Israeli, Egyptian Forces Battle Dozens of Drug Smugglers at the Border, Killing One
The Israeli forces lay in ambush until dozens of smugglers arrived at the border fence, placed ladders against the fence and began to dump to the Israeli side bags that contained very large quantities of drugs.
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.
Hamas Still Has Tunnel Access on Egyptian Border
Israeli intelligence did not know the severity of the smuggling situation before the war.
Egypt Rejects Israel’s Call to Secure Rafah Border Against Hamas Smuggling
You probably thought it was Hamas making it difficult to reach a deal. Nope. It’s the honest broker, Egypt.
Report: Egypt Thwarts Rocket Fire Aimed at Israel from Sinai
It's not yet clear who was intending to attack Israel from Egyptian territory.
Russia Sends Security Personnel to Review Egypt Airports
Russia sends its own personnel to inspect airport security measures at Sharm el-Sheikh, Cairo and elsewhere in Egypt.
Egyptian Cyber Campaign Against ISIS in Sinai Disrupts Cellular Phone Service in Israel
The cellular phone service blackouts, which have been taking place for the past two weeks, are likely to continue, an IDF source said.
Rocket Launched from Sinai (and Gaza) at Israel
A few rockets fell short this morning...
Egypt’s Camp David Threat Serious but Not Imminent, says Former Deputy Envoy
Cairo's recent military buildup in the Sinai "requires clarification," said Knesset member Ruth Wasserman Lande
Russian Officials Says Plane Broke in Mid-Air Raising Speculation of a Bomb On Board
“The [ISIS] statement does not say they shot it down, but that they destroyed it,” Trotignon said. “You could imagine explosives on board, or sabotage.”
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.
Police Bust Massive Drug Haul on Egyptian Border
Police seized hundreds of kilograms of drugs worth millions.
US Pres. Trump Pledges to Back Egypt’s Pres. El-Sisi
"We'll fight terrorism and 'other things.' We're gonna be friends for a long, long period of time."
Egypt Rejects Israeli Proposal to Reopen Rafah Crossing
It is believed there are numerous smuggling tunnels between Egypt and Gaza under Rafah, and Egypt profited from the smuggling of goods and weapons to the Hamas enclave.
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.
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."
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.
Islamic State Attacks Natural Gas Pipeline in Northern Sinai
The blast caused a fire but no casualties, Egyptian security officials said.
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 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.
Revealed: Israel Regularly Launching Airstrikes at Sinai Terrorists with Egypt’s Blessing
The new Egyptian dependence on Israel to maintain the integrity of their borders is diminishing Egypt's role as independent broker in the Middle East peace negotiations.
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.
Hamas, Fatah Both Call for Delay in Power Transfer at Gaza Crossing
Control over the crossing was to be transferred to Fatah by Egypt within the next two days.
Egyptian Army Pumping Sea Water into Gaza Tunnels Causing Landslides, Sinkholes
Pumping the tunnels with sea water is a cheap method for the Egyptians to keep Gaza Islamists out of the Sinai.
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.
Israel Preparing for Passover ISIS Attack in Sinai
Some Israelis were trying to find alternative routs to reach the Sinai beaches, possibly via Jordan.
Egypt’s Large Military Presence in Sinai Raises Questions and Concerns
While Israel's defense establishment touts ongoing cooperation with Cairo, observers have concerns.
IDF Downs Drone Carrying 13 Rifles, Ammo near Egypt Border
The drone and weapons were handed over to security forces for examination.
Israeli Tourism Industry Hoping to Lure Blocked Sharm el-Sheikh Customers
The Tourism Bureau estimated that the incoming tour cancellations for the winter season will be about 25%
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.
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