Warnings: Egypt Prepares for Military Confrontation with Israel
Political officials in Jerusalem have voiced concern over Egypt's unprecedented military buildup.
Egypt’s Large Military Presence in Sinai Raises Questions and Concerns
While Israel's defense establishment touts ongoing cooperation with Cairo, observers have concerns.
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.
Leiter: Israel Will ‘Very Soon’ Address Egyptian Military Buildup in Sinai
Egypt has constructed military bases in Sinai "that can only be used for offensive operations," the Israeli ambassador to the United States confirmed.
Cairo Ups Sinai Military Presence in Violation of Peace Treaty
"The presence of tanks near Israel's border is a blatant violation of the peace agreement," says IDF Lt. Col. (res.) Eliyahu Dekel.
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
IDF Thwarts Drone Smuggling Weapons from Egypt to Gaza
The IDF located the drone and three weapons.
IDF Downs Drone Carrying 13 Rifles, Ammo near Egypt Border
The drone and weapons were handed over to security forces for examination.
Egypt’s Stronghold on Rafah Crossing and Hamas Attacks Starve Millions of Gazans as UN...
Wosornu knows of only one culprit causing this catastrophe, and it ain’t Egypt or Hamas.
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.
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.
Decision to Open Border Mosques Points to Possible Sinwar Escape Route into Egypt
The mosques have tunnels under them leading them into 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.
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.”
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.
Report: Egypt Readied Rafah Border Crossing for Permanent Operation
Surveillance cameras have been installed throughout the crossing terminal.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Deadly Suicide Bombing in Sinai
At least 23 Egyptian soldiers lost their lives and dozens more were wounded in the deadly Sinai attack by Islamic State jihadists.
Egyptian Army Destroyed 6 Gaza Tunnels
In 2015, the Egyptian army began flooding the tunnel network with seawater in an attempt to destroy it.