Egypt-Israel Border

Arabs from Sinai open fire at IDF forces

Arabs open fire from the Sinai Peninsula towards IDF soldiers working along border fence. No injuries, military vehicle sustains damage.

Six Sudanese found shot dead near Egypt-Israel border

11 others were wounded, apparently after Egyptian forces opened fire on them. Follows similar incident last week.

15 Africans found 'shot dead' on Egypt-Israel border

Sinai security sources confirm African migrants were shot but say circumstances of their deaths not yet determined.

Drug Smugglers Responsible for Egyptian Border Attack

Six to nine armed criminals surrounded IDF patrols - who shot back and killed a number of their attackers.

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Two Soldiers Wounded in Terror Attack Along Egyptian Border

Soldiers wounded after terrorists reportedly fire anti-tank missiles on their vehicle near Nitzana, bordering Sinai Peninsula.

African Infiltrators Hold Sit-In, Demand Help Leaving Country

Over 1,000 illegal African immigrants refuse to return to internment camp, hold protest near Egyptian border.

Arab Soldier: I Decided to Enlist, Despite Everything

Soldier who lost one brother in the IDF and saw another injured has enlisted anyway.

Defense Minister: Egyptian Sinai Op. Dragging Out

Moshe Yaalon: Egyptian army operating effectively but process is taking longer "than we'd like"

New Data Shows 99% Drop in Illegal Entry

The number of illegal entries to Israel from Egypt has dropped by a factor of more than 280.

Hamas, Egypt Maintaining Gaza Quiet

Despite occasional attacks, signs point to Hamas interest in maintaining quiet in Gaza, analyst says.

Route 10 Closed to Civilian Traffic for a Year

IDF orders civilians to stay away from strip of land along Egypt-Israel border.

21 Egyptian Security Troops Killed in Sinai

At least 21 Egyptian security officers were killed in Sinai early Monday in an apparent motor vehicle accident.

Slain Soldier's Sister: Nation Must be Tough

"Israel must not be soft hearted," says Avital Yahalomi. "Not to say 'we won’t go there, we won't do that.'"

Israel Rejects Amendments to Peace Treaty with Egypt

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

Killed Soldier Was Supposed to Come Home for Sukkot

Family of "hesdernik" Netanel Yahalomi recalls his dedication to the army. "He wanted to contribute as much as possible."

Israel and Egypt to Jointly Investigate Terror Attack

Israel and Egypt have agreed to jointly investigate the terror attack along the border, in which an IDF soldier was killed.

IDF Soldier Killed in Terrorist Attack on Egypt Border

Three terrorists open fire on Artillery Corps troops securing workers building southern border fence; one soldier killed, another injured.

Shehata is New Egyptian Chief of Intelligence

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi on Wednesday appointed Maj.-Gen. Mohamed Ra'afat Shehata as his new chief of intelligence.

Global Jihadist Terror Attack on Egyptian Security HQ in Sinai

Three Egyptian security officers were wounded Sunday in an attack by jihadists on Egyptian government headquarters in northern Sinai.

Eritreans on Border: 2 Women, Child Let In, the Rest Not

Netanyahu: It is important that everyone understand that Israel is no longer a destination for infiltrators."

Eritrean Would-Be Illegals Stuck Between 2 BordersTill Sunday

Israel's High Court reached no decision on the fate of 20 Eritreans camped out in the no-man's land between its border and that of Egypt.

Eritreans Hope Court Forces Israel to Accept Illegal Entry

Israel's High Court is reviewing a petition over 20 Eritreans blocked by the new border fence from illegally entering from Egypt last week.

Confirmation: Egypt 'Deployed U.S.-Made Tanks, SAMs in Sinai'

Western defense sources say 20 to 30 M-60A3 tanks, Avenger SAMs and F-16s deployed along border with Israel.

Chief of Staff: 'Precise Intelligence' Thwarted Attack

Lt. Gen. Gantz says terror attack on border is a reminder of the dangers of Middle East instability.

Egyptian Fighter Jets in Sinai? Israel Says It isn't So

Egyptian media say fighter jets are in El Arish, to track terrorists. Israeli sources deny this as "baseless rumors."

Sinai Terrorists Planned Mass Slaughter

Sinai terrorists who killed a worker at the border fence had hoped to infiltrate and wipe out a Jewish town and youth village.

Egypt Border: Soldiers 'Request Bulletproof Buses'

Requests renewed after sniper fire hits bus transporting soldiers Sunday.

Number of African Infiltrators Plummets

Israeli stops illegal African infiltrators – finally. Only 64 cross into Israel last week, compared with a previous rate of 500 a week.

IDF Doubles Number of Lookouts on Egypt Border

Intelligence resources such as radar and UAVs have been multiplied several times over, says outgoing head of Field Intelligence

Illegal PA Workers Build Border Fence

A surprise inspection at Israel’s border fence, aimed at stopping terror, finds illegal PA Arabs among the workers.

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.

IDF Armored Corps Moves to Southern Border

The IDF Armored Division moves closer to Israel's southern border following a terror attack Monday on contractors building a border fence.

Israeli, 3 Terrorists Killed in Gunfight Along Egyptian Border

One Israeli killed after terrorists open fire at Defense Ministry employees near the border with Egypt.

IDF Calls Up 6 Battalions to Guard Egyptian, Syrian Fronts

The IDF has issued call up orders for six battalions to guard the Egyptian and Syrian borders, with authorization for 16 more.

Lieberman Warns Netanyahu Egypt More Dangerous than Iran

Foreign Minister Lieberman has warned Prime Minister Netanyahu that Egypt presents more of a security danger than Iran.

Citation to Paramedic Who Improvised and Saved Lives

IDF paramedic Cpl. Anastasia Begdlov used her bra as a tourniquet, saving a severely injured passenger.

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

IDF: No Special Terror Alert in South

Military denies the level of alert near Egyptian border has changed. School field trips to be renewed.