![]() Egypt to Create Buffer Zone with GazaDue to Friday's attack, claiming the lives of 31 soldiers, President Sisi plans to expand the buffer zone on border between Gaza and Sinai.![]() Terrorists Open Fire on IDF Along Egyptian BorderSoldiers wounded after terrorists reportedly fire anti-tank missiles on their vehicle near Nitzana, bordering Sinai Peninsula.![]() Leader of Sinai Jihadist Group ArrestedMilitary forces in Egypt arrest the leader of the military wing of the Ansar Bayt Al-Maqdis terrorist group.![]() IDF Ups Presence Near Sinai BorderSouthern Command deployed in response to heightened tensions between Egypt, Sinai terror groups. 'We don't take risks,' officer explains.![]() Egypt Kills Gazan Breaching Sinai Border by TunnelEgyptian security busts tunnel runners, in what may have been smuggling attempt or part of recently revealed human trafficking ring.![]() Six Egyptians Killed in Gaza Border Town BombExplosive planted underground in border town of Rafah claims six police officers, amid talk of PA security forces manning the town.![]() IS 'Copycats' Behead 'Israeli Spy' in SinaiLocal jihadist group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis switches inspiration from Al Qaeda to IS; eighth beheading in the region in a month.![]() Abbas Denies 'Fabricated' Reports of Sinai OfferSecretary-General of Abbas's office says Egypt agrees with PA on 1949 Armistice line borders, never offered Sinai for PA state.![]() 11 Egyptian Policeman Killed in Sinai Bomb AttackRoadside bomb explodes near Rafah; local Islamists likely linked to resurgence in terror in Sinai.![]() Traffickers Shoot Egyptian Guard on Way to IsraelHuman traffickers kill Egyptian while smuggling people to Israel, illustrating that African immigrants are job seekers, not refugees.![]() 4 Decapitated Bodies Found in Sinai; IS SuspectedEgyptian security forces claim decapitations linked to IS-inspired terror.![]() Terrorists Explode Gas Line in the Sinai - AgainPipeline attack by unknown terrorists the 24th since 2011.![]() Egypt: We've Eliminated Terror From SinaiIn a bold announcement Thursday, the Egyptian Army said that it had achieved 'total security control' over the entire Sinai peninsula.![]() IDF Soldiers Come under Fire from EgyptShots reported from Egyptian border targeting IDF forces. No one was hurt.![]() Eilat Attack Terror Leader Dies in 'Work Accident'Sinai terror group founder, responsible for 2011 killing of eight Israelis, dies as car-crash detonates bomb on-board.![]() Egypt Kills 16 Terrorists Near GazaEgyptian army reports airstrike took out 16 in Sinai near Gaza, latest in string of clashes between Islamists and Egyptian army in region.![]() Sinai Terrorists Blow Up Natural Gas PipelineStrong explosion rocks central Sinai after explosives were planted beneath the gas pipeline connected to cement factories in the area.![]() Again: Sinai Terrorists Hit Gas PipelineTerrorists in Egypt's restive Sinai blow up a gas pipeline that feeds an industrial area in the region.![]() Egypt: We Thwarted a Hamas AttackEgyptian army claims they arrested Hamas terrorist planning to plant car bomb near security target; Hamas denies allegations.![]() Egypt Kills Terrorist Behind Eilat Rocket AttackEgyptian soldiers eliminated Ibrahim Abu Atiyeh, leader of the group responsible for recent rocket attacks on Eilat in August.![]() Ten Egyptian Soldiers Killed in Sinai BombingTen Egyptian soldiers were killed Wednesday as a bomb exploded near El Arish. Radical Islamists are suspected.![]() 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.![]() 3 Egyptian Policemen Gunned Down in SinaiMore than 100 Egyptian security forces have been killed since July.![]() Egyptian Military Seizes Islamist-Held TownLocal residents had appealed for help after being harassed and "taxed" by Islamist fighters.![]() Hamas: We Didn't Train Egyptian IslamistsHamas rejects Egyptian report accusing it of teaching Islamists in Egypt how to plant bombs in cars.![]() Egypt Tanks Cross Gaza Border FenceAs the Egyptian army steps up its crackdown against Islamic terrorists in the Sinai, two tanks have crossed a fence around the Gaza Strip.![]() Israeli Delegation in Cairo to Discuss SinaiAn Israeli delegation arrives at the Cairo airport as Egypt's army continues to crack down on terrorists in the Sinai.![]() Islamic Terrorists Behind Twin Car Bombs in SinaiA double suicide bomb attack in Egypt's Sinai kills six; attack follows a major military offensive on Islamic terrorist activity.![]() Egyptian Army Sinai Offensive in Its Second DayMilitary helicopters carried out air raids, soldiers seize anti-aircraft missiles.![]() Sinai: Dozens Killed in Egyptian Army AssaultEgyptian military mounts what is reportedly the largest operation in Sinai since 1973.![]() Egypt Demolishes Arab Homes for 'Security Reasons'Egypt is destroying homes next to the Gaza border in Sinai for "security purposes," to prevent Gaza terrorists from entering Sinai.![]() Murdered in Cold BloodChilling evidence emerges of attack by Islamists which killed 25 Egyptian soldiers.![]() Jihadists: Israeli Air Strike in Sinai Killed 4Al Qaeda affiliate in Sinai vows revenge after its members were killed as they prepared missile strike.![]() Egypt Captures Over 100 Terrorists in SinaiEgyptian military forces have captured over 100 Islamist terrorists in recent days – one third of them from Gaza![]() Eilat Airport Reopens, Flights Return to NormalTwo hours after it was ordered closed, the Eilat Airport was reopened Thursday night. The reason for the earlier closure is still unclear![]() Hamas: Egypt Hurting Our IncomeThe Hamas terrorist group is upset with Egypt over its actions to shut down the smuggling tunnels between the Sinai and Gaza.![]() Egyptian Commander: We’ve Taken Control of SinaiEgyptian military sources say the Sinai Peninsula is under control following counter-terror push.![]() IDF Deploys Iron Dome Battery to Defend EilatThe IDF has placed an Iron Dome battery near Eilat, after recent reports of missile attacks by Islamist groups against the city![]() Egyptian Forces Kill Ten in Sinai OffensiveCrackdown aims to uproot Islamist terrorist groups from increasingly lawless region![]() Egyptian Army Seizes Rockets Headed for CairoThe Egyptian army has intercepted a van containing a total of 19 Grad rockets heading for Cairo.![]() ADL: PA Got ‘Free Pass’ From EUThe Anti-Defamation League says the European Union gave the Palestinian Authority a 'free pass' with its new ban on Israeli institutions.![]() Muslim Brotherhood 'Takes Credit' for AttackThe Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt claims responsibility for a shooting attack targeting an IDF patrol near the border with Israel.![]() Sinai: Terrorists Open Fire at IDF PositionNo injuries reported in brief clash between unknown gunmen, IDF forces, as Egyptian military continues to battle Islamists![]() Egypt 'Set to Launch Major Sinai Operation'Reports: Egypt killed 32 Hamas terrorists in recent days and plans a larger offensive, with Israel's approval.![]() 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![]() Helpless Hamas Watches as Egypt Targets IslamistsHamas would love to help its Muslim Brotherhood allies fight the Egyptian Army, but dare not.![]() Gaza Terrorists Stream Into SinaiMuslim Brotherhood-linked Gaza terrorists are infiltrating the Sinai to attack Egyptian army outposts.![]() Egyptian Soldier Killed in Latest Sinai ViolenceEgyptian soldier killed by unidentified gunmen in the northern Sinai town of El-Arish.![]() Officials: Sinai Desert not Safe for IsraelisNational Anti-Terror Unit issues stern travel warning to Israelis urges those already there to return home asap.![]() Officials: New Egypt Leader May be 'Better' for UsIsrael is hopeful that whoever replaces Mohammed Morsi will be slightly less hostile to the Jewish state![]() After Ouster, Sinai Could Become a Nest of TerrorIsraeli officials are concerned that the crisis in Egypt could lead to a total breakdown of order in Sinai![]() Egypt Seizes Explosives Meant for Sinai SmugglersEgyptian authorities seize an entire ton of explosives destined for smugglers in the Sinai.![]() Abducted Security Personnel in Sinai ReleasedSeven Egyptian security personnel who were abducted by suspected Islamic fundamentalists in Sinai have been released, says army spokesman.![]() Egypt Said Readying Operation to Free HostagesEgypt sent hundreds of troops and dozens of tanks into Sinai, in apparent preparation for a military operation to free kidnapped officers![]() Sinai Bedouin: We Were Better Off Under IsraelSinai Bedouin blame interior ministry for kidnappings in the region and say: We've already paid a price for Israel returning the land.![]() More Iron Dome Funding to be AnnouncedUS Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is expected to confirm the US has approved another $400 million for the Iron Dome defense system.![]() Jordan Also Struck in Rocket Attack?The Jordanian port city of Aqaba may also have been struck Wednesday morning in a rocket attack launched from Sinai. |