Latest in Tag: Rafah Highlight
Latest in Tag: Rafah
Egypt opens Rafah crossing with Gaza for 3 days
Egyptian decision is fourth time since March that Gaza Strip’s only land port has been opened for exceptional circumstances
Army officer killed in North Sinai, Rafah border crossing closed
Local media reports indicated that Gamal was killed after a sniper shot him during a military operation against militants affiliated to the Islamic State terrorist group.
Remembering 103 battalion’s brave battle against IS in Sinai
The 103 army battalion members of the checkpoint faced a violent and unprecedented attack that depended on suicide bombers and car bombs, and despite this, they kept engaging the militants till the last breath and with unique courage.
Palestinian government resigns amid political rift
Egypt opens Rafah border crossing for 3 days
Hamas in Cairo, Abbas threatens from America
Efforts of last opportunity to avoid explosion of situation in Gaza
Egypt opens Rafah crossing for a week for Palestinian pilgrims
Number of deaths among Egyptian pilgrims reaches 52
Hamas hands over Rafah border crossing to PA under auspices of Egypt
Crossing expected to be open on regular basis by mid-November, says Azzam Al-Ahmad
More suspects arrested in central Sinai, officer killed in Rafah
Communications returned after been cut for more than 10 hours in North Sinai
Egypt opens Rafah crossing for Palestinian pilgrims
The crossing is expected to be closed on late Monday
Rafah border crossing opened until Thursday ahead of Hajj
Thousands of pilgrims expected to cross to Egypt to reach Saudi Arabia
Hamas faces accusations of taking part in latest attacks in Rafah
The movement accuses Abbas of sabotaging its relation with Egypt
Military operations intensify after deadly attacks in Southern Rafah
“Powers of extremism” aims to get at country’s stability, says President Al-Sisi
Second field army foils militants’ attempt to establish checkpoint in Rafah
The second field army killed eight militants while they were trying to establish a checkpoint in Rafah, says army spokesperson
Following Copts’ exodus from Al-Arish, armed forces continue operations
A state-run newspaper reports armed robbery of governmental vehicle in Al-Arish, and militants threaten female teachers over not wearing the veil
Government opens Rafah border crossing for three days
The Rafah border crossing has been opened to allow passage of patients and students, says state media
Court upholds second death sentence for Adel Habara
The death sentence is final, but the execution is subject to the presidency’s approval
Rafah border crossing opens for 3 days
For the most part, Egyptian authorities have kept the Rafah border crossing shut down since July 2013
6 militants, 2 army personnel killed in 4th day of retaliation
The president has extended North Sinai’s state of emergency for an additional three months, reports official gazette
‘Sinai Province’ continues to kidnap and kill citizens in North Sinai
The IS-affiliated group kidnaps citizens, kills them over “charges” of espionage with the army, says local journalist
4 soldiers injured in North Sinai attack
Army foils several militant attacks in Rafah, Sheikh Zuweid
Residents of Sheikh Zuweid, Rafah expect ‘potential starvation’ due to strict army blockade
The army has prevented trucks carrying food from entering both cities for five days, say residents
IED explosion kills army officer, injures 8 security personnel in North Sinai
Military personnel are being targeted with IEDs in North Sinai on a daily basis
North Sinai Security Director survives Interior Ministry reshuffle
Security forces reportedly thwarted an attack on a checkpoint, killing 16 alleged militants
7 injured in terrorist attacks across North Sinai
3 bombs exploded in Rafah and Sheikh Zuweid, injuring 5 conscripts, 1 non-commissioned officer, 1 citizen
Army launches airstrikes targeting IS militants in North Sinai
Strikes targeted sites close to civilians causing no injuries or casualties, says resident
‘Sinai Province’ continues targeting civilians in North Sinai
The IS-affiliated group kills three residents in Rafah and Al-Arish for cooperating with the army, according to residents
Conscript killed in militant attack on checkpoint in Rafah
Security campaign detonates IEDs on a near daily basis, says state media
Armed Forces thwart bombing in Rafah
One takfiri killed and another injured while trying to plant an IED to target security forces, says Armed Forces statement
‘Sinai Province’ claims deadly attack on armed forces
The attack reportedly killed five soldiers and one officer, but the militant group says causalities were as high as 18 people
Egypt extends opening of Rafah border crossing
A total of 1,476 people crossed the border in both directions, with the opening marking the first in 2016