News for Egyptian Army Sisi names new chief of staffEgyptian President names new armed forces chief of staff, days after terrorist attack in Giza province. Egypt Filling Gaza Tunnels with WaterEgyptian military building fish farm along the Gaza border in order to shut down remaining smuggling tunnels. Airstrikes Kill Dozens of Terrorists in SinaiEgyptian military airstrikes have killed at least 27 fighters in the northern Sinai region. World Silent as Gazans Suffer Egyptian ExpulsionGaza residents complain of constant explosions 'worse than IDF op.' as their homes are demolished, and local economy collapses. ICC Rejects Request to Probe Egypt's MilitaryICC says it rejected a bid by the Muslim Brotherhood to probe the military's alleged crimes against humanity in Egypt. Egypt's Sisi Hints He Will Run for PresidentAfter many rumors, Sisi finally says he can't 'turn his back on calls by majority of Egyptians' for his presidential campaign. Egypt's Army: Sisi Was 'Misinterpreted'Egypt's army says a Kuwaiti newspaper "misinterpreted" comments by Abdel Fattah al-Sisi that he will run for the presidency. Egypt's Army Backs Sisi for PresidencyEgypt's top military body backs Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to run for the presidency. He is expected to resign as army chief within days. Egyptian Officials: First Brotherhood, then HamasSenior Egyptian officials say the military plans to take on Hamas in Gaza, which is a "threat to Egypt's national security." Egypt Arrests Terrorist Involved in 2012 AttackEgypt nabs a jihadist suspected of involvement in an ambush that killed 16 Egyptian soldiers near the border with Israel last year. 'Israeli Mind Control' Behind Cleric's CommentsEgyptian celebrity takes conspiracy theories to a whole new level, after preacher claims Egyptian army "worse than Israel." Al-Sissi: Morsi's Ousting Prevented a Civil WarEgypt’s armed forces ousted former President Mohammed Morsi to avoid a “civil war,” says army chief in an interview. Terrorists: Egyptian Army is 'Enemy of Allah'Al-Qaeda-linked group in Sinai denounces the Egyptian army as “an enemy of Allah” because of its crackdown on Sinai terrorists. Egypt Air Force Jets in Northern SinaiJets seen over Sheikh Zwaid. Egyptian soldier reported wounded by terrorist fire. Egypt Finds Evidence of Hamas Involvement in SinaiHamas rejects Egyptian army's allegations that it has been cooperating with Sinai terrorists. Hamas in Crisis over Egypt Terror CrackdownEgypt’s counter-terror operations and anti-Islamist rhetoric leave Hamas in a precarious position. Egyptian Army Sinai Offensive in Its Second DayMilitary helicopters carried out air raids, soldiers seize anti-aircraft missiles.Egypt Shuts Down Rafiah CrossingEgypt closes the Rafiah crossing with Gaza, citing "security concerns" following a crackdown on Sinai terrorists. Hamas Facing Trouble from Without and WithinHamas faces new Egyptian campaign on border as young group ‘Tamarod’ continues call for rebellion.Beilin: The Egyptian Army Rigged the ElectionFormer minister reveals that the Egyptian army rigged the results of last year’s elections, fearing protests from the Muslim Brotherhood. Signs of a Rebellion in Egypt's Army?Local Egyptian website publishes a statement by Egyptian officers in which they denounce the army's intervention in political affairs. Egypt May Take Action Against Morsi SupportersSecurity forces are expected to start taking action against supporters of ousted President Morsi who are staging sit-ins.Egypt Denies Israeli Airstrike in Sinai"There is no truth whatsoever" that Israel attacked in the Sinai, says a spokesman for the Egyptian army. Kerry: The Egyptian Army 'Saved Democracy'U.S. Secretary of State says that the Egyptian army, which deposed Morsi, intervened at the request of millions to protect democracy.Egypt Warns: Sinai Terrorists Planning AttacksEgyptian commanders warn: Protests in Cairo, attacks in Sinai.Egyptian Army Gives Brotherhood an UltimatumThe Egyptian army gives the Muslim Brotherhood until Saturday to sign up for political reconciliation. Family of Former Pres. Morsi to Sue Egyptian ArmyThe family of former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi said Monday they plan to sue Egyptian Army officials for "kidnapping" Egyptian Commander: We’ve Taken Control of SinaiEgyptian military sources say the Sinai Peninsula is under control following counter-terror push.Britain Blocks Exports to Egyptian ArmyBritain revokes export licenses for equipment used by Egypt's military and police, saying it could be used against protesters. 1st time in 40 Years: Egypt Helicopter Over GazaOne Egyptian army officer died and five soldiers were wounded Wednesday in ongoing battles with Islamist terrorists in Sinai Israel Allows Entry of Egyptian Infantry to SinaiDefense Minister approves a request by the Egyptian military to bring in two infantry battalions into the Sinai. Egypt's Morsi Under ‘Criminal Investigation’Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is officially under criminal investigation, a public prosecutor announced in a statement Saturday. Egypt Seeks to Send Thousands of Soldiers to SinaiEgypt is seeking permission to send thousands of soldiers to Sinai to battle terrorists, and Israel is likely to agree Egyptian Army Announces Sinai OperationSenior Egyptian Army official announces major operation in Sinai Desert, after another terror attack on the natural gas pipeline. U.S. Cautious on EgyptU.S. national security team calls for a quick return of a democratically elected civilian government in Egypt.Egypt's Military Boosts Presence in the SinaiHamas says Egypt's military has boosted its presence in the Sinai Peninsula. Israel says move was coordinated with it.Muslim Brotherhood Rejects Army's Ultimatum"The age of military coups is over," stresses Muslim Brotherhood member.Egyptian Army to Morsi: Calm Within 48 HoursAs protests supporting and opposing Morsi mounted, Egypt's army set an ultimatum for the President Egyptian Army Tortured Civilians During UprisingEgypt's armed forces participated in forced disappearances, torture and killings during the 2011 uprising, a leaked report finds. Egyptians Rally, Call on Army to Assume PowerHundreds of Egyptians demonstrated in Cairo to press for the army to assume power in a country plagued by unrest and instability.Egypt army says killed 32 'criminals' in SinaiEgyptian army kills 32 'criminals' in crackdown on Sinai terror. Official: Balance of Military Power Will ChangeSenior Egyptian security official says that the balance of military power in the Middle East will change significantly in the near future. Israel 'Asks Egypt to Take Armor Out of Sinai'Arab paper: Israel was only informed retroactively about deployment of armored forces in Sinai. Morsi Tells Army: Improve PreparednessAfter taking over the military reins, Egyptian president tells officers to prepare for dealing with "threats." Morsi Fires Top Defense BrassMuslim Brotherhood consolidating power: Defense Minister and Chief of Staff sacked, military shaved of extra powers. 60 Egyptian Tanks in SinaiEgypt reportedly sends 60 tanks, 400 armored vehicles to El Arish in biggest deployment since 1979.Morsi Fires Intelligence Chief, Sinai GovernorGen. Morad Mu'afi sacked after terror attack that killed 16 Egyptian policemen. Morsi Orders Dissolved Parliament to ReconveneEgyptian President Morsi calls Islamist-dominated parliament to reconvene, defying a military decree dissolving the legislature. |
