Militants attacked a police station in the Sinai and killed at least one soldier. Egyptian security forces recently arrested a number of jihadists operating in the Sinai Peninsula who are linked to Ramzi Mowafi, a former physician for Osama bin Laden who now leads al Qaeda in the Sinai Peninsula. Former president Hosni Mubarak and […]
Hamas Isolated, Exposed To Israel Post-Morsi
Salafists Gain from Chaos in Egypt after Muslim Brotherhood Shooting
Egypt’s ‘road not taken’ could have saved Mursi
At least seven were killed in clashes between security forces and supporters of former president Morsi. Unidentified gunmen fired on a police station in Sheikh Zuwayed in the Sinai. A mayor in the Sinai warned that the area is becoming “another Afghanistan.” The Muslim Brotherhood said it would reject any cabinet positions offered to it. […]
Egypt’s Sinai desert – A haven for malcontents
Hamas Faces Financial Crisis After Egypt Tunnel Closures
At least three people were killed after militants attacked a bus carrying workers employed at a cement factory; authorities said the attack intended to target the police. At least one was killed in an attack by unidentified gunmen on a security facility that was under construction. A senior Hamas official complained that Egypt’s efforts to […]
A report posted to jihadist forums yesterday details a number of recent attacks on Egyptian security personnel and installations in the Sinai Peninsula.
Battle for the Sinai
Unidentified gunmen attacked a security checkpoint in Rafah. A security source alleged that 37 militants have been killed within the past two weeks. Hamas’ Ismail Haniyeh held discussions with Egyptian intelligence officials. A former ambassador to the US was named Egypt’s new foreign minister. Prosecutors reportedly began questioning former president Morsi about his 2011 prison […]
Special Report: Mursi’s downfall
Mursi removal fuels Sinai Islamist militancy
In Egypt’s Sinai, militants intensify attacks
The army reportedly killed five militants in an operation in the Sinai. The army used helicopters to target jihadists planning attacks in the Sinai. A Palestinian was arrested in connection with the recent bombing of a gas pipeline in the Sinai. Supporters of Mohammed Morsi said they plan to carry out more protests to condemn […]
Supporters of former President Morsi held rallies in Cairo calling for his reinstatement. A policeman was killed in another attack by unidentified gunmen in the Sinai. The army claimed it thwarted a “wide-scale plot” to cause chaos and confusion. Military sources said operations against jihadists in the Sinai are expanding. The army dropped leaflets in […]
Egypt to question Morsi over Hamas-linked jailbreak
Military officials denied reports suggesting they had killed 32 Hamas members in the Sinai. A Coptic merchant was found beheaded in the Sinai. Egypt is reportedly looking to suspend its peace accord with Israel in order to wage a massive campaign against jihadists in the Sinai. A leader in the Egyptian Gama’a al-Islamiyya said his […]
Deterioration in the Sinai
Palestinian Islamic Jihad Unfazed by Egypt Crisis
Sudden Improvements in Egypt Suggest a Campaign to Undermine Morsi
U.S. Defense Chief Mans Hot Line to Cairo
Islamist militants killed two people and wounded six in an overnight attack in the Sinai. Two additional security posts were also attacked by gunmen. Egypt’s prosecutor’s office ordered the arrest of numerous Muslim Brotherhood officials. In the coming weeks, the US will provide Egypt with four F-16 fighter jets. Since the ouster of Mohammed Morsi, […]
Revealed: How Egyptian Islamists are manipulating the media
Aid to Egypt From Saudis and Emiratis Is Part of Struggle With Qatar for Influence
Sinai marred by armed and cyber attacks
The Muslim Brotherhood rejected the constitutional declaration issued by interim President Mansour overnight. Unidentified gunmen attacked a security checkpoint near the Rafah border crossing, which will reopen on Wednesday. Gunmen also opened fire on a church in Port Said. An Israeli defense source warned that Sinai terrorists are planning attacks against Israelis in the Sinai, […]
Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt faces stark choice
Egypt to hold parliamentary vote in about 6 months
At least 51 people were killed as the army opened fire on pro-Morsi supporters in Cairo. Hamas condemned the incident, and the presidency planned to form a judicial committee to investigate it. The Muslim Brotherhood issued a statement urging the “Egyptian people to rise up against those who want to steal their revolution.” Brotherhood headquarters […]