Authorities seized a half ton of explosives being smuggled into the Sinai. A new poll found that support for President Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood is declining in Egypt. Activists and tourism workers threatened to go on strike if the newly appointed governor of Luxor is not dismissed.
Egyptian artists rally against ‘Islamisation’ of culture
Lawlessness Engulfs Sinai’s Bedouin
The Egyptian army rejected a request by Hamas’ leader to meet. Authorities told Hamas leaders staying in Cairo to find a new hotel due to upcoming protests against the group. President Morsi appointed Adel Mohamed al Khayat as governor of Luxor; al Khayat is a member of Gamaa al-Islamiyya, a known terrorist group. The Muslim […]
New Governor Shock to Some Inside Egypt
An Egyptian cleric and his son were given suspended sentences and ordered to pay a fine for burning a Bible during a protest outside the US embassy in Cairo in September. A senior Muslim Brotherhood official slammed Hezbollah for its role in the Syrian civil war.
President Morsi cut all diplomatic ties with the Syrian regime and said he was ready to start providing financial aid to the opposition. Morsi also called on Hezbollah to leave Syria. Authorities claimed to have arrested a man linked to Israel’s Mossad. A flight from Egypt to New York was diverted after the discovery of […]
A military spokesman denied reports that suggested authorities had discovered the identity of those behind the recent kidnapping of seven security personnel in the Sinai. An Israeli official recently met with Egyptian officials to discuss the security situation in the Sinai. A senior official said citizens are free to go to Syria to fight and […]
Egypt’s Brotherhood turns to flour power
Authorities seized iron that was being smuggled into the Gaza Strip from Egypt. Four smuggling tunnels between Egypt and Gaza were also destroyed. Egyptian Islamists are planning a demonstration on June 30 to counter those of the opposition. A group of Islamists also accused two businessmen and the Gulf States of plotting chaos in Egypt.
Mohammed al Zawahiri and two of his Egyptian jihadist allies have issued a statement criticizing the Democratic Jihad Party. “Jihad and Democracy are opposites and don’t mix,” they say.
Artists clash with Islamists at Egyptian culture protest
The North Sinai governor said that while there are “Salafi jihadi elements” operating in the Sinai, al Qaeda does not have a base in the area. Authorities stopped a drug and arms smuggling operation near the Libyan border. A Coptic teacher was fined $14,000 for insulting Islam. Hundreds of Coptic Christians protested after at least […]
A counterterrorism officer was killed by Islamist militants operating in the Sinai Peninsula. Hamas denied that it was involved in prison escapes during the uprising against Hosni Mubarak.
Al-Qaeda swaps Mali for Libya
The United States recently agreed to continue providing Egypt with $1.3 billion in military aid despite concerns of rights issues. President Morsi said calls for new elections by the opposition “absurd.” A German Islamist was barred entry to Egypt by authorities. Various Islamist groups including the Muslim Brotherhood partook in anti-Israel rallies in Cairo.
A court sentenced 43 people, including 19 Americans, to jail terms ranging from one to five years for working at “unregistered” NGOs. Secretary of State Kerry condemned the sentences and said it was a “politically-motivated trial.” A youth activist was sentenced to six months in jail for insulting President Morsi.
Among the smugglers of Sinai
Egypt’s government struggles to exert authority in the Sinai
A checkpoint in the Sinai was attacked by unidentified gunmen for the 39th time since February 2011. The Armed Forces sent reinforcements to the Sinai to track down wanted militants. Explosives intended to be used for the creation of smuggling tunnels were seized by authorities in the Sinai. A court ruled the Muslim Brotherhood-controlled parliament […]
Sunni Cleric Urges Muslims to Help Syria Rebels
Authorities arrested two people in connection with the kidnapping of seven security personnel in the Sinai. The Armed Forces said that “manhunt operations against criminal elements” in the Sinai will continue. Al Azhar plans to start a TV channel to counter extremist channels.
Taming jihadists: a botched attempt in Tunisia and Egypt
Mohammed Zawahiri, the brother of al Qaeda’s emir, is one of the 20 Egyptian jihadists who issued a statement calling upon Sunnis to launch attacks in Shiite-led countries in response to the Bashir al Assad regime’s offensive in Qusayr, Syria. Iran and Hezbollah have reportedly joined the fight in Qusayr alongside Assad’s forces.
The Israel-Egypt-Hamas Triangle in the Sinai
The Muslim Brotherhood said Hezbollah had lost its status earned fighting the “Zionist enemy,” due to its role in the Syrian civil war. A delegation of imams was sent by Egyptian authorities to the Sinai to counter Islamic extremism in the area. A Muslim Brotherhood official alleged that former Fatah strongman Mohammed Dahlan is responsible […]
Three women were killed by at least 10 men in an honor killing near Luxor. Authorities shut down five smuggling tunnels between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. Security sources alleged that President Morsi was informed of plans to kidnap soldiers in the Sinai a week before seven security personnel were abducted.
Sinai is becoming a major threat to Egypt
Chaos in the Sinai: Will International Peacekeepers Be the Next Casualty?
Authorities arrested four suspected jihadists near Alexandria. The government decided to withdraw its annual funding for the country’s Jewish community. President Morsi said he hopes to see the kidnappers of the seven security personnel, who were recently freed, arrested. Authorities seized a variety of weaponry including rockets destined for the Gaza Strip.