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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

Egypt Reopens Gaza Crossing

Egypt reopened the Rafiah crossing with Gaza on Saturday several weeks after a terrorist attack left 16 Egyptian security officers dead.

Egypt Reopens Gaza Crossing

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

Hamas to Egypt: Open Rafiah and We'll Close the Tunnels

Hamas says it would agree to close the smuggling tunnels into Sinai if Cairo permanently opens the Rafiah border crossing.

Hamas to Egypt: Open Rafiah and We'll Close the Tunnels

Egyptian Forces Kill 7 Terrorists in Sinai Peninsula

Seven terrorists have been killed by Egyptian soldiers following raids on hideouts in a northern Sinai village.

Egyptian Forces Kill 7 Terrorists in Sinai Peninsula

Lethal IAF Air Strike Targeted Global Jihad Terrorists in Gaza

The IDF has confirmed that an IAF air strike on southern Gaza Sunday was aimed at a Global Jihad terrorist cell. Two operatives were killed.

Lethal IAF Air Strike Targeted Global Jihad Terrorists in Gaza

Egypt to Increase Rafiah Crossing Traffic

Cairo has reached an agreement with Hamas to increase the flow of traffic through the Rafiah crossing.

Egypt to Increase Rafiah Crossing Traffic

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.

Arab Spring Anarchy in the Sinai: 50 Terrorist Attacks

Gaza Goes Dark – Is Egypt to Blame?

Gaza's sole power plant went dark after fuel ran out on Tuesday. This time, Hamas and human rights officials say Egypt is responsible.

Gaza Goes Dark – Is Egypt to Blame?

Terrorists Fire in 'Wrong' Direction, Injure Egyptian Woman

A Gaza terrorist rocket attack fired due south, injured an Egyptian woman, damaged buildings in Rafiah. Egypt's security forces conerned.

Terrorists Fire in 'Wrong' Direction,  Injure Egyptian Woman

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.

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

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.

Libyan Arms Pipeline to Gaza Feared

'Dangerous' to Open Rafiah Crossing, Israel Says

Hamas is celebrating the opening of the Rafiah Crossing, while Israel warns the move is “dangerous.”

'Dangerous' to Open Rafiah Crossing, Israel Says

No Requests for EU Monitors to Return to Rafiah

EU monitors have not been asked to return to the Rafiah crossing, even though it is set to reopen Saturday, abrogating a 2005 agreement.

No Requests for EU Monitors to Return to Rafiah

Rafiah Crossing Open Permanently by Week's End

Egypt says it will permanently open the Rafiah Crossing with Gaza by the end of this week.

Rafiah Crossing Open Permanently by Week's End

Egypt to Permanently Open Rafah

Cairo plans to permanently open the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Sinai amdist a chill in Egypt-Israel relations.

Egypt to Permanently Open Rafah

Al-Zahar: Bring Egyptian Army Back to Sinai

Hamas leader calls on Egypt to bring back army forces to the Sinai Peninsula, despite it being contrary to the agreements with Israel.

Al-Zahar: Bring Egyptian Army Back to Sinai

Egypt Closes Entrance to Gazans Needing Medical Care

Gaza residents slated for medical treatment in Egypt are not allowed through Rafah crossing, says Al-Jazeera. That includes children.

Egypt Closes Entrance to Gazans Needing Medical Care

Egypt-Gaza Crossing Closed Despite Announcement

Egypt closes its crossing with Gaza to Algerian activists despite last week's announcement that it would remain open.

Egypt-Gaza Crossing Closed Despite Announcement

Egypt to Allow Aid into Gaza – Not Clear for How Long

Egyptian officials quoted as saying the Rafah crossing will be opened for aid convoys entering Gaza, but versions differ on how long.

Egypt to Allow Aid into Gaza – Not Clear for How Long

Snipers Aim as Egyptians Build Gaza's Iron Curtain

4th Time: Gaza terrorists attacked Egyptians building an underground “Iron Curtain” that would block weapons and drug smuggling into Gaza.

Snipers Aim as Egyptians Build Gaza's Iron Curtain

IDF Attacks Smuggling Tunnel Following Mortar, Rocket Attacks

The Air Force bombed a Gaza smuggling tunnel, several months after the U.S. and Europe promised to prevent Hamas from smuggling weapons.

IDF Attacks Smuggling Tunnel Following Mortar, Rocket Attacks