Sinai

Egypt Kills 2 Israel-bound Smugglers

Egyptian troops killed an Egyptian Bedouin and Israel Arab who attempted to enter Israel via the Sinai; described as 'smugglers'

Israelis Receive Travel Warning Ahead of Spring Holidays

Counter-Terrorism Bureau issues travel warning to Israelis for the spring holidays. Sinai, Turkey, Tunisia, Nigeria especially dangerous.

Egypt: 2 Israeli Arabs, Ukrainian Receive Life Terms

An Egyptian court sentenced two Israeli Arabs and a Ukrainian to life in prison for smuggling arms into Sinai.

IDF Kills Terrorist in Sinai Border Shootout

The IDF killed one of several terrorists in a shootout at the Sinai border overnight, a day after foiling another bomb smuggling attempt.

IDF Sinai Patrol Foils Second Mass Casualty Terror Plot

Released for publication: An IDF patrol at the Sinai border last Thursday found explosives and foiled another mass casualty terror attack.

Alert Soldiers at Egyptian Border Foil Mega-Bomb Attack

Alert soldiers foil a massive bomb attack on Israelis by discovering a huge bomb terrorists were smuggling across the Egyptian border.

Kibbutz, Bedouin Tribe Rallies at Egyptian Embassy in Tel Aviv

The Task Division of the Kibbutz Movement has joined members of the Bedouin Tarabin tribe to rally for Ouda Tarabin's release from Egypt.

French Tourist Gunned Down in Sinai

A French tourist was gunned down by a Bedouin in Sinai; police say the attack was made at random as a part of an ongoing drug fued.

Israel Demands Egypt Step Up Border Patrols

As illegal immigrants continue to cross Israel's frontier with Egypt, Israeli officials demand Cairo improve its border monitoring efforts

Jordan's Solution to Unreliable Egyptian Gas Supply: Qatar

Jordan is mulling a new business relationship with Qatar for its supply of natural gas, saying goodbye to Egypt and its pipeline problems.

Israel Preemptively Grabs Hamas Kidnapper

Israeli intelligence officers three weeks ago reportedly grabbed a Hamas officer in Sinai who was planning to kidnap Israelis.

Egypt’s Pre-Election Terror: 8th Attack on Gas to Israel

Masked terrorists attack the Sinai-Israeli gas pipeline shortly after Egyptian intelligence officials warned of pre-election terror.

Rivlin: Israel Will Never Again Let Sinai Be A Source of Terror

Israel is as committed as ever to peace with Egypt - and Reuven Rivlin is hopeful that Egypt still is, as well.

Two Egyptian Policemen Killed Near Sinai Border

Egyptian officials said Wednesday night that two members of the police force in Sinai were killed as they were pursuing smugglers.

Egypt Says Sinai Gas to Return Within 10 Days - Just in Time

Egypt said Wednesday that the flow of gas to Israel and Jordan from Sinai would be renewed within ten days.

Tantawi: Sinai "100% Safe"

Egyptian military dictator Hussein Tantawi says Sinai is "100% safe" -- adds he won't be running for the Presidency.

Sinai Anarchy to mean More IDF Reserves

IDF reservists will be called up more frequently as soldiers are moved to Israel’s south over Sinai terrorism.

Egypt Fears Israel Plans to Seize Control of Sinai

Egyptian officials are expressing fears that Israel plans to seize control of the Sinai Peninsula.

Captured Anti-Aircraft Missiles Were Headed for Sinai Terrorists

Egypt confiscated anti-aircraft missiles that were headed for terrorists in the Sinai Peninsula, bordering Israel.

Israel to Speed Border Fence ‘for Peace’

Netanyahu tours Egyptian border, announces plans to speed construction of fence “for peace and security.”

Egyptian Security Failures in Sinai Haunt Hoteliers

The recent terrorist attacks near Eilat have badly hurt Egypt's tourism in Sinai, as Israeli Arabs prefer safer destinations.

Egypt Launches Eid al-Fitr Crackdown in Sinai

Fearing increased violence as Ramadan comes to a close, Egyptian security forces in Sinai have launched a new crackdown.

Egypt Deploys More Troops in Sinai

Egypt has deployed 1,500 more troops in the Sinai ahead of more 'counter-terror' operations with Israeli approval.

Moshe Arens on Peace, Tyrants, and Dealing with Gaza

Moshe Arens speaks to Arutz Sheva about terrorism in Sinai, why not to give up the Golan, and what to do about Gaza.

Barak Overrides Camp David: Tactics Over Strategy

Barak, Netanyahu to let Egyptian forces into Sinai despite peace deal. Rivlin: move may require Knesset approval.

Israel Bolsters Security on Sinai Border After Terror Attacks

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz is bolstering security on Israel's southern border due to warnings there's more terror in store.

Report: Bin Laden Physician in Sinai

Egyptian officials say Osama Bin Laden's personal physician and bomb maker is in Sinai after escaping prison earlier this year.

Report: Hamas Harboring Sinai Terrorists

According to Egyptian officials Hamas has refused requests to hand over terrorists it believes perpetrated attacks in Sinai.

Egypt Launches "Operation Eagle" in Sinai

Egyptian troops launched "Operation Eagle" in Sinai killing 1 terrorist and arresting 16 others the day after denying it would do so.

Egypt: 'We Will Not Fight Our Own People in Sinai.'

Despite largest deployment of security forces in Sinai since 1973 Egypt says its forces won't mount 'operations', tanks are 'unarmed.'

Fifth Pipeline Bombing Marks Sinai Chaos

For the fifth time this year the Sinai gas pipeline to Israel has been bombed marking local chaos as other attacks erupt.

Gas Flow from Egypt Resumes

Gas began to flow again from Sinai to Israel Tuesday night as Egypt determined that the pipeline bring gas to Israel was only slightly damaged.

Egypt: Pipeline Carrying Gas to Israel Explodes Again

For the third time in the last seven months, the pipeline carrying gas from Egypt to Israel and Jordan was blown up by saboteurs.

Libyan Arms Pipeline to Gaza Feared

Israel is concerned a 'large quantity' of weapons have flowed from Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi's stores to Hamas in Gaza.

Civil War Threatens Heavily-Armed Sinai Area South of Israel

Civil war may break out among heavily-armed Bedouin tribes in the Sinai, which has become a lawless area since the Egyptian uprising this year.

Hamas Moving HQ from Syria to Egypt, Warns Netanyahu

Hamas is moving its headquarters from Damascus to Egypt and the terror group is strengthening itself in the Sinai, says Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Terrorist Smugglers Rule Sinai, Says Shin Bet

Egypt’s new government has surrendered control of the Sinai, where Hamas is smuggling weapons into Gaza, according to the Israel Security Agency.

Egyptians Arrest, Release 5 Israelis Who Blundered into Sinai

Five hareidi Jews crossed the border by mistake and were questioned by Egyptian soldiers. They are now back in Israel.

Egyptian Gas Stoppage to Cost Israel $1.5m Per Day

The shortfall of gas after the bombing of the Israel-Egypt pipeline in Sinai will cost Israel $1.5 million per day, Israeli officials say.

Terrorist Alerts in the Sinai- Israelis Warned to Leave

Israelis are being warned to stay out of Sinai. Those who are there are being told to leave immediately due to terrorist kidnapping plots.

Reports: Anarchy in Sinai Peninsula

Reports from Egypt: militants are controlling the streets of the Sinai Peninsula and attacking police officers. Military trying to gain control.

Egypt: No Rockets Will Be Launched From Sinai at Israel

Egypt denies the Sinai has become the latest operations center for Hamas terrorists in their war against Israel.

Terror Alert Issued for Sinai

According to Counter-Terrorism Bureau, there is concrete information that terrorists are planning to kidnap Israelis in Sinai Peninsula.

Sinai: Weapons Hidden in Rocket

Smugglers bringing half a ton of explosives to Hamas use old rocket to hide their contraband.

Fear of Hamas Attack Sparks Egyptian Alert; Top Terrorist Nabbed

Egypt went on emergency alert after reports that a Hamas attack on Israelis in Sinai is imminent. Cairo arrests Hamas’s top intelligence official.

Egypt Uncovers Nine More Weapons Caches

For the third time in ten days, Egyptian forces uncover Hamas weapons hoards in Sinai. The missiles and bullets are for killing Israelis.

Egyptians Find More Weapons Caches in Sinai

Egyptian troops find more weapons in the Sinai desert, including anti-aircraft missiles meant for Hamas.

Gaza-Bound Missiles Found in Sinai

Egyptian security forces uncovered over the weekend 190 anti-tank missiles and 10 anti-tank bombs, ready for smuggling from Sinai into Gaza.

Egypt Stops Terror Cell in Sinai

Egypt arrested a three-man terrorist cell in the Sinai that was on its way to perpetrate a “giant attack.”

Eilat Rocket Attacks Show How Hamas Uses Sinai

Monday’s rocket attacks on Eilat and Jordan serve as a warning of how Hamas can take advantage of the Sinai Peninsula.

Eilat Under Two-Pronged Attack

Once thought to be safe from security and demographic dangers, Eilat now faces two-pronged attack from foreign infiltrators and terrorist rockets.

IDF Stops Sinai Bedouin Drug Smugglers

IDF troops stopped five Sinai Bedouin drug smugglers from reaching their destination after they infiltrated Israel's southern border on Saturday.

Egypt Convicts Head of Hizbullah Terror Cell, Plus 25 Others

Egypt convicted 26 Hizbullah terrorists in its emergency state security court Wednesday, including the head of a terror cell operating in Sinai.

Egypt Frees Wandering Israel Biker after Four Days

After four days in the hands of Egyptian police, Israeli biker Sagi Shechori returned home Tuesday night, safe and sound.

Friends of Cyclist Detained by Egypt: 'What's Going On?'

Friends and neighbors of an Israeli cyclist arrested for crossing the Egyptian border are planning a protest. Another Israeli detained.

Errant Israeli Cyclist Held in Egypt

Israeli authorities are following the case of an Israeli bicyclist who is being held by Egyptian police after he crossed the border by mistake.

Sinai Kidnap Rumors False; Urgent Terror Warning Continues

Rumors that terrorists tried to kidnap an Israeli citizen in Sinai proved false Tuesday night. Warnings to stay out of the area remain in force.

Huge Weapons Cache Found in Sinai

Egyptian troops find a huge weapons cache in Sinai with anti-aircraft missiles, missile launchers, bombs, probably meant for Gaza.

Fatal Dive at the Red Sea

Sue Kahana was an experienced diver, and her trip to Sinai was meant to be another joyous occasion. But something went wrong on her 70th dive.