Sivan 8, 5778, 5/22/2018
Sinai Terrorism Report: Egypt doubles number of soldiers in SinaiIsrael has reportedly agreed to Egypt's request to increase the number of its soldiers fighting ISIS in the Sinai Peninsula. ISIS urges attacks during Egypt electionsVideo purportedly by ISIS affiliate in Egypt calls for attacks during next month’s presidential elections. Egypt launches major anti-jihadist operationEgyptian army launches Operation Sinai 2018 against jihadists in swathes of territory, including Sinai.Egypt military: Only we conduct operations in the SinaiEgypt’s military spokesperson denies report that Israel has been attacking ISIS targets in Sinai with Egyptian approval. ANALYSIS: Israel is fighting a five-front warIsrael appears to be enjoying a ‘quiet’ period, but below the radar, Israel is engaged in a covert war on five fronts.Egypt sentences 9 ISIS terrorists to deathMilitary court in Egypt sentences to death nine members of local ISIS affiliate who were convicted of involvement in 2013 attacks. Egypt hangs 15 convicted terroristsEgyptian authorities execute 15 prisoners convicted of attacks in the Sinai Peninsula.Egyptian police kill 9 suspected terroristsNine people suspected of belonging to Sinai terrorist cell killed in police raid in northeastern Egypt. Hell on earthHow does one explain Muslim apathy evinced towards mass murder in the Middle East, whether it is perpetrated by the followers of Islam or by world powers? 'ISIS's goal is not to harm Israel'Middle East expert Dr. Dror Manor says Sinai attack was ISIS sending a message that it's still around.ISIS warned Egyptian villagers before attackElders of Sinai village where mosque was attacked were warned by ISIS to stop collaborating with security forces and suspend Sufi rituals. Egypt-Gaza crossing remains closed after Sinai attackEgypt keeps Rafah border crossing closed following attack on Sinai mosque in which more than 300 people were killed. Sisi vows to respond to Sinai attack 'with brute force'Egyptian President condemns Sinai mosque attack in which at least 235 people were killed.Egypt scraps Rafah reopening following Sinai attackEgypt announces it won't reopen Rafah border crossing following ISIS attack in northern Sinai.18 killed in terror attack in SinaiISIS claims attack on a security convoy in North Sinai. ISIS kills four Bedouin in the SinaiISIS suicide bomber attacks tribal checkpoint in Sinai Peninsula, killing four members of a powerful local tribe. Egyptian forces kill Sinai monastery shooterEgyptian security forces kill gunman suspected of shooting policeman near St. Catherine's monastery in the Sinai. Policeman killed in attack near Sinai monasteryGunmen attack security forces near St. Catherine's Monastery in Egypt's south Sinai.Sinai terrorist leader killed in air strikeFounder of Sinai-based terrorist group that pledged allegiance to ISIS killed in air strike.10 Egyptian soldiers killed in the SinaiTen members of Egypt's military killed during anti-terror operation in the Sinai Peninsula. Israelis warned of 'imminent danger' of Sinai terrorCounter-Terrorism Bureau issues a warning to Israelis to leave the Sinai Peninsula immediately, cites an imminent terror threat.Egypt: Terrorists kill five policemen in the SinaiAt least five Egyptian policemen killed when terrorists open fire on their vehicle in the central Sinai Peninsula.Islamists kill senior Egyptian officerSuspected Islamist terrorists gun down a senior Egyptian army officer near his home in Cairo.Egypt's ISIS affiliate kills police driver in the SinaiEgyptian security officials say a police driver kidnapped by terrorists this week has been publicly shot dead in Sinai. Egypt foils terrorist attack in northern SinaiEgyptian security forces foil jihadist attack on security checkpoint in North Sinai's Sheikh Zuweid city. Fiji to recall some of its peacekeepers from SinaiFiji bringing home about 65 peacekeepers it has stationed in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula due to security threats. Abbas and Sisi, the starling and the ravenAbbas sees Sisi as a kindred spirit, but that does not mean that Sisi will fulfill his requests.American military considering withdrawing from SinaiUnited States military reportedly considering pulling troops from northeastern Sinai due to threat from ISIS. Sisi admits 'terrorism' behind downing of Russian planeEgyptian President acknowledges for the first time that Russian plane crash in the Sinai Peninsula in October was a terrorist attack. Egyptian planes cross into Israeli airspaceIsrael reportedly allows Egyptian Air Force planes to enter its airspace in order to fight Sinai's ISIS affiliate.Egyptian Salafi politician shot dead in the SinaiEgypt's leading Islamist party says gunmen on a motorcycle kill their party's secretary. Sisi: Security Measures Near Gaza Not Harming PalestiniansEgyptian President says security measures taken by his country along the border with Gaza were coordinated with the Palestinian Authority.Human Rights Watch: Egypt Harming Thousands in the SinaiHuman rights organization warns that Egypt’s military campaign against insurgents in northern Sinai is harming thousands of civilians.Washington to Send 75 Extra Troops to SinaiWashington reinforcing its military presence in the Sinai following a roadside bomb attack last week. Egypt Closes the Rafah Crossing After Four DaysEgyptian authorities close the Rafah crossing with Gaza after allowing 2,579 Gazans to leave the territory for humanitarian reasons. Four Palestinians Reportedly Abducted in SinaiGaza's Hamas rulers say gunmen abducted four Palestinians who were on a bus bound for the Cairo airport. Sisi Approves Special Courts for Terror-Related CasesEgyptian President approves anti-terrorism law that sets up special courts and provides protections to its enforcers. Egypt Kills 63 Jihadists in the SinaiEgypt's military launches airstrikes and ground operations on Sinai jihadists, killing 63. Will Egypt Ask for IAF Assistance in Sinai?Middle East expert Prof. Hillel Frisch doesn't rule out possibility that Israel will help Egypt deal with ISIS with air power, if asked. Sisi: We Foiled an ISIS Attempt to Set Up State in SinaiEgyptian President says his country foiled an attempt by ISIS to seize territory and set up an extremist state in the Sinai. Senior Hamas Member Condemns Sinai TerrorismMousa Abu Marzouk says ongoing Sinai terrorism "undermines our security". ISIS in Sinai Claims Rocket Attack on IsraelSinai Province group claims to have fired three rockets on "occupied Palestine".Egypt Passes Anti-Terror Law Hours after Sinai AttackEgypt's government adopts law which stipulates harsher punishments to those convicted of terrorism.Egypt Kills 22 Suspected Terrorists in the SinaiEgyptian security forces kill 22 suspected terrorists who were planning to target security forces in the North Sinai province. Sinai Terrorists Claim Rocket Attack on UN AirportSinai Province, Islamic State's Egypt affiliate, fires rockets on an airport in Sinai used by UN peacekeeping forces. Sinai Jihadist Leader Calls for Attacks on Local JudgesLeader of ISIS-linked Sinai Province calls on followers to attack local judges.Sinai Terrorists Kill Four, Including Two JudgesGunmen kill two Egyptian judges, a prosecutor and a drive in the El-Arish, hours after Morsi sentenced to death. Sinai Terrorists Kill 10 Soldiers in Several AttacksTen Egyptian soldiers killed and 17 injured in several concurrent attacks by armed groups in southern Sheikh Zuweid. Egypt to Reopen Rafah Crossing for Two DaysEgypt to reopen border crossing with Gaza on Monday and Tuesday to allow humanitarian cases to cross. Hamas Slams Egyptian Media Over 'Incitement and Deception'Hamas spokesman denies reports that Gaza is supporting Sinai terrorism, says a "Zionist" network is spreading false rumors. Egyptian Airstrikes Kill Dozens of Terrorists in SinaiEgyptian military airstrikes have killed at least 27 fighters in the northern Sinai region. Dozens Killed in Series of Terrorist Attacks in SinaiISIS branch claims attacks that killed at least 26 people in army and police positions as well as a hotel in El-Arish. Egypt Extends North Sinai Curfew by Three MonthsEgypt’s Prime Minister extends curfew that was imposed following two deadly attacks in Sinai in October. Egypt Starts Evacuating Homes as it Doubles Gaza Buffer ZoneEgypt begins work on doubling the width of a buffer zone along the border with Gaza, evacuating 1,220 homes in the process.4 Policemen Wounded in Sinai Bomb AttackFour Egyptian policemen wounded by an explosive device was planted at the entrance to an apartment building in the Sinai.Egypt Set to Begin Doubling Gaza Buffer ZoneWork to begin next week to double the width of a buffer zone being built along Egypt's border with Gaza to prevent terrorist infiltration.Egyptian Officer and Soldier Killed by Roadside BombRoadside bomb strikes an Egyptian army vehicle, killing an officer and a soldier in the Sinai. |
