Latest in Tag: Rafah Highlight
Latest in Tag: Rafah
‘Islamic State’ affiliates claim parades in North Sinai
Parades have taken place, security forces do not step in, says North Sinai resident
173 militants killed in army operations during February
Armed forces announce results of collective operations targeting militants in North Sinai
8 militants killed, 12 injured in North Sinai
Sinai-based group claims series of attacks over past month targeting checkpoints, military vehicles and personnel
Hamas terrorist case postponed to 28 February, spokesperson blasts media ‘incitement’
Spokesman speaks of campaign in Egypt to incite public against movement
2,500 metre tunnel found in North Sinai
Armed forces discover longest tunnel linking Gaza with Sinai
2 injured during Sheikh Zuweid police station attack
Militant group Ajnad Masr claim killing of police officer during Friday attack at Ain Shams police station
What are the existing strategies in the face of terrorism and extremism?
The terrorist events that took place in Sinai on 29 January 2015 have raised major concerns and debates. Concerns were very obvious on TV screens, in newspapers, within political forces, and perhaps also ruling circles. These concerns, in my opinion, are justified. A year and a half after the first Rafah incident which targeted a …
9 Muslim Brotherhood members arrested in North Sinai
“State of Sinai” claimed IED explosion targeting a military vehicle Sunday
Al-Arish residents to stand in solidarity with army
Many residents living near the area of Thursday’s attack on security facilities moved, says Al-Arish resident
This is why you agreed to support me in fighting terrorism: Al-Sisi
Sinai attacks will not be last, says president following series of operations in North Sinai
North Sinai residents to go through with open strike against curfew hours
Citizens plan to boycott elections and file lawsuit as they fear protests, says Al-Karamah party member in Sinai
North Sinai political, civil groups demand lift of curfew hours
Warnings of open strikes and electoral boycotts if ignored by government
Demolition of Rafah continues in 2nd phase of Gaza buffer zone
Compensation for displaced families yet to be announced, according to North Sinai governor
Rafah crossing to reopen for 3 days starting Tuesday
Students and humanitarian cases will cross in both directions
Tunnel containing weapons, explosives discovered in Rafah
Tunnel was 1,200 metres long and extended beyond current buffer zone: Armed Forces
Police officer kidnapped in North Sinai found dead
‘State of Sinai’ militants claim to be providing financial support to displaced Rafah residents
Militants abduct police officer in Rafah, Gaza border to remain closed
Rafah-Gaza border was set to open Tuesday but will remain closed “until officer is found”, says Deputy Head of Rafah Crossing
Rafah evacuation continues, amid efforts to destroy all Gaza tunnels
Second phase of ‘buffer zone’ plan starts Thursday, says North Sinai governor
Gaza buffer zone to increase to 5km: North Sinai governor
Egypt first decided to establish a 500 metre buffer zone in late October, following two deadly attacks in Sinai that left at least 30 military personnel dead.
New militant video allegedly shows masked gunmen running North Sinai checkpoint
The footage also includes images of executions of alleged “army collaborators”
Militants bomb Sinai gas pipeline for 27th time
Egypt’s gas exports to Jordan dropped dramatically in 2014 due to militant attacks
Egypt to deport 51 Palestinian migrants to Gaza
The migrants had entered Egypt through underground smuggling tunnels
Military raid in North Sinai kills 5 militants
The raid targeted areas in Al-Arish and Sheikh Zuweid
Schools set to reopen in North Sinai border towns
Counterinsurgency operations are still underway but “we cannot suspend schooling forever”, says governor
7 defendants receive death sentences in second Rafah massacre case
Another 22 defendants received 15 years in prison
Egypt authorities must end Sinai home demolitions: Amnesty
Ongoing wave of home demolitions and forced evictions amid media blackout must stop, group says
Egypt opens Rafah border crossing to admit Palestinians into Gaza
Egypt has closed the border crossing for a month, after deadly attacks in the Sinai Peninsula claimed the lives of 30 Egyptian security personnel
Fear, violence and hardship part of everyday life in volatile North Sinai town
Residents of Al-Arish are caught in the fight between militants and the military
7 militants killed, 67 arrested in North Sinai: Armed forces
Military operations destroyed seven tunnels connecting Rafah to Gaza Strip
Rafah-Gaza buffer zone to expand to 1km
Decision comes after the armed forces discovered tunnels over 800 metres long