Sinai Peninsula

Terrorists Fire on IDF Bus from Egypt; No Injuries

Terrorists hiding behind sand dunes fired on a bus filled with soldiers at the border near Eilat Sunday afternoon. The bus was damaged.

Two U.S. Tourists Freed by Captors in Sinai

Two Massachusetts tourists who were abducted in the Sinai region freed after three days in captivity.

Family of Sinai Kidnap Victim: 'Seems Like a Nightmare'

The family of an American Christian pastor kidnapped by Bedouin in the Sinai Peninsula on Friday say they still can't believe it happened.

Bedouin Abducts Two U.S. Tourists in Sinai

Two U.S. tourists have been abducted by a Bedouin seeking to pressure officials to release his detained relative.

U.S. Condemns Attack Near Border with Egypt

U.S. condemns attack by terrorists who crossed the Egyptian border, expresses concern over security in the Sinai.

Knesset to Mark 30 Years since Yamit

Jewish city in Sinai was razed as part of peace deal with Egypt.

10 UN Peacekeepers Kidnapped in Sinai

Ten United Nations peacekeepers have been kidnapped by Bedouin Arabs in the Sinai Peninsula. Hours later they were released.

Arab Spring Anarchy in the Sinai: 50 Terrorist Attacks

The blossoms of the “Arab Spring” uprising in Egypt last year have wilted under a reign of terror in the Sinai, where Al Qaeda is active.

Egyptian Forces Arrest PA Arab Terror Suspects

Egyptian security forces detain two Palestinian Authority Arab militants as they enter the Sinai Peninsula through smuggling tunnels.

Sinai Terrorism Heats Up, Kills 2 Egyptian Soldiers

Terrorism is on the rise in the Sinai Peninsula, with two Egyptian soldiers paying the ultimate price on Sunday.

Egypt Deploys More Troops in Sinai

Despite its own claim that the security situation in Sinai is excellent, Cairo is deploying more troops near Israel's border.

Terror Infrastructures Uncovered in Sinai

Nearly a dozen terrorist infrastructures have recently been uncovered in the Sinai Peninsula by intelligence personnel.

Bedouin Kidnap 18 Egyptian Soldiers Near Border with Israel

Bedouin tribesmen kidnap 18 Egyptian soldiers in the Sinai Peninsula, near the border with Israel.

Al Qaeda Group Attacks Egyptian Gas Line to Israel

The Al Qaeda-linked Ansar al-Jihad terrorist group claims responsibility for sabotaging the Egyptian gas line to Israel and Jordan.

Gunmen Try to Break into Egyptian Hotel

Four armed gunmen tried to break into a hotel in the Sinai Peninsula which is popular among Israelis. No one was hurt.

Egypt Arrests Islamist in Gas Pipeline Bombing

Egypt arrested a suspect in connection with last week's bombing of the pipeline that delivers natural gas to Israel and Jordan.

2,000 Through Porous Sinai Border into Israel

Thousands of infiltrators have crossed the Sinai border, security officials tell Knesset members in a discussion on human trafficking.

Report: Egypt, Qatar Agree to Halt Gas Supplies to Israel

Egypt reportedly made a commitment in Tehran to stop providing natural gas to Israel. So did Qatar and dozens of other countries.

Taba Border Crossing Closed to Israelis

Israelis were not allowed to cross into Egypt through the Taba border crossing on Sunday; Egyptian newspaper said Israel closed the border.

US Embassy Warns of Arab Terror in Southern Israel

The US Embassy is warning its citizens to beware of more Palestinian Arab terrorism aimed at Israel's southern borders.

Eilat on High Alert for Possible Terrorist Attack

Israeli security personnel scoured the Eilat area Monday night due to a concrete warning of an impending terror attack.

Israel Minimizes Report on Reopening Camp David Accords

Israeli government officials are dismissing as “mere talk” a report by Egyptian media that the Camp David Accord is to be renegotiated.

Egypt Concerned Over Terror Threats to Suez Canal

With the Sinai Peninsula in a state of anarchy, Egypt deploys extra security in the Suez Canal to protect it from terrorists.

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.

Retired General: Time to Intervene in the Sinai Peninsula

General (res.) Uzi Dayan believes it is time to restore the IDF’s ability to operate in the Sinai Peninsula.

Three Egyptians Dead as Israel Chases Terrorists Along Border

Report: An Egyptian army officer and two security personnel dead as the IDF chases terrorists along the border.

2 Children Among 33 Hurt in Multiple Terror Attack; 6 Dead

Arab terrorists can add two children, ages 4 and 6 to their "victory" in maiming Israeli civilians in Thursday's multiple terrorist attack.

Egyptian Army Starts Major Operation Against Al-Qaeda

Egyptian army deploys thousands of troops in the Sinai peninsula as part of a major operation against Al-Qaeda militants.

Arab Spring Bountiful Summer of Arms in Gaza

The Arab Spring brought a bountiful summer of weapons supplies for Gaza terrorists, according to a military analyst.