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Again: Sinai Terrorists Hit Gas Pipeline

Terrorists in Egypt's restive Sinai blow up a gas pipeline that feeds an industrial area in the region.

Again: Sinai Terrorists Hit Gas Pipeline

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.

Egypt Arrests Terrorist Involved in August 2012 Border Attack

Egypt Arrests 27 Suspects in Attempt on Minister's Life

Egypt has arrested 27 members of a jihadist group suspected of involvement in an attempt to assassinate the Interior Minister.

Egypt Arrests 27 Suspects in Attempt on Minister's Life

Egypt Allows PA Pilgrims to Travel to Saudi Arabia

Egyptian authorities have allowed Gazans to cross through on their way to the Hajj, as tensions with Hamas continue.

Egypt Allows PA Pilgrims to Travel to Saudi Arabia

Egypt Has Plan to Strike Gaza

The Egyptian military plans to hit terror targets in Gaza if attacks on Egyptian soldiers continue.

Egypt Has Plan to Strike Gaza

Al-Qaeda Battles for Control on Israel’s Border

Terrorists in Sinai have joined Al-Qaeda, bringing the global terrorist group to Israel’s southern border.

Al-Qaeda Battles for Control on Israel’s Border

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.

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

Egypt Allows Gazans Entry Through Rafiah Crossing

Egypt re-opened the Rafiah crossing with Gaza for several hours, allowing 370 people to cross through.

Egypt Allows Gazans Entry Through Rafiah Crossing

Egypt to Re-open Rafiah for Special Cases, Say PA Sources

Egyptian authorities will open the Rafiah crossing between Egypt and Gaza for students and medical patients, says PA.

Egypt to Re-open Rafiah for Special Cases, Say PA Sources

Egypt Finds Evidence of Hamas Involvement in Sinai Terror

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

Egypt Finds Evidence of Hamas Involvement in Sinai Terror

Hamas: We Didn't Train Egyptian Islamists

Hamas rejects Egyptian report accusing it of teaching Islamists in Egypt how to plant bombs in cars.

Hamas: We Didn't Train Egyptian Islamists

Israeli Delegation in Cairo to Discuss Sinai Terrorism

An Israeli delegation arrives at the Cairo airport as Egypt's army continues to crack down on terrorists in the Sinai.

Israeli Delegation in Cairo to Discuss Sinai Terrorism

Sinai Terror Group Claims Failed Attempt on Minister's Life

Al-Qaeda-linked group in the Sinai claims responsibility for a failed assassination attempt that targeted Egypt’s interior minister.

Sinai Terror Group Claims Failed Attempt on Minister's Life

Egypt Shuts Down Rafiah Crossing After Sinai Crackdown

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

Egypt Shuts Down Rafiah Crossing After Sinai Crackdown

Egypt Arrests Al-Qaeda Head in Sinai

Muhammad Ibrahim, commander of an Al-Qaeda-linked group in the Sinai peninsula, arrested in ambush by security forces.

Egypt Arrests Al-Qaeda Head in Sinai

Egypt: Terror Attack in Suez Canal Fails

Authorities in the Suez Canal say that a terrorist staged an unsuccessful attack on a container ship passing through the canal.

Egypt: Terror Attack in Suez Canal Fails

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.

Egypt Denies There Was an Israeli Airstrike in Sinai

Israel Shut Down Eilat Airport Because of Egyptian Warning

Israeli authorities shut down Eilat's airport after Egypt sent a warning about a possible terror attack, says senior military source.

Israel Shut Down Eilat Airport Because of Egyptian Warning

5 Killed in Alleged Israeli Airstrike in Sinai

Several Egyptian terrorists killed in an air strike in the Sinai allegedly carried out by Israel.

5 Killed in Alleged Israeli Airstrike in Sinai

Egypt Warns: Sinai Terrorists Planning Friday Attacks

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

Egypt Warns: Sinai Terrorists Planning Friday Attacks

Hamas: Egypt Hurting Our Income by Closing Smuggling Tunnels

The Hamas terrorist group is upset with Egypt over its actions to shut down the smuggling tunnels between the Sinai and Gaza.

Hamas: Egypt Hurting Our Income by Closing Smuggling Tunnels

Egyptian Army Seizes Rockets Headed for Cairo

The Egyptian army has intercepted a van containing a total of 19 Grad rockets heading for Cairo.

Egyptian Army Seizes Rockets Headed for Cairo

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.

Israel Allows Entry of Egyptian Infantry Units into Sinai

Muslim Brotherhood 'Takes Credit' for Egypt Border Attack

The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt claims responsibility for a shooting attack targeting an IDF patrol near the border with Israel.

Muslim Brotherhood 'Takes Credit' for Egypt Border Attack

PA Arab Arrested in Connection with Sinai Pipeline Explosion

Egyptian security officials arrested a PA Arab man in connection to a bomb blast which targeted a gas pipeline in Sinai.

PA Arab Arrested in Connection with Sinai Pipeline Explosion

Egypt 'Set to Launch Major Sinai Operation'

Reports: Egypt killed 32 Hamas terrorists in recent days and plans a larger offensive, with Israel's approval.

Egypt 'Set to Launch Major Sinai Operation'

Gunmen Attack in Sinai, Two Killed

Two people killed as gunmen attack a security checkpoint in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.

Gunmen Attack in Sinai, Two Killed

Egyptian Soldier Killed in Latest Sinai Violence

Egyptian soldier killed by unidentified gunmen in the northern Sinai town of El-Arish.

Egyptian Soldier Killed in Latest Sinai Violence

Gunmen Attack Sinai Airport, Military Checkpoints

At least one dead as Islamist gunmen open fire on the El Arish airport and at three military checkpoints.

Gunmen Attack Sinai Airport, Military Checkpoints

Israel Closely, Quietly Monitoring Egyptian Developments

Israel is closely monitoring developments in Egypt and minding its diplomatic manners as a new regime begins to take form.

Israel Closely, Quietly Monitoring Egyptian Developments

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.

Egypt's Military Boosts Presence in the Sinai

Egypt Seizes Explosives Meant for Sinai Smugglers

Egyptian authorities seize an entire ton of explosives destined for smugglers in the Sinai.

Egypt Seizes Explosives Meant for Sinai Smugglers

Morsi Rejects Negotiations with Bedouin Kidnappers

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi bars negotiations with the kidnappers of three policemen and four soldiers.

Morsi Rejects Negotiations with Bedouin Kidnappers

Rockets Fired at Eilat

Rocket fired at Eilat from Sinai. City's airport shuts down.

Rockets Fired at Eilat

Egypt Seizes U.S.-Made Weapons Meant for Gaza

Egyptian security forces have seized U.S.-made anti-tank and surface-to-air missiles destined for Gaza, security officials say.

Egypt Seizes U.S.-Made Weapons Meant for Gaza

Egypt: Rafiah Explosion Destroys Part of Intelligence Building

An explosion in the Egyptian city of Rafiah destroys part of an intelligence building.

Egypt: Rafiah Explosion Destroys Part of Intelligence Building

Sinai Anarchy Continues: Gunmen Kill 3 Policemen

Gunmen kill three Egyptian policemen and seriously wound a fourth in El-Arish in the Sinai Peninsula.

Sinai Anarchy Continues: Gunmen Kill 3 Policemen

Sinai: Gunmen Seize Egyptian Army Vehicle

Unidentified gunmen seized a vehicle belonging to the Egyptian army in Arish, North Sinai. Negotiations with them are ongoing.

Sinai: Gunmen Seize Egyptian Army Vehicle

Israel Rejects Amendments to Peace Treaty with Egypt

Israel has rejected the idea of any modification to its 1979 peace treaty with Egypt.

Israel Rejects Amendments to Peace Treaty with Egypt

Egypt On High Alert in Sinai

Egyptian security services announce state of high alert in Sinai after receiving information about possible attacks on local officers.

Egypt On High Alert in Sinai

Egyptian Soldier Killed in Sinai Peninsula

An Egyptian soldier was killed on Sunday during clashes with armed Islamists in the Sinai Peninsula, says army spokesman.

Egyptian Soldier Killed in Sinai Peninsula

Egypt army says killed 32 'criminals' in Sinai

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

Egypt army says killed 32 'criminals' in Sinai

Barak Looking at Closing Sinai Border During Hot Alerts

Barak looking at the possibility of a law which would allow security officials to close Israel’s border with the Sinai Peninsula.

Barak Looking at Closing Sinai Border During Hot Alerts

Terror Shift: Attacks Move to Sinai, Jerusalem

Terrorist attacks dropped in August. Gaza launched fewer attacks, while terrorists in Sinai and Jerusalem launched more.

Terror Shift: Attacks Move to Sinai, Jerusalem

Report: Sinai Man Killed for Cooperating with Israel

A severed head found near Egypt's border with Israel may belong to man who cooperated with Israel, security officials say.

Report: Sinai Man Killed for Cooperating with Israel

Morsi: Peace Treaty Will Remain Intact

Egyptian president says Egypt is threatening no one and its presence in Sinai should not cause alarm.

Morsi: Peace Treaty Will Remain Intact

Egyptian Officials Say Released Terrorists Behind Sinai Attack

Egyptian security officials: several of the terrorists involved in recent Sinai attack had been released from prison by Morsi.

Egyptian Officials Say Released Terrorists Behind Sinai Attack

Clinton Asks Egypt to Keep Open Communication with Israel

Clinton asks Egypt’s foreign minister to keep communication with Israel amid tensions over deployment of forces to the Sinai.

Clinton Asks Egypt to Keep Open Communication with Israel

Egyptian Source Says There Are 1,600 Terrorists in Sinai

Egyptian police have identified 120 individuals out of 1,600 in North Sinai who are wanted for terrorism, says a security source.

Egyptian Source Says There Are 1,600 Terrorists in Sinai

Egyptian Source: Sinai Operation Coordinated with Israel

An Egyptian military source says the operation in the Sinai Peninsula is well-coordinated with Israel, despite suggestions otherwise.

Egyptian Source: Sinai Operation Coordinated with Israel

Egyptian Expert Calls to Change Peace Agreement with Israel

Egyptian expert tells the Muslim Brotherhood's website he supports changing some parts of the agreement between Israel and Egypt.

Egyptian Expert Calls to Change Peace Agreement with Israel

Egypt to Dedicate Budget to Development of Sinai

Egypt’s Defense Minister promises to dedicate money for the development of the Sinai, asks local tribal leaders to hand in weapons.

Egypt to Dedicate Budget to Development of Sinai

Iron Dome Defends Eilat after Grad Fragments Found

The Iron Dome defense system has been placed in the southernmost city of Eilat, two days after two rockets were fired from Egypt.

Iron Dome Defends Eilat after Grad Fragments Found

Al-Qaeda Affiliate: We Fired Grads on Eilat

An Al-Qaeda-affiliated terror group claims responsibility for firing Grad missiles on Eilat, the second such claim in one day.

Al-Qaeda Affiliate: We Fired Grads on Eilat

Unknown Terror Group Claims it Fired Rockets on Eilat

Organization calling itself the "Salafi Sinai Front" claims responsibility for firing rockets at the city of Eilat on Wednesday evening.

Unknown Terror Group Claims it Fired Rockets on Eilat

Salafi Terror Group Threatens to Attack in the Heart of Cairo

Army of Islam threatens to carry out mass suicide bombings in the heart of Cairo, in response to the Egyptian operation in the Sinai.

Salafi Terror Group Threatens to Attack in the Heart of Cairo

Egypt Opens the Rafiah Border Crossing with Gaza

Egypt opens the Rafiah border crossing, allows people to travel in and out of Gaza, for the first time since last week's terror attack.

Egypt Opens the Rafiah Border Crossing with Gaza

Egypt Sentences 14 Terrorists to Death

A criminal court in Egypt sentences 14 members of a terrorist group to death for carrying out a string of terror attacks in the Sinai.

Egypt Sentences 14 Terrorists to Death

Terrorists’ Goal: World Jihad in Sinai

International terrorist groups are working with Egyptian jihad cells to turn Sinai into a major terror center.

Terrorists’ Goal: World Jihad in Sinai

New Details Exposed About Sinai Terror Attack

Names of some of the terrorists who carried out the attack in the Sinai Peninsula among the latest details revealed.

New Details Exposed About Sinai Terror Attack