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How American Hopes for a Deal in Egypt Were Undercut
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Iran
Jordan Asks for Assistance in Securing Syrian Border
Israel
In response to rocket fire from the Gaza Strip, the IDF struck a number of concealed rocket launchers in the area. On the eve of renewed negotiations with the Palestinians, Israel released 26 Palestinian prisoners. Defense Minister Ya’alon accused Iran of being “involved in every conflict in this region.”
Egypt
Israelis, Egyptians Cooperate on Terror
Israel
Palestinian kids taught to hate Israel in UN-funded camps, clip shows
MSC in Jerusalem claims rocket attack on Eilat
The MSC in Jerusalem has taken responsibility for a rocket attack on Eilat just days after four members of the Salafi jihadist group Ansar Jerusalem were killed in the Sinai.
Video and photos from the funeral of 4 Ansar Jerusalem members
Over the past two days, photos and video from the recent funeral of four Ansar Jerusalem members have been released to jihadist forums.
Egypt
Israel and Egypt showing strong security cooperation
Israel
Authorities announced the names of 26 Palestinian prisoners set to be released as part of an agreement to restart peace talks with the Palestinians. Former Defense Minister Ehud Barak said he is optimistic about the coming talks. With regard to Iran, Barak said the regime should understand that Israel means what it says.
Al Qaeda
Insight: Sinai air strike shows hair-trigger Israel-Egypt security ties
Israel
Prime Minister Netanyahu recently sent a letter to Secretary of State Kerry complaining of incitement by the Palestinian leadership. Responding to reports that an Israeli drone struck a number of jihadists in the Sinai, Defense Minister Ya’alon said Israel will not allow “rumors” to harm the peace treaty with Egypt.
Ansar Jerusalem and MSC in Jerusalem comment on death of jihadists in Sinai
Sinai-based Ansar Jerusalem has announced that four of its fighters were killed as they were preparing to fire rockets toward Israel yesterday. It still not entirely clear whether Egyptian or Israeli authorities were responsible for the strike that killed the jihadists.
5 jihadists reportedly killed in Sinai, source unclear
Reports that an Israeli drone targeted and killed five jihadists in the Sinai have been strenuously denied by the Egyptian army, while Israeli officials refuse to comment.
Hezbollah
Israel fears next war with Hezbollah will hit civilians harder
Egypt
Sinai jihadists have Eilat in sights
Israel
The IDF ordered the closure of Eilat airport for a number of hours as a result of security concerns. Authorities have previously expressed concern that jihadists may try to target planes landing and taking off from the airport. Negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians are expected to resume on Aug. 14 in Jerusalem. US Air […]
FBI seeking information on Burgas terror suspects
The FBI announced today that it was seeking information related to two men, Meliad Farah and Hassan el Hajj Hassan, who are wanted in connection with the Burgas terror attack in July 2012.
Hezbollah
Amid the ‘deceptive quiet’ of the Lebanon border
MSC in Jerusalem praises slain member in new video
A new video praising Hithem Ziad Ibrahim Masshal, a well-known jihadist in the Gaza Strip, was released by the Ibn Taymiyyah Media Center to jihadist forums. Masshal, who was killed in April by the Israeli Air Force, is celebrated for his role in supporting jihadist groups in Gaza.
Israel
Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that Iran is accelerating its uranium enrichment efforts. Former IDF intelligence chief Amos Yadlin said US opposition to an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear program has moved from a red light to a yellow light. Four IDF soldiers were injured as a result of an explosion along the border with Lebanon.
Israel
Across Forbidden Border, Doctors in Israel Quietly Tend to Syria’s Wounded
Egyptian army responds to jihadist charges of ‘crimes’ and Israeli drones
The army’s statement denied allegations of “crimes” in the Sinai and allowing Israeli drones to operate over Egyptian territory.
Salafi jihadists claim that Israeli drones are operating over Sinai
Al Salafiyya al Jihadiyya in Sinai released a statement detailing alleged “crimes” committed by the Egyptian army in recent weeks. The statement also claimed that the army is allowing Israeli drones to operate over the Sinai.
Hezbollah
Nigeria: Kano Arms Cache – ‘Lebanese Suspects Knew About Bunker’
Israel
Authorities filed an indictment against a member of the anti-Zionist Neturei Karta sect who had offered to spy for Iran. Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the latest round of Iran sanctions passed by the US House of Representatives. The head of the IDF’s Northern Command said Hezbollah is better armed and trained than it was in […]
Bulgaria
Suspect in Burgas bombing flew to Lebanon before blast: report
US officials claim Israeli strike in Latakia missed some Yakhont missiles
US officials believe that an Israeli strike in early July near the Syrian port city of Latakia failed to eliminate all of the targeted Russian anti-ship missiles.
Israel
Port city ‘no haven’ for Swedish Jews
Israel
Israel, Palestinians eye peace deal in 9 months
Israel
John Kerry’s Years of Quiet Diplomacy Helped Forge Path to Peace Talks