The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sinai-peninsula/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:51:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Sinai Peninsula | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sinai-peninsula/ 32 32 Israel presses Gaza op, said to ask US to rein in Egyptian military buildup in Sinai https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-presses-gaza-offensive-reportedly-urges-us-to-prod-egypt-on-sinai-military-buildup/ Sat, 20 Sep 2025 15:18:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3646533 Netanyahu said to raise concerns with US secretary of state about Cairo’s recent construction, including runways and underground sites

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]]> National Security Council sharpens warning against ‘high risk’ travel to Sinai https://www.timesofisrael.com/national-security-council-sharpens-warning-against-high-risk-travel-to-sinai/ Thu, 29 May 2025 19:08:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3561281 Body warns of spike in terrorist threats to Israelis visiting Egyptian peninsula, which has seen a steep drop in tourism from Israel since Oct. 7

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]]> Egypt’s Nasser said in 1970 he had ‘no interest’ in Palestinian cause, recording reveals https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypts-nasser-said-he-had-no-interest-in-palestinian-cause-recording-reveals/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:06:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3537969 Audio released by Nasser's son of conversation with Libya's Gaddafi said to raise questions among president's critics over his publicly militant persona

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]]> Remains of Egyptian soldier missing since 1967 Six Day War found in Sinai https://www.timesofisrael.com/remains-of-egyptian-soldier-missing-since-1967-six-day-war-found-in-sinai/ Sun, 07 Jul 2024 06:44:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3326416 Human rights group urges Egyptian public and government to help locate family of 22-year-old Fawzi Muhammad Abdel Mawla, likely killed in retreat from Sinai on war's 3rd day

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]]> ‘The nation demands occupation’: Minister shares post calling for conquest of Sinai https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-nation-demands-occupation-minister-shares-post-calling-for-conquest-of-sinai/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:49:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3324115 Amichai Eliyahu retweets call to buy shirts printed with a map of an expanded Israel — including the West Bank, Gaza and Egypt's Sinai — emblazoned with the slogan 'Occupation Now'

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]]> Kafr Qasim couple, 6-month-old daughter killed in car crash in Sinai https://www.timesofisrael.com/kafr-qasim-couple-6-month-old-daughter-killed-in-car-crash-in-sinai/ Sat, 15 Jun 2024 13:18:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3312170 Ussayd, Jumana and Julia Amar were reportedly on way to Eid el-Adha celebrations after vacationing at Red Sea resort; two children survive with moderate-to-severe injuries

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]]> Paradise lost? Sinai, once teeming with Israeli tourists, is deserted amid Gaza war https://www.timesofisrael.com/paradise-lost-sinai-once-teeming-with-israeli-tourists-is-deserted-amid-gaza-war/ Sat, 25 May 2024 11:03:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3293235 Very few Israelis venture into neighboring Egypt out of safety concerns or in boycott of the country, but those who dare will experience a Sinai of yesteryear

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]]> Gazans reportedly charged exorbitant sums by Egyptian company to leave Strip https://www.timesofisrael.com/gazans-reportedly-charged-exorbitant-sums-by-egyptian-company-to-leave-strip/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:06:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3239616 Fees levied to go through Rafah said to reach $10,000, making exit impossible for most Gazans; many resort to crowdfunding, while some relatives of Hamas members have already fled

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]]> Egypt expert warns: Israel cannot afford to take Cairo’s cooperation for granted https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-expert-warns-israel-cannot-afford-to-take-cairos-cooperation-for-granted/ Sat, 03 Feb 2024 05:15:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3213885 Researcher Mira Tzoreff says unlike Qatar, which thrives with Hamas in power, Israel and Egypt share a common goal – ridding Gaza of Hamas

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]]> US shoots down 12 Houthi attack drones, 5 missiles; Israeli jet downs Eilat-bound UAV https://www.timesofisrael.com/witnesses-report-2-explosions-off-sinai-coast-strange-object-falling-into-water/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 14:55:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3186848 American warship and jets intercept Iran-backed group's projectiles over Red Sea during 10 hour period; Israel brings down device off coast of Egypt's Dahab; no injuries reported

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]]> Egypt said to brace for possibility of refugee influx from Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-said-to-brace-for-possibility-of-refugee-influx-from-gaza/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:21:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3125088 Though Rafah crossing is still closed, Cairo is reportedly beefing up military presence in Sinai along Gaza border, designating locations to shelter fleeing Palestinians

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]]> 5 Israelis lightly to moderately injured in traffic accident in Sinai https://www.timesofisrael.com/5-israelis-lightly-to-moderately-injured-in-traffic-accident-in-sinai/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:32:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3112770 After two shuttle vehicles collide, United Hatzalah volunteer helps Egyptian medics give first aid before the wounded are returned to Israel

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]]> Egypt frees Israeli held for 3 weeks over bullets found in his bag at border crossing https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-frees-israeli-arrested-for-bullets-found-in-his-bag-at-border-crossing/ Sat, 16 Sep 2023 18:51:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3098072 Daniel Haim, 24, a security guard who forgot to remove ammo from his bag when packing, reunites in Eilat with family

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]]> Israeli arrested in Sinai after bullets found in bag at border crossing https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-arrested-in-sinai-after-bullets-found-in-bag-at-border-crossing/ Sat, 26 Aug 2023 15:27:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3081025 Daniel Haim, 24 of Holon, is latest young man to be held after forgetting ammunition rounds in luggage

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]]> Egypt releases Israeli arrested in Sinai after brawling with locals https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-releases-israeli-arrested-in-sinai-after-brawling-with-locals/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 06:17:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3076865&preview=true&preview_id=3076865 Nehorai Tamsit back in Israel after 2 months in Peninsula and 2 days in detention; angered workers at vacation facility after waving Chabad flag, sparking altercation

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