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News and updates about Sinai Peninsula

Egypt's ISIS affiliate kills police driver in the Sinai

Egyptian security officials say a police driver kidnapped by terrorists this week has been publicly shot dead in Sinai.

Egypt's ISIS affiliate kills police driver in the Sinai

'Israel is operating in the Sinai - with Egypt's blessing'

Former Egyptian and Israeli officials confirm claims by senior IDF official that Egypt, Israel closer than ever, working to crush ISIS.

'Israel is operating in the Sinai - with Egypt's blessing'

Egypt foils terrorist attack in northern Sinai

Egyptian security forces foil jihadist attack on security checkpoint in North Sinai's Sheikh Zuweid city.

Egypt foils terrorist attack in northern Sinai

Fiji to recall some of its peacekeepers from Sinai

Fiji bringing home about 65 peacekeepers it has stationed in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula due to security threats.

Fiji to recall some of its peacekeepers from Sinai

4.8-magnitude earthquake felt in Eilat

Residents of Eilat report feeling the earth shake at 4:30 in the morning. No injuries or damages.

4.8-magnitude earthquake felt in Eilat

White House reaffirms commitment to Sinai peacekeeping

United States stresses it is committed to peacekeeping efforts in the Sinai and is considering technology to supplement it.

White House reaffirms commitment to Sinai peacekeeping

US admits it plans to withdraw Sinai peacekeepers

Number of US troops will be cut, with boots on the ground replaced by drones, Pentagon says.

US admits it plans to withdraw Sinai peacekeepers

American military considering withdrawing from Sinai

United States military reportedly considering pulling troops from northeastern Sinai due to threat from ISIS.

American military considering withdrawing from Sinai

ISIS attacks in Israel 'just a matter of time'

Sources reveal ISIS aiming for Israel and IDF has no sites to strike in response, week after mass army drill preps for large ISIS attack.

ISIS attacks in Israel 'just a matter of time'

Russian PM admits terrorist attack may be reason for plane crash

Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev says passenger plane that crashed in Sinai may have been downed by terrorist bomb.

Russian PM admits terrorist attack may be reason for plane crash

UK flight barely dodges rocket over Sinai

Rocket fired at Thomson Airways flight approaching Sharm a-Sheikh. Pilot managed to avoid strike by 300 meters.

UK flight barely dodges rocket over Sinai

Intercepted ISIS calls discuss downing Russian plane

US intelligence sources intercept calls between ISIS members suggesting they caused the Russian plane to crash in Sinai.

Intercepted ISIS calls discuss downing Russian plane

Obama: It's 'possible' Russian plane was downed by bomb

Obama says it’s possible a terrorist bomb brought down Russian plane over the Sinai but says it is too early to determine that for a fact.

Obama: It's 'possible' Russian plane was downed by bomb

ISIS hands out candy to celebrate Russian jet crash in new video

Russian jihadi hails 'attack' by Sinai branch, vows more in Russia - but no hints yet on how ISIS allegedly downed Metrojet Flight 9268.

ISIS hands out candy to celebrate Russian jet crash in new video

ISIS planted bomb on Russian plane, says American official

Latest intelligence suggests that Metrojet plane crash was caused by a bomb on the plane planted by ISIS, says American official.

ISIS planted bomb on Russian plane, says American official

Russian airliner 'exploded in mid-air'

Russia’s top aviation official says Metrojet plane that crashed over the Sinai broke up at high altitude.

Russian airliner 'exploded in mid-air'

Air France, Lufthansa avoid Sinai following Russian plane crash

Lufthansa and Air France-KLM announce they will avoid the Sinai Peninsula for security reasons after Russian airliner crashed over the area.

Air France, Lufthansa avoid Sinai following Russian plane crash

ISIS claims downing of Russian airliner, no survivors

All 224 passengers and crew killed in Metrojet crash over Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.

ISIS claims downing of Russian airliner, no survivors

Sinai: Egypt Claims it Killed 500 Terrorists in 16 Days

Egyptian army says first phase of major counter-terrorism op. in Sinai Peninsula completed, as Cairo struggles to put down ISIS insurgency.

Sinai: Egypt Claims it Killed 500 Terrorists in 16 Days

Human Rights Watch: Egypt Harming Thousands in the Sinai

Human rights organization warns that Egypt’s military campaign against insurgents in northern Sinai is harming thousands of civilians.

Human Rights Watch: Egypt Harming Thousands in the Sinai

Washington to Send 75 Extra Troops to Sinai

Washington reinforcing its military presence in the Sinai following a roadside bomb attack last week.

Washington to Send 75 Extra Troops to Sinai

Six Peacekeepers Injured in Egypt Bombings

Four Americans among the six victims of an ISIS attack on US forces.

Six Peacekeepers Injured in Egypt Bombings

IDF Could Launch Preemptive Strikes against ISIS in Egypt

Senior Israeli army officer says threat of terror in Sinai growing; IDF could strike ISIS's 'Sinai Province' affiliate if attacks imminent.

IDF Could Launch Preemptive Strikes against ISIS in Egypt

Highway Near Sinai Border Re-Opens to Traffic

Chief of Staff orders that Highway 12, which runs near the Sinai border, be re-opened to traffic.

Highway Near Sinai Border Re-Opens to Traffic

'Hamas Aiding ISIS in Egypt to Prepare for Next War with Israel'

One year since Operation Protective Edge, IDF official says Hamas using ISIS in Sinai to reopen arms smuggling tunnels.

'Hamas Aiding ISIS in Egypt to Prepare for Next War with Israel'

Analysis

ISIS in Egypt: More Than Meets the Eye

Is Hamas cooperating with ISIS in Sinai, or threatened by it? Should Israel be worried? And how might the Turkish government be involved?

ISIS in Egypt: More Than Meets the Eye

50 Egyptian Soldiers Killed in Coordinated ISIS Attack

Jihadist multi-pronged attack against Egyptian military included car bomb and attacks on checkpoints.

50 Egyptian Soldiers Killed in Coordinated ISIS Attack

Egypt: 40 People to Stand Trial for Belonging to ISIS

Egyptian prosecutor refers 40 to trial on charges of belonging to ISIS and planning to carry out terrorist attacks in Egypt.

Egypt: 40 People to Stand Trial for Belonging to ISIS

Egyptian Given Life Sentence for 'Spying' for Israel

Egyptian court sentences to jail a man convicted of “spying for Israel” in the Sinai Peninsula.

Egyptian Given Life Sentence for 'Spying' for Israel

Egypt Uncovers 'Longest Tunnel' from Sinai to Gaza

Egypt uncovers a 2.8 km-long tunnel leading into Gaza, the longest such smuggling tunnel discovered in recent years.

Egypt Uncovers 'Longest Tunnel' from Sinai to Gaza

Egyptian Airstrikes Kill Dozens of Terrorists in Sinai

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

Egyptian Airstrikes Kill Dozens of Terrorists in Sinai

Dozens Killed in Series of Terrorist Attacks in Sinai

ISIS branch claims attacks that killed at least 26 people in army and police positions as well as a hotel in El-Arish.

Dozens Killed in Series of Terrorist Attacks in Sinai

Egyptian Officer and Soldier Killed by Roadside Bomb

Roadside bomb strikes an Egyptian army vehicle, killing an officer and a soldier in the Sinai.

Egyptian Officer and Soldier Killed by Roadside Bomb

Egypt's ISIS Affiliate Executes Two 'Informants'

Sinai-based Ansar Bayt Al-Maqdis releases footage showing the execution of two army informants.

Egypt's ISIS Affiliate Executes Two 'Informants'

ISIS Flag on the Israeli-Egyptian Border?

Ansar Bayt Al-Maqdis posts photo of men waving ISIS flag in Sinai military outpost. Earlier took responsibility for deadly October attacks.

ISIS Flag on the Israeli-Egyptian Border?

Sinai Jihadists Claim Attack Which Killed 30 Soldiers

Ansar Bayt Al-Maqdis, Egypt's deadliest terrorist group, claims responsibility for a suicide attack last month that killed 30 soldiers.

Sinai Jihadists Claim Attack Which Killed 30 Soldiers

Gaza Truce Talks Postponed Until Late November

Chief PA negotiator says delay due to Egyptian closure of border with Gaza declared after state of emergency instated in Sinai.

Gaza Truce Talks Postponed Until Late November

Egypt Declares State of Emergency in Sinai after Bloody Friday

President Sisi says jihadists threaten Egypt's very existence, proclaims 3-month state of emergency in restive Sinai Peninsula.

Egypt Declares State of Emergency in Sinai after Bloody Friday

28 Egyptian Soldiers Killed in Sinai Attack

Car bomb in Sinai Peninsula kills 28 soldiers, one of the deadliest attacks against security forces since 2013.

28 Egyptian Soldiers Killed in Sinai Attack

Egyptian Court Sentences 7 Sinai Jihadis to Death

Members of Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis found guilty of deadly attacks against Egyptian military targets

Egyptian Court Sentences 7 Sinai Jihadis to Death

Jihadist Rocket Factory Discovered in Sinai Peninsula

Rocket factory belonging to Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis discovered and destroyed by Egyptian security forces.

Jihadist Rocket Factory Discovered in Sinai Peninsula

Top Leader of Egyptian ISIS Copycat Killed in Sinai

Top leader of Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis killed by Egyptian soldiers in the north of the Sinai Peninsula.

Top Leader of Egyptian ISIS Copycat Killed in Sinai

Sinai Jihadist Group Kills 4 More 'Collaborators'

Ansar Bayt Al-Maqdis decapitates three, shoots a fourth on accusations of "collaborating" with the Mossad spy the Egyptian army.

Sinai Jihadist Group Kills 4 More 'Collaborators'

IDF Ups Presence Near Sinai Border Amid Heightened Tensions

Southern Command deployed in response to heightened tensions between Egypt, Sinai terror groups. 'We don't take risks,' officer explains.

IDF Ups Presence Near Sinai Border Amid Heightened Tensions

Commander of Jihadist Group Killed in Sinai Clashes

Egypt's army kills a field commander for the jihadist group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis.

Commander of Jihadist Group Killed in Sinai Clashes

Sinai Jihadists Behead Alleged 'Israeli Spy'

The Al-Qaeda-inspired Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis beheads a man for allegedly conspiring with Israel, the third such incident in recent weeks.

Sinai Jihadists Behead Alleged 'Israeli Spy'

Egypt Kills 7 Jihadists in Sinai

Seven jihadists killed in a shootout in the Sinai Peninsula during a joint operation by the Egyptian police and the army.

Egypt Kills 7 Jihadists in Sinai

Erdan Praises 'Innovative' Offer for Palestinian State

Alleged proposal by Egyptian President Sisi for Palestinian state in the Sinai desert has strategic importance, Minister says.

Erdan Praises 'Innovative' Offer for Palestinian State

Abbas Denies 'Fabricated' Reports of Sinai State Offer

Secretary-General of Abbas's office says Egypt agrees with PA on 1949 Armistice line borders, never offered Sinai for PA state.

Abbas Denies 'Fabricated' Reports of Sinai State Offer

MKs Hail Sisi's Offer of Palestinian State in Sinai Peninsula

MK Shaked says Egyptian president 'managed to understand what the Left has refused to understand for decades.'

MKs Hail Sisi's Offer of Palestinian State in Sinai Peninsula

Eleven Egyptian Policeman Killed in Sinai Bomb Attack

Roadside bomb explodes near Rafah; local Islamists likely linked to resurgence in terror in Sinai.

Eleven Egyptian Policeman Killed in Sinai Bomb Attack

8 Dead in Mortar Attack in Egypt's Sinai

Mortar rounds fired at military post in Sinai, killing at least eight people.

8 Dead in Mortar Attack in Egypt's Sinai

Egypt Breaks Up Brotherhood 'Military Wing'

Egypt announces it broke up a "military wing" of the Muslim Brotherhood, which was formed to attack policemen.

Egypt Breaks Up Brotherhood 'Military Wing'

Egyptian Officials Kidnapped in the Sinai

Egyptian labor ministry official and three trade union activists kidnapped in the Sinai, in what may be another terrorist attack.

Egyptian Officials Kidnapped in the Sinai

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

Egyptian Army Officer Killed in Sinai Bomb Blast

Four others wounded in the blast, as Egyptian security forces continue to battle Islamist terrorists in restive Sinai Peninsula

Egyptian Army Officer Killed in Sinai Bomb Blast

US Citizen Dies in Egyptian Custody

Fears for westerners mount in restive north African country as American dies in his cell, British citizen arrested.

US Citizen Dies in Egyptian Custody

Egypt Closes Rafiah Crossing Yet Again

Egypt closes the Rafiah crossing with Gaza, cites concern for "the security of Palestinian citizens."

Egypt Closes Rafiah Crossing Yet Again

Sinai: Terrorists Target Egyptian Police Convoy

Roadside bomb hits Egyptian Police convoy, as operation to root-out Islamist radicals continues.

Sinai: Terrorists Target Egyptian Police Convoy

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