Tag: Sinai
Egypt Opens Gaza’s Rafah Crossing for Ramadan, 45% of Gazans Want to Emigrate
Recent surveys show that most Gazans still support Hamas, so they aren't likely to use this opportunity to leave Gaza forever.
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.
IDF Destroys Hamas Terror Tunnel Reaching into Israel
"We have not encountered a tunnel like this one before," said IDF Spokesperson Brigadier General Ronen Manlis.
Netanyahu: Israel Has Foiled Dozens of Major Terror Attacks in Europe
"You’ll have the son of ISIS and the grandson of al-Qaeda that will be fighting [for] this new Shi’ite force."
Israel’s Cabinet Approves Carrot-and-Stick Program to Convince African Illegals to Go Home (video)
"I think it's important that people understand we are doing absolutely nothing illegal here, and something absolutely essential."
IDF Soldier Wounded by Gunfire from Sinai
The IDF has increased security around the work on the ground to erect a barrier facing the Gaza Strip, adding special forces to the defense effort.
Israel Bombed Sinai Targets in Retaliation for Rocket Attack
Israeli aircraft appeared only after Egyptian Air Force pilots completed their own missions in northern Sinai against Islamic State terrorist forces near Rafah and Sheikh Zuweid.
Rocket Alerts: Gaza Border and Negev – 1 Rocket Launched at Israel
Rocket Alert 8:55 PM -1 Rocket launched.
Foreign Policy Ignoramus Bernie Sanders Wants to Shrink US Aid to Israel
There's a hole the size of a blown-up number 5 bus on Dizengoff Street in each one of Bernie Sanders' arguments.
Another Palestinian State Grows in Gaza
Dahlan is quietly laying the groundwork for the statesmanship that must come next.
Egypt Makes Deal With Hamas: Trade Terror Fugitives for Electricity
Egypt pledged to ease movement across the borders, “address humanitarian cases,” and supplying Gaza with electricity.
Tel Aviv City Hall Lit With Flag of Egypt in Solidarity For Deadly ISIS...
"Tonight we light up the @TelAviv Municipality with the flag of #Egypt. Those seeking peace will not rest until such horrific acts will end."
Rocket Launched from Sinai
The IDF is checking if the rocket succeeded in crossing over into Israel or not.
Gaza Man Dies Fighting for ISIS-Sinai
Hamas and ISIS-Sinai have a ongoing cooperative relationship.
Israeli Cabinet Discussed Transferring Conquered Arab Population in 1967
The discussion, then as now, revolved around annexation versus a two-state solution, although at the time the most these Israeli ministers could imagine was a Palestinian autonomy under Israeli rule (a solution that's to the right of today's Likud).
One Dead and 4 Wounded in Sinai’s St. Catherine Monastery Shooting Incident
ISIS is claiming it was a terror attack, and they are responsible.
Israel Preparing for Passover ISIS Attack in Sinai
Some Israelis were trying to find alternative routs to reach the Sinai beaches, possibly via Jordan.
UPDATE: 2 Rockets From Sinai Slam Into Israel
A rocket alert went off in the Eshkol region in the Negev at 11:33 AM.
Egyptian Army Destroyed 6 Gaza Tunnels
In 2015, the Egyptian army began flooding the tunnel network with seawater in an attempt to destroy it.
Two Rockets Fired from Sinai Fell in Eshkol Open Area
Two rockets fired from the Sinai fell in an open area in the Eshkol Regional Council near the Gaza Strip Monday around 10:15 AM.
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Mexico Irate at Netanyahu’s Pro-Wall Tweet
Things started to get rough in Jerusalem when the foreign ministry was receiving panicky messages from heads of the Jewish community in Mexico.
Trump Saves the Day on Obama-Backed Anti-Settlements UNSC Resolution
President-Elect Donald Trump engaged in his first act as leader of the free world on Thursday, when his tweet stopped the game clock on an Egyptian anti-settlements UN Security Council resolution.
Egypt Destroyed 7 Gaza Smuggling Tunnels
Two Gazan bodies were recovered today, after Egypt flooded the tunnels.
Minor Earthquake Near the Kineret
The epicenter was just 5 kilometers north of the Sea of Galilee.
UN Report on Failed Gaza, PA Governments: It’s All Israel’s Fault
We went looking for those items that best reflect how the report turns facts and figures on their heads to come up with the preconceived conclusion: it's all the fault of the Israeli occupation, and once Israel is out of the picture you'll see how those Palestinians will become Switzerland of the Middle East.
Egyptian Soldier Shot Dead by Sniper in Rafah
Meanwhile, according to the Hamas government, the Egyptians have kept the Rafah border crossings open all day Sunday and will keep it open Monday.