Latest in Tag: Rafah Highlight
Latest in Tag: Rafah
Armed Forces thwart bombing in Rafah
One takfiri killed and another injured while trying to plant an IED to target security forces, says Armed Forces statement
‘Sinai Province’ claims deadly attack on armed forces
The attack reportedly killed five soldiers and one officer, but the militant group says causalities were as high as 18 people
Egypt extends opening of Rafah border crossing
A total of 1,476 people crossed the border in both directions, with the opening marking the first in 2016
Rafah crossing border closes on Sunday
Ministry spokesperson Eyad Al-Bozom said “there are more than 25,000 humanitarian cases who need to travel,” according to a statement from the ministry
2 policemen killed in a blast in Rafah
Two policemen were killed Sunday in an explosion that targeted a police vehicle in Sinai’s Rafah city. At least two other policemen were injured as an improvised explosive device (IED) was ignited by a remote to detonate the vehicle. Sinai residents’ accounts suggested that five policemen were injured. The accurate number of victims is yet …
Al-Sisi extends emergency state in North Sinai for fifth time
Possible security threats ahead of 25 January are reason for Rafah crossing closing, says media report
26 killed, 5 arrested in a North Sinai raid: Armed Forces
The raid is part of a comprehensive operation against extremists in retaliation for martyrs
Palestinian police condemns death of civilian by Egyptian army
Army spokesperson says “no information available concerning the incident”
4 killed in Rafah terrorist attacks
In the second attack, a citizen named Ramy Qasem from South Sinai was shot dead by unknown assailants while he was walking along the street in Al-Masoura district.
Bomb attack kills 4 security personnel in North Sinai
Another four soldiers were injured
Rafah border opened for 2 days amid slight tensions
Hundreds gather at border to protest Hamas’ management of the crossing, say news reports
Adel Habara, 6 others sentenced to death in ‘second Rafah massacre’ case
Habara has received three death sentences, awaits Grand Mufti’s decision on his fourth
8 men, 2 children killed in Al-Arish
Armed attack on Sinai house leaves family dead, says governor
1,814 Palestinians pass through Rafah as border opens for one day
The Palestinian Interior ministry in Gaza criticised Egypt’s decision to open the border towards Gaza for one day only, called for opening the two-way crossing
Rafah border to be opened Thursday for returning Palestinians
43 Palestinians arrived in Cairo Airport on Tuesday from various countries, to be transported to the Rafah border crossing
Egypt opens Rafah border for returning Palestinian pilgrims
Border opened partially until Saturday for Gazan pilgrims
Academic year postponed in Sheikh Zuweid, Rafah
Bedouin sheikhs requested that officials postpone first day of school in Sheikh Zuweid and Rafah for security reasons
Hamas rejects construction of ‘water channels’ along Gaza border
This is a normal security procedure designed to destroy smuggling tunnels, says security analyst Khaled Okasha
86 killed during ongoing military operation in North Sinai
Army says operation started three days ago and is the “largest” against militant groups
Army launches new operation in North Sinai, kills 29
Two military dead in first strike of operation “Retribution for the martyr”
Grand Mufti condemns Monday’s Rafah attack
Two killed, six injured in road-side bomb that occurred in North Sinai town on Monday
Rafah border crossing closed on Friday
A total of 6329 people crossed the Rafah border from and to the Gaza Strip in the past four days.
Egypt opens Rafah crossing for 4 days
Border has been largely closed on account of rising tensions with Hamas
Fight continues 10 years after Israel ‘left’ Gaza
When Israel’s army withdrew from Gaza in 2005, many hoped that peace would follow. Ten years on, some say the move was a mistake, while others are asking if the occupation, as defined by international law, ever ended. On August 15, 2005, emotional images of Israeli soldiers made their way around the world as the …
NCHR heads to North Sinai to identify residents’ needs
The National Council for Human Rights’ (NCHR) committee headed to North Sinai on Tuesday, to visit families residing in areas as Sheikh Zuweid and Al-Arish to identify their needs. Rafah, East Al-Arish and Sheikh Zuweid are the areas witnessing the most frequent clashes between army personnel and North Sinai militants known as “State of Sinai”. …
Army kills 88 in North Sinai raids
The dead are allegedly ‘suspected militants’
Security alert will prevent expected militant attacks: Analyst
Clashes continue as Suez Canal opening approaches
Bomb explodes in Al-Arish
Israeli media cite IDF source as describing “State of Sinai” as “most effective” radical militant franchise in region
18 soldiers injured in Al-Arish bomb explosion
Sinai curfew further extended for three months
‘State of Sinai’ claims responsibility for Rafah attack
Four military personnel were killed and three others were injured, according to military spokesman