The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-egyptian-border/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:04:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israeli-Egyptian border | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-egyptian-border/ 32 32 Open day at religious-secular kibbutz on Gaza border draws 20 families wanting to join https://www.timesofisrael.com/open-day-at-religious-secular-kibbutz-on-gaza-border-draws-20-families-wanting-to-join/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:00:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3515522 Kibbutz Kerem Shalom, where members fought terrorists in deadly battles on October 7, is a 'microcosm of Israeli society' where decisions are reached by 'listening to one another'

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]]> IDF to deploy all-female tank crews after two-year trial deemed a success https://www.timesofisrael.com/embargo-1300-idf-solidifies-role-of-all-female-tank-crew-after-two-year-trial-deemed-a-success/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:00:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2860652&preview=true&preview_id=2860652 Merkava IV company will defend Egyptian frontier as permanent part of mixed-gender Caracal Battalion; Kohavi hails successful pilot enabling more combat roles for women

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]]> IDF seizes $2.5 million worth of drugs on Egypt border https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-seizes-2-5-million-worth-of-drugs-on-egypt-border/ Sun, 03 Jul 2022 08:08:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2791433&preview=true&preview_id=2791433 Military says troops spotted four suspects approaching area overnight and seized 70 kilograms of cocaine and hashish; no arrests made

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]]> IDF nabs $2 million cocaine shipment on Egypt border https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-nabs-2-million-cocaine-shipment-on-egypt-border/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:32:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2789366 Military says troops spotted three suspects approaching area overnight, seized 28 kg of contraband; no arrests made

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]]> IDF, police seize millions of shekels’ worth of marijuana on Egypt border https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-police-seize-millions-of-shekels-worth-of-marijuana-on-egypt-border/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:36:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2788202 Troops detain several suspects who crossed into Israel, hid 80 kilos of contraband in area

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]]> IDF: Fighter jets downed Egyptian military drone that entered Israeli skies https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-fighter-jets-downed-egyptian-military-drone-that-entered-israeli-skies/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:48:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2773751 Incident occurred Monday in the southern Negev desert; defense source says UAV was unarmed, interception coordinated with Egypt

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]]> IDF captures 105-kilogram drug shipment on Egypt border, arrests one https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-captures-100-kilogram-drug-shipment-on-egypt-border-arrests-one/ Wed, 25 May 2022 19:56:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2769800&preview=true&preview_id=2769800 Suspect also found to be carrying night-vision goggles and other equipment allegedly for smuggling attempts

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]]> IDF foils smuggling of 200 kilograms of drugs on Egypt border https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-foils-smuggling-of-200-kilograms-of-drugs-on-egypt-border/ Sat, 23 Apr 2022 18:23:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2750126&preview=true&preview_id=2750126 Troops seize contraband worth NIS 4 million ($1.22 million) after lookouts spot smugglers on opposite side of fence; no arrests made

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]]> Car in Israeli town near Egyptian border hit by apparent erroneous gunfire https://www.timesofisrael.com/car-near-egyptian-border-hit-by-apparent-erroneous-gunfire/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:44:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=2749547 None are hurt in the incident in Shlomit

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]]> IDF captures 120-kilogram drug shipment on Egypt border https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-captures-120-kilogram-drug-shipment-on-egypt-border/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:28:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2742245&preview=true&preview_id=2742245 Troops seize contraband worth NIS 2.4 million after lookouts spot smugglers on opposite side of fence; no arrests made

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]]> Major drug bust on Egyptian border nets 300 kg of marijuana, hashish https://www.timesofisrael.com/major-drug-bust-on-egyptian-border-nets-300-kg-of-marijuana-hashish/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 03:23:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2714095 Troops foiling smuggling attempt seize contraband worth NIS 6 million; no arrests

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]]> IDF foils $1.2 million drug-smuggling attempt along border with Egypt https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-foils-1-2-million-drug-smuggling-attempt-along-border-with-egypt/ Sat, 05 Feb 2022 14:28:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2696613 More than 200 kilograms of marijuana flowers and hashish seized, no arrests made

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]]> Officer removed over friendly fire incident on Egypt border that wounded 2 soldiers https://www.timesofisrael.com/officer-removed-over-friendly-fire-incident-on-egypt-border-that-wounded-2-soldiers/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 19:59:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2696393&preview=true&preview_id=2696393 Internal probe finds Caracal Brigade deputy commander failed to coordinate aspects of operation with other units involved, violated regulations when he opened fire on border cops

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]]> 2 border guards lightly hurt by friendly fire while trying to thwart drug-smuggling https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-border-guards-lightly-hurt-by-friendly-fire-while-trying-to-thwart-drug-smuggling/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 07:01:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2691218&preview=true&preview_id=2691218 Security forces respond to 9 smuggling attempts in 'one of the most active nights on the Egyptian border in recent memory'

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]]> IDF captures 100-kilogram drug shipment on border with Egypt https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-captures-100-kilogram-drug-shipment-on-border-with-egypt/ Sat, 08 Jan 2022 05:00:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2679750 Troops seize sacks of drugs after lookouts spot smugglers on opposite side of fence

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