Egypt upgrades security along the 193-km Suez Canal
CAIRO — Egypt’s military has enhanced security along the Suez Canal. Officials said Egypt’s 3rd Army has implemented measures to secure the canal. They said the measures, which cleared (more…)
Report contradicts U.S. intel on Al Qaida, jihadists in Syrian rebel force
LONDON — Al Qaida has deployed at least 10,000 rebel fighters in Syria, a report said. A leading British defense consultant asserted that Al Qaida deployed 10,000 fighters to (more…)
Al Qaida-aligned Gaza militia takes credit for operations in Sinai
GAZA CITY — For the first time, a militia in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip has claimed responsibility for operations against Egyptian security forces in the neighboring Sinai Peninsula. An (more…)
Hamas, Islamic Jihad come to terms, form joint command in Gaza
GAZA CITY — After years of tension, Hamas has decided to form a joint command with the rival Islamic Jihad. Hamas has formed a joint command with Islamic Jihad (more…)
Hizbullah consolidates territory in Syria connecting Jordan, Turkey
WASHINGTON — The Iranian-sponsored Hizbullah has helped gain control an area of Syria that includes much of the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. A former U.S. senior diplomat said (more…)
Egypt reports Hamas plans attacks using motorized paragliders
CAIRO — Egypt has reported that Hamas was sending motorized paragliders for attacks on the Sinai Peninsula. Officials said Palestinians from the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip developed motorized paragliders that (more…)
Israel bracing for Al Qaida offensive launched from the Sinai
TEL AVIV — Israel’s military has been preparing for an attack by Al Qaida from neighboring Egypt. Officials said the military has bolstered forces and assets along the Israeli (more…)
Report: Hamas, Hizbullah applicants sought to infiltrate U.S. intel
WASHINGTON — The United States has determined that Iran’s leading proxies were targeting the American intelligence community. The CIA has detected a campaign by Iran and its Middle East (more…)
Hamas regime announces plans to form navy, naval academy
GAZA CITY — Hamas has launched plans to establish a naval academy. Officials said the Hamas regime would open a naval academy in the Gaza Strip. They said the (more…)