The Egyptian Army Rigged the Election

Former minister reveals that the Egyptian army rigged the results of last year’s elections, fearing protests from the Muslim Brotherhood.

Signs of a Rebellion in Egypt's Army?

Local Egyptian website publishes a statement by Egyptian officers in which they denounce the army's intervention in political affairs.

Egypt May Start Taking Action Against Morsi Supporters

Security forces are expected to start taking action against supporters of ousted President Morsi who are staging sit-ins.

Egypt Denies There Was an Israeli Airstrike in Sinai

"There is no truth whatsoever" that Israel attacked in the Sinai, says a spokesman for the Egyptian army.

Kerry: The Egyptian Army 'Saved Democracy'

U.S. Secretary of State says that the Egyptian army, which deposed Morsi, intervened at the request of millions to protect democracy.

Egypt Warns: Sinai Terrorists Planning Friday Attacks

Egyptian commanders warn: Protests in Cairo, attacks in Sinai.

Egyptian Army Gives Brotherhood a 48 Hour Ultimatum

The Egyptian army gives the Muslim Brotherhood until Saturday to sign up for political reconciliation.

Family of Former President Morsi to Sue Egyptian Army

The family of former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi said Monday they plan to sue Egyptian Army officials for "kidnapping"

Egyptian Commander: We’ve Taken Control of Sinai

Egyptian military sources say the Sinai Peninsula is under control following counter-terror push.

Britain Blocks Exports to Egyptian Army

Britain revokes export licenses for equipment used by Egypt's military and police, saying it could be used against protesters.

First Time Since 6-Day War: Egypt Helicopter Over Gaza

One Egyptian army officer died and five soldiers were wounded Wednesday in ongoing battles with Islamist terrorists in Sinai

Israel Allows Entry of Egyptian Infantry Units into Sinai

Defense Minister approves a request by the Egyptian military to bring in two infantry battalions into the Sinai.

Former Egyptian Pres. Morsi Under ‘Criminal Investigation’

Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is officially under criminal investigation, a public prosecutor announced in a statement Saturday.

Egypt Seeks to Send Thousands of Soldiers to Sinai

Egypt is seeking permission to send thousands of soldiers to Sinai to battle terrorists, and Israel is likely to agree

Egyptian Army Announces Sinai Operation

Senior Egyptian Army official announces major operation in Sinai Desert, after another terror attack on the natural gas pipeline.

U.S. Cautious on Egypt, Calls for Quick Return to Democracy

U.S. national security team calls for a quick return of a democratically elected civilian government in Egypt.

Egypt's Military Boosts Presence in the Sinai

Hamas says Egypt's military has boosted its presence in the Sinai Peninsula. Israel says move was coordinated with it.

Muslim Brotherhood Rejects Army's Ultimatum

"The age of military coups is over," stresses Muslim Brotherhood member.

Egyptian Army to Morsi: You Have 48 Hours to Solve This Mess

As protests supporting and opposing Morsi mounted, Egypt's army set an ultimatum for the President

Report: Egyptian Army Tortured, Killed Civilians During Uprising

Egypt's armed forces participated in forced disappearances, torture and killings during the 2011 uprising, a leaked report finds.

Egyptians Rally, Call on Army to Assume Power

Hundreds of Egyptians demonstrated in Cairo to press for the army to assume power in a country plagued by unrest and instability.

Egypt army says killed 32 'criminals' in Sinai

Egyptian army kills 32 'criminals' in crackdown on Sinai terror.

Egyptian Official: The Balance of Military Power Will Change

Senior Egyptian security official says that the balance of military power in the Middle East will change significantly in the near future.

Israel Asks Egypt to Take Armor Out of Sinai – Report

Arab paper: Israel was only informed retroactively about deployment of armored forces in Sinai.

Morsi Tells Army: Improve Preparedness

After taking over the military reins, Egyptian president tells officers to prepare for dealing with "threats."

Islamist takeover complete: Morsi Fires Top Defense Brass

Muslim Brotherhood consolidating power: Defense Minister and Chief of Staff sacked, military shaved of extra powers.

60 Egyptian Tanks in Sinai

Egypt reportedly sends 60 tanks, 400 armored vehicles to El Arish in biggest deployment since 1979.

Morsi Fires Intelligence Chief, Sinai Governor

Gen. Morad Mu'afi sacked after terror attack that killed 16 Egyptian policemen.

Morsi Defies Military, Orders Dissolved Parliament to Reconvene

Egyptian President Morsi calls Islamist-dominated parliament to reconvene, defying a military decree dissolving the legislature.