7 militants killed in armed forces’ pre-emptive strike
Explosion occurred in Al-Arish killing police officer and injuring three conscripts
Menna Zaki
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Rafah border opening extension sign of improving relations with Egypt: Hamas leader
Border between Gaza and Egypt is open for seven consecutive days, until Friday, for first time since Morsi’s ouster
Police officer’s house bombed, 2 others set ablaze in Al-Arish
The attacks took place in different areas in Al-Arish, leaving no casualties
42 Syrian refugees head to Germany after months in detention in Egypt
European delegations visited Karmooz police station to help release the refugees
1 militant killed, 2 injured at North Sinai checkpoint attack
No security forces were injured or killed during attack, says military spokesman
Egyptian regional foreign policy in retrospect
With the region in turmoil, Egypt stands out as a beacon of stability – but where and how does Al-Sisi put Egypt’s political weight to use?
2 dead, 5 injured in suicide attack near famous Luxor temple
The injured are reported to be only Egyptians
Rafah border to be opened for 3 days
The border was last opened two weeks ago
Syrian Coalition is only legitimate representative for Syrians: El-Araby
Egypt is hosting Syrian opposition for two days to reach political resolution in Syria
Egyptians in Libya: Between a rock and a hard place
Despite reiteration of foreign ministry’s warnings against travelling to Libya, citizens with limited resources leave for Libya in search for work
Hungary expresses support for Egypt
President Al-Sisi met Hungarian prime minister and head of parliament following visit to Germany
Cairo court cancels Hamas ‘terrorist’ designation
Hamas considers court’s decision “correction of a previous mistake and will have positive repercussions on the relationship between Egypt and Hamas”
95 Egyptians arrested attempting to illegally cross into Libya
Border guards arrest illegal immigrants almost “daily”, says director of Salloum Port
2 policemen tried on sexual assault charges
Policemen initially released on bail, but prosecution general referred them to criminal court
Libyan tribes seek to class Muslim Brotherhood as ‘terrorist organisation’: Tribal elder
Over 45,000 Egyptians have so far returned from Libyan territories since mid-February
Hamas official warns of another possible war in Gaza
Israel launched airstrikes across Gaza in response to alleged rocket fired from the strip
Libyan tribes calls for Egypt’s western border to be opened
Representatives from Libyan tribes are gathering in Cairo for unity talks to face Libya’s challenges
2 women killed in unidentified North Sinai shelling
Incident occurred same day an injured conscript was shot dead during his transferral to hospital
‘Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis’ trial postponed to 11 June
The case involves 213 defendants charged with targeting police officers, security facilities and the attempted of murder of former interior minister
Suspects in judge’s assassination attempt killed
In May, militants planted explosive devices under judge’s car, causing an explosion, injuring a passer-by
86 Egyptians deported from Libya
Egyptian nationals were detained for illegally crossing the Western border
We are on the right track despite challenges: Al-Sisi
The President tackled a broad range of topics including terrorism, corruption, media and relations with neighbouring countries
Foreign ministry following up on Egyptian detainees in Libya
Reports circulate in media of Egyptians detainees held for illegally immigrating to Libya
North Sinai militants have already decreased operations: Al-Tarabeen member
Tribes in restive peninsula gathered Sunday to announce support for army and Egyptian state
‘Renewing religious discourse’ becomes great concern
Religious institutions are engaged in war of ideologies to counter IS threat
North Sinai tribe retaliates for member’s death
“State of Sinai” are said to have killed Al-Tarabeen tribe member for allegedly being army informant
Mubarak calls on Egyptians to stand behind Al-Sisi
Former president spoke on satellite channel Sada Al-Balad on the commemoration of 33rd anniversary of Sinai Liberation day
Resident calls North Sinai curfew extension pointless
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi extended the curfew in certain areas in North Sinai for a further three months
Banning countries from religious competition could ‘heighten tension’: Analyst
Religious endowments ministry excluded Iran, Turkey and Qatar from International Quran Recital Competition due to “no relations” with Egypt
IS affiliates kill Christians amid condemnation
New deaths come nearly two months after beheadings of Egyptian Christians in Libya