US Says Rafah Evacuation Will Take Weeks, Possibly Longer

According to U.S. officials, a "flood" of humanitarian aid and the construction of temporary shelters will be necessary.

Rafah’s Shadow Economy: Profiteering and Corruption in Egypt’s Border Control

Evidence suggests that control of the Rafah crossing has shifted unofficially to Ibrahim al-Arjani, a Bedouin businessman with close ties to prominent figures including Mahmoud al-Sisi, the son of the Egyptian president.

Given Its $10,000 Take from Every Crossing Gazan, It’s Unsurprising Egypt Won’t Open Rafah’s...

It's not too late for Israel to start offering the same service as the Egyptians, only for free and via ships that offer reasonable rates.

Egypt Constructing Refugee City in North Sinai Ahead of Population Flood from Gaza

In November, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi categorically rejected the resettlement of Gazan Arabs in the Sinai.

Egypt Fears Gazan Immigration Wave But Knows Israel Must Control Philadelphi Corridor to Stop...

"If even one Palestinian refugee crosses over – the peace agreement will be nullified."

Cairo Warns: IDF Operations Along Gaza-Egypt Border Will Threaten Relations

“Egypt is able to protect its interests and sovereignty and these will not be surrendered to a group of extremist Israeli leaders seeking to drag the region into a state of conflict,” said the head of Egypt's State Information Services.

Female IDF Soldier Wounded in Gunfight Along Egypt Border

Some 20 suspected smugglers converged on the Nitzana commercial crossing, prompting IDF forces to open fire on them.

Hamas Still Has Tunnel Access on Egyptian Border

Israeli intelligence did not know the severity of the smuggling situation before the war.

Israel Strikes Hamas Sites Along Gaza-Egyptian Border for First Time

The sites that were struck in the Rafah area where Hamas terrorists were operating.

Egypt Working on ‘Long-Term’ Plan for Gaza Strip

Cairo would take a broader role in the economy and Israel would get "quiet."
An Israeli police sapper examines exploded remains of a rocket fired at the Red Sea resort city of Eilat. April 17, 2013.

Report: Egypt Thwarts Rocket Fire Aimed at Israel from Sinai

It's not yet clear who was intending to attack Israel from Egyptian territory.
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John Kerry Shakes Hands with Nicolás Maduro – Will He Collect the $15 Mil....

The State Department said the handshake was "unplanned,” and “immaterial," despite its denouncement of Maduro only days earlier.

As House Probes UFOs, US Army Vets Claim Sighting 8 on Israel-Egypt Border

The three vets said they had been told by a senior officer to “keep your mouth shut.”

Islamic State Attacks Natural Gas Pipeline in Northern Sinai

The blast caused a fire but no casualties, Egyptian security officials said.

Israel and Egypt Agree on Direct Flights from Tel Aviv to Sharm el-Sheikh

Flights are expected to begin during the intermediate days of Passover in April.

Ancient Christian Manuscripts from Mount Sinai Monastery Go Online via Israel’s National Library

The new, free collection includes images of 1,600 manuscripts, dozens of rare photos, and color footage taken after the Six-Day War.

Israel Weighs Egyptian Request to Downgrade Travel Advisory to Sinai

The Israeli Counter-Terrorism Bureau has classified Sinai in its most severe terrorism level—“a very high concrete threat—for 17 years.

Clinton Bailey’s Archive of Ancient Bedouin Culture Now Available for Free Online

Hundredsof hours of singular audio recordings, photos and slides from fifty years of research.

Israel Aids Multinational Peacekeepers After Helicopter Crash in Egypt’s Sinai

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi offered his wishes for a swift recovery by the lone wounded soldier who survived the crash.

ISIS Claims New Territory in Northern Sinai Despite Egyptian Drone Bombing

ISIS has managed to establish their control over the territory in question and even set up roadblocks, forcing people to abandon their vehicles and to cross on foot.

Multinational Force in Sinai Represents ‘an Insurance Policy,’ says Former Israeli Defense Official

Egyptian-Israeli relations are at their best level since the peace treaty was signed, mostly based on common security interests. But something can always go wrong.

Watch: Israel’s Navy Foiled Hamas’ Weapons Smuggling in Northern Sinai

Following a chase, the vessel with two terrorists onboard were arrested and taken for interrogation.
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Terrorists Blow Up Egyptian Pipeline

Egyptian authorities stopped the flow of gas to be able to extinguish the fire.

President Rivlin Remembers the Fallen of Sinai Operation on Its 63rd Anniversary

"We will not rest until quiet returns and our neighbors understand we can live together, that it is better to live in peace,” the President said.

Police Bust Massive Drug Haul on Egyptian Border

Police seized hundreds of kilograms of drugs worth millions.

2 Hamas Terrorists Dead, More Injured After Toxic Gas Fills Gaza Smugglers Tunnel

It’s not clear what type of toxic gas was used by the Egyptian military personnel to fill the tunnel.

Report: Egypt Readied Rafah Border Crossing for Permanent Operation

Surveillance cameras have been installed throughout the crossing terminal.

1 Dead, 3 Wounded After IDF Tank Slips Down Riverbed

As the tank rolled down the incline, it reportedly began to slip down and then fell -- and a shell being carried within the tank exploded.

ISIS Slaughters Egyptian Soldiers at Sinai Base Near Israel’s Border

The site of the attack was quite far from Islamic State's usual attack zone -- and quite close to Israel's southern border with Sinai.

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