11 Egyptian soldiers killed by extremists in Sinai Peninsula
Egyptian media said the army had 'foiled' the attack.
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Egypt's military kills 18 suspected Islamists in Sinai
Egypt's military kills 18 suspected Islamists in aerial and ground operations in Sinai town of Bir al-Abd.
Egyptian army thwarts Sinai attack, kills 10 terrorists
Egypt's army says it killed 10 terrorists as its forces thwarted a major terror attack on a military checkpoint in North Sinai.
Egypt military: Only we conduct operations in the Sinai
Egypt’s military spokesperson denies report that Israel has been attacking ISIS targets in Sinai with Egyptian approval.
Sisi names new chief of staff
Egyptian President names new armed forces chief of staff, days after terrorist attack in Giza province.
Egypt Filling Gaza Tunnels with Water
Egyptian military building fish farm along the Gaza border in order to shut down remaining smuggling tunnels.
Airstrikes Kill Dozens of Terrorists in Sinai
Egyptian military airstrikes have killed at least 27 fighters in the northern Sinai region.
World Silent as Gazans Suffer Egyptian Expulsion
Gaza 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 Military
ICC 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 President
After 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 Presidency
Egypt'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 Hamas
Senior 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 Attack
Egypt 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 Comments
Egyptian 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 War
Egypt’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 Sinai
Jets seen over Sheikh Zwaid. Egyptian soldier reported wounded by terrorist fire.
Egypt Finds Evidence of Hamas Involvement in Sinai
Hamas rejects Egyptian army's allegations that it has been cooperating with Sinai terrorists.
Hamas in Crisis over Egypt Terror Crackdown
Egypt’s counter-terror operations and anti-Islamist rhetoric leave Hamas in a precarious position.
Egyptian Army Sinai Offensive in Its Second Day
Military helicopters carried out air raids, soldiers seize anti-aircraft missiles.
Egypt Shuts Down Rafiah Crossing
Egypt closes the Rafiah crossing with Gaza, citing "security concerns" following a crackdown on Sinai terrorists.
Hamas Facing Trouble from Without and Within
Hamas faces new Egyptian campaign on border as young group ‘Tamarod’ continues call for rebellion.
Beilin: The Egyptian Army Rigged the Election
Former 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 Supporters
Security 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 Attacks
Egyptian commanders warn: Protests in Cairo, attacks in Sinai.
Egyptian Army Gives Brotherhood an Ultimatum
The Egyptian army gives the Muslim Brotherhood until Saturday to sign up for political reconciliation.
Family of Former Pres. Morsi to Sue Egyptian Army
The 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 Sinai
Egyptian military sources say the Sinai Peninsula is under control following counter-terror push.
Britain Blocks Exports to Egyptian Army
Britain 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 Gaza
One 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 Sinai
Defense 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 Sinai
Egypt is seeking permission to send thousands of soldiers to Sinai to battle terrorists, and Israel is likely to agree
Egyptian Army Announces Sinai Operation
Senior Egyptian Army official announces major operation in Sinai Desert, after another terror attack on the natural gas pipeline.
U.S. Cautious on Egypt
U.S. national security team calls for a quick return of a democratically elected civilian government in Egypt.
Egypt's Military Boosts Presence in the Sinai
Hamas says Egypt's military has boosted its presence in the Sinai Peninsula. Israel says move was coordinated with it.
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