Sinai news

The Southern District Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against three Israeli citizens for smuggling drugs and cigarettes to the Gaza Strip using drones.

South Sinai Governor Khaled Mubarak stressed on Sunday, 18-5-2025, that choosing the Red Sea resort of Sharm el Sheikh among the top 15 global tourist destinations for summer 2025 reflects the scale of accomplishments achieved by the State in the tourism sector. The Mastercard Economics Institute recently named Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh among the … The post South Sinai Governor: Sharm El Sheikh’s global ranking reflects tourism achievements appeared first on Egypt Independent.

A Kazakh tourist was killed and two others were injured on Sunday after an advertising billboard collapsed inside International Departure, Terminal II at the Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport on Sunday. The passengers were waiting to board their flight to Astana on SCAT flight DV 2570. The passengers were immediately transferred to Sharm el-Sheikh International Hospital … The post Tourist dies after billboard collapses at Sharm el-Sheikh Airport appeared first on Egypt Independent.

IDF soldiers in Gaza noticed a Bedioun contracted worker, who had security clearance to work for the Israeli forces, apparently attempting to steal an FN MAG machine gun.

The Regavim organization takes a closer look at the land crisis in the Negev - causes, effects, and the road ahead.

Israel informed Palestinian officials on 1 May that it planned to carry out the demolition of 106 buildings in the West Bank’s Tulkarem and Nur Shams refugee camps, citing “military purposes”.

Daily terror and forced displacement—this is the reality for Palestinians in the northern Jordan Valley.

The safari boat “Fire Bird” was involved in a collision with fossilized coral reefs in the Nabq area of Sharm El Sheikh city in Egypt on Sunday, while sailing from Hurghada city towards Dahab, passing through Sharm El Sheikh, for the purpose of enjoying a safari trip. The collision resulted in water entering the boat. … The post Fourteen rescued after safari boat accident near Sharm El Sheikh appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Lt. Col. Hadi Falah, a Bedouin officer in the IDF who was seriously injured in battle in the Gaza Strip and who had asked to purchase chametz from Israeli Jews, makes the purchase from Tel Hashormer Hospital.

Israeli media outlets have continued to broadcast reports warning about the Egyptian military presence in the Sinai Peninsula despite repeated denial from Egypt, RT reported. Hebrew reports indicated that Egypt’s military presence in Sinai is sparking widespread controversy in Israel, which is demanding the withdrawal of military infrastructure there and view its presence as a … The post Why does Egypt’s military presence in Sinai worry Israel? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egyptian media figure and parliamentarian Mostafa Bakry has launched a scathing attack on Israel after it accused Egypt of violating the peace agreement and requested Washington’s intervention to demand Cairo dismantle its military infrastructure in Sinai. In a tweet on his X platform account on Tuesday evening, Bakry stated, “The Israeli allegations against Egypt that … The post Israel requests US intervention to dismantle Egypt’s military in Sinai, says MP appeared first on Egypt Independent.

An Israeli security official said that Israel has recently identified a strengthening of the Egyptian army in the Sinai Peninsula, which could constitute a violation of the peace agreement.

Egypt has categorically and unequivocally denied claims circulated by some media outlets that it is prepared to temporarily relocate half a million Gaza residents to a designated city in North Sinai as part of Gaza’s reconstruction. The Egyptian State Information Service (SIS) issued a statement Friday 21/3/2025 affirming the falsehood of these baseless allegations, which … The post Egypt denies claims on temporarily relocating half million Gazans to designated city in North Sinai appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Unverified report by Hezbollah-linked newspaper claims Egypt's Sisi willing to take in quarter of Gaza's population and house them in northern Sinai, signaling cracks in Arab opposition to Trump’s Gaza transfer plan

The Mount Sinai Health System has long sought to close the hospital, which would deprive neighborhood residents of easy access to emergency care.

Police and Nature and Parks Authority employees rescue monkey held by Bedouin Arab in homemade cage.

Police save injured monkey held by Bedouin Arabs, transfer monkey to Nature and Parks Authority for medical treatment.

A 4.19 magnitude earthquake struck the Gulf of Aqaba region Thursday, impacting areas across multiple countries. The quake, which occurred at 1:42 pm Cairo time, was felt by residents as far as 131 kilometers north of Sharm El-Sheikh, according to Taha Rabah, head of the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG). The NRIAG … The post 4.19 earthquake hits Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh on Thursday appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Warrant Officer Ibrahim Kharuba fought until his last bullet defending the female lookouts at Nahal Oz base on October 7; His extraordinary bravery has led to a recommendation for Israel's second-highest honor; 'He was a man of values' his father said

With regard to Egypt’s decision to obtain an extremely dangerous long-range Chinese air-to-air missile, there may be two diplomatic initiatives we could undertake. Op-ed.

The mandate of compassion.

The advisor to the governor of South Sinai for projects in St. Catherine, Talat al-Anany, was killed on Tuesday in a collision accident in St. Catherine. The assistant governor of South Sinai, Emad Abdel-Rahman Anan, was also killed in the same accident, and the driver of the car sustained serious injuries. The Youm7 newspaper reported … The post Egyptian officials killed in car crash at South Sinai appeared first on Egypt Independent.

How a tradition that started off as a way to find a partner became a day for the industry to celebrate itself.

The awesome responsibility of a covenant with G-d.

The spacetime continuum and the Beit Midrash of the Baal Shem Tov.

In 1971, Israel relocated over 10,000 Gazans to northern Sinai under Ariel Sharon to curb terror attacks, which dropped sharply afterward; while some evacuees reported better housing, others struggled to adapt, and UNRWA protested the move as forced displacement

The investigative authorities decided on Wednesday to detain the driver accused of harassing a Chinese tourist in Sharm El-Sheikh for 15 days pending investigation, subject to renewal. The security forces arrested the suspect, who works as a taxi driver in Sharm El-Sheikh, after a video circulated on social media showing him asking the Chinese tourist, … The post Sharm El-Sheikh taxi driver detained for 15 days following harassment accusation made by tourist appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The investigative authorities decided on Wednesday to detain the driver accused of harassing a Chinese tourist in Sharm El-Sheikh for 15 days pending investigation, subject to renewal. The security forces arrested the suspect, who works as a taxi driver in Sharm El-Sheikh, after a video circulated on social media showing him asking the Chinese tourist, … The post Sharm El-Sheikh taxi driver detained for 15 days following harassment accusation made by Chinese tourist appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Newsweek editor Josh Hammer explains how the West and Israel have been together since the very beginning - and how they must remain allies to face shared threats.

Police found an FN MAG, a large amount of other arms and ammunition, and a significant quantity of drugs in towns in southern Israel.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar and Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsi on Saturday 18/1/2025 inspected ambulances of the Egyptian Ambulance Authority in Abu Tawila Village in Sheikh Zuweid, North Sinai as per directives of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The President had ordered to provide healthcare and medical … The post Health Minister checks on healthcare services for Palestinians in N. Sinai appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Governor of South Sinai Khaled Mubarak said resolving the issues facing investors in all sectors, especially the tourism industry, is on top of his priorities, given the critical importance of promoting the tourism sector that offers thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities. The governor made the remarks during a meeting on Friday 17/1/2025 with … The post S. Sinai governor probes with Investors Association tourist attraction proposals in Sharm appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The body of Yousef Zyadna, 53, was found in an underground tunnel in the Rafah area, the military says.

A member of the Egyptian Meteorological Authority’s Media Center, Manar Ghanem, said that the country will be exposed to a low pressure system starting on Sunday. During a phone-in with the CBC satellite channel, Ghanem anticipates moderate to heavy rainfall, with possible thunderstorms, on Sunday and Monday on the northern coasts, with the potential for … The post Chill weather grips Egypt, falling as low as -2C in St. Catherine appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport bore a safe emergency landing of a Russian Ural Airlines Airbus A321 on Friday evening. The airport received a report from the pilot of the plane – which was heading from Sharm el-Sheikh Airport to Yekaterinburg Airport in Russia with 236 passengers on board – that there was a technical … The post Photos: Russian passenger plane makes safe emergency landing at Sharm el-Sheikh Airport appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Sherif al-Sherbiny and Governor of South Sinai Khaled Mubarak on Monday inspected the upgrade work being done against flood hazards on the St. Catherine Airport Road – Nabi Saleh checkpoint, which covers a length of nine km. The minister and the governor toured the implementation site of the … The post Housing Minister inspects upgrade work done at St. Catherine Airport Road appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Zaher Abu Rakeik and Imad Hawashla were arrested on suspicion of smuggling firearms at the Sinai border. Eight pistols and magazines were seized.

Large police force enters Bedouin village in southern Israel, destroying illegal structures.

Israel has recently carried out demolitions in a Bedouin enclave near occupied al-Quds to make way for Israel's settlement expansion in the area.

South Sinai Governor Khaled Mubarak asserted the importance of international partnerships to boost tourism infrastructure and provide investment opportunities to contribute to creating new job opportunities and support sustainable development in the region. This came during a meeting with Founder and CEO of Goldenport Group Paris Dragnis as part of Mubarak’s official visit to Greece. … The post South Sinai, Greek company discuss maritime, tourism investments appeared first on Egypt Independent.

South Sinai Governor Khaled Mubarak on Friday denied rumors claiming that plans are in place to demolish or move St. Catherine’s Monastery. The governor stated that these reports are nothing but rumors and slander. During a phone interview with TV host Amr Adib on the “al-Hekaya” (The Story) show on MBC Masr, Mubarak said that: … The post Sinai Governor slams rumors of plans to demolish St. Catherine’s Monastery appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics reported on Thursday, at 7:35 am, that its seismic network recorded a 4.25 magnitude earthquake 12 kilometers northeast of Sharm El-Sheikh, at a depth of 8.5 kilometers. Taha Rabah, head of the institute, confirmed that the earthquake, which was felt by residents of Sharm El-Sheikh, occurred 12 … The post Expert reveals cause of Sinai’s earthquake appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The South Sinai Governorate has categorically denied circulating rumors suggesting any threats to Saint Catherine’s Monastery or plans to evacuate it. Governor of South Sinai, Khaled Mubarak emphasized the strong ties with the administration of Saint Catherine’s Monastery and both parties’ commitment to ongoing cooperation for the common good and strengthening their deep historical and … The post South Sinai Governorate denies rumors of Saint Catherine evacuation plan, assures no threat appeared first on Egypt Independent.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi thanked the people of Sinai who participated in the opening ceremony of Al-Fardan-Bir Al-Abd railway station via video conference. Addressing the people of Sinai during the opening ceremony, Sisi urged them to safeguard the State’s achievements for them. “What we do now is for you. I urge you to safeguard it … The post Sisi urges Sinai people to safeguard every grain of sand in Sinai appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Sky News reported in a breaking news alert early Thursday morning, citing the Jordanian Public Security Directorate, that an explosive device had fallen in the city of Aqaba without causing any casualties. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Wednesday, in the presence of Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdel … The post A bomb detonated in Aqaba appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Bir al-Abd station in North Sinai received the first train coming from Ismailia Governorate, via al-Ferdan Bridge over the Suez Canal for the first time in 57 years. The train will be available for free to all Sinai residents, starting on Saturday – rides after will then with a reduced ticket compared to other … The post Video: For the first time in 57 years, new train line opens in North Sinai appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Bir al-Abd station in North Sinai received the first train coming from Ismailia Governorate, via al-Ferdan Bridge over the Suez Canal for the first time in 57 years. The train will be available for free to all Sinai residents, starting on Saturday – rides after will then with a reduced ticket compared to other … The post Video: For the first time in 57 years, a train reaches Sinai appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Cabinet’s Media Center said Sinai Peninsula has started reaping the harvest of development projects carried out there throughout the last decade. The center issued a report on Saturday 5/10/2024 shedding light on the results of the development projects implemented in different fields in the peninsula to change it into a promising area for attracting … The post Cabinet: Sinai starts reaping fruits of development projects in last decade appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly witnessed on Saturday 28/9/2024 a ceremony held for South Sinai governorate’s winning of the Global Excellence Award. South Sinai is the first governmental body in Egypt and North Africa that gets this international award in the field of local development. The award crowns the governorate’s efforts in digital transformation and governance … The post PM witnesses ceremony for S. Sinai governorate’s winning of Global Excellence Award appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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A member of the History and Antiquities Committee of the Supreme Council for Culture, Abdel Rahim Rihan, affirmed that the ‘Great Transfiguration’ project in South Sinai represents a major leap forward by transforming the city of Saint Catherine, known for its rich historical and religious heritage, into a global tourist destination. In a phone-in interview … The post Saint Catherine gets a makeover as Egypt unveils the ‘Great Transfiguration’ Project appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The shepherd was injured and evacuated for medical treatment, and later arrived at the Binyamin police station to file a complaint. The police arrived at the scene and arrested several Bedouin for questioning.

Khirbet Karkur, Israel CNN  —  In southern Israel’s Negev desert, residents of the Bedouin village of Khirbet Karkur live in tents and metal-clad makeshift homes. Not far from the border with Gaza, they hear the sounds of the war unfolding next door. There are some 300,000 Arab Bedouins living in the Negev. As Muslim-Arab citizens … The post ‘People are suffocating.’ Bedouins in Israel say Gaza war has worsened decades of marginalization appeared first on Egypt Independent.

A brawl broke out between an Egyptian worker and four Israeli tourists, a short while ago at a hotel in the city of Taba, South Sinai, according to a report by Al-Qahera News TV channel, citing a diplomatic source. An informed Egyptian source revealed to the Al-Qahera News TV channel the details of the incident, stating … The post Egypt dismisses reports of Israeli tourists being stabbed in Taba appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Commandos freed Kaid Farhan Elkadi in a "complex operation" in southern Gaza, the military says.

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry says the attacks by the Israeli settlers against the Bedouin communities come with the protection of the Israeli military.

Suspects linked previously to violent attacks;   of involvement in violent attacks; 

In Congress speech, Netanyahu praises Sergeant First Class Ashraf al-Bakhiri who fought bravely on morning of massacre; 'It is a great honor for the Bedouin community as a whole; it was strange for Americans to see a Bedouin Muslim serving in the IDF'

The health facility’s potential closure had been contentious following the shuttering of other hospitals serving Lower Manhattan.

The Egyptian Cabinet has approved a draft presidential decree to allocate several plots of state-owned land in North Sinai Governorate to the General Authority for Land Transport and Dry Ports. The land will be used to establish logistics hubs,in line with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s directives to make Egypt a global center for trade and … The post Egypt takes step towards global trade hub in North Sinai appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport on Saturday received the first direct flights of Air Cairo coming from the Spanish capital of Madrid, with 156 Spanish tourists on board, including journalists and travel writers. Air Cairo’s direct flights between the cities of Madrid and Sharm el-Sheikh are scheduled to continue until October with a weekly flight. … The post Sharm el-Sheikh receives its first Air Cairo direct flight from Madrid appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt launches clean transportation initiative in Sharm El Sheikh with five electric buses. The Governor of South Sinai stated that the governorate is determined to continue its efforts towards the sustainability of Sharm El Sheikh as an environmentally friendly, clean, and pollution-free city. The new electric buses are being inaugurated after the establishment of two … The post Egypt rolls out first electric bus fleet in Sharm El-Sheikh with a LE50 million investment appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu retweeted a post on X promoting a t-shirt that calls for the Israeli “conquest” of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, which Israel occupied from 1967-1982, The Times of Israel reported on Wednesday. The t-shirt shows a picture of what is supposed to be a map of Israel that covers Sinai, the West … Continue reading "Israeli Minister Retweets Post Calling for Occupation of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula"

The expulsion of Bedouin communities in the Negev region is part of the Netanyahu government’s fascist program of ethnic cleansing of all Palestinians in Israel and the occupied West Bank and Gaza.

South Sinai Governor Khaled Fouda conferred with a host of officials of leading tourism companies in Sharm El Sheikh city for discussions on promoting tourism and increasing number of tourists. The meeting, which was attended by representatives of 25 global and European tourism agencies, reviewed progress achieved in mega development projects and tourism investment across … The post S. Sinai governor, officials of global tourism firms probe promoting tourism appeared first on Egypt Independent.

We have already missed two opportunities to return home and to possess our Land, the first in Parashat Beha’alot’cha and the second in the Haftarah. The third opportunity is now, today.

Couple and infant daughter killed while vacationing in Sinai, two additional children injured.

Israel Police open investigation after body parts found in two different locations in northern Israel.

Where would one expect that God would reveal His Torah to the Jewish people?

Sinai Eliyahu has been waiting for 8 months to get some closure about his son's final moments, hoping to hear some details from Shlomi Ziv, who was released in the daring raid on the al-Nuseirat refugee camp on Saturday; Now, he will quit the police force and focus on raising his late son's children

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Egypt has reiterated its strong rejection of Israeli plans to displace Gaza residents to Sinai. A senior Egyptian official told Daily News Egypt that recent statements by Israeli officials blaming Egypt for restricting Gaza residents’ entry into Sinai reveal Israel’s intentions to ethnically cleanse Gaza. He further noted that Egypt will remain steadfast in preventing […]

Egypt’s hosting of EBRD meetings is extension of its leadership in organising many international events, most notably COP27: Al-Mashat Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation and Governor of Egypt at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), has announced that Egypt will host the annual meetings of the bank in 2027, following approval by […]

Amid a standoff with the state over whether Beth Israel Hospital will close, severely ill patients keep arriving to a hospital that cannot always care for them.

The Governor of South Sinai, Khaled Fouda announced that development of the Wadi Firan/Saint Catherine checkpoint road, covering a total length of 100 square kilometers, has been now completed. Development included widening the road to 25 meters, with three lanes in each direction, at a cost exceeding two billion LE, he added. This project aims … The post Major development of Wadi Firan checkpoint road in St. Catherine’s City costs LE 2 billion appeared first on Egypt Independent.

This year's Yom HaZikaron in Israel mourns over 600 soldiers and 700 civilian victims, intensified by recent war and expanded to honor victims of antisemitic attacks globally

Since 7 October, Israel has ramped up efforts to drive Palestinian shepherding communities out of the Jordan Valley.

After years of trying to reach an agreement, Um Salim, an illegal Bedouin outpost in the Negev, blocking the planned route of Highway 6, is being evacuated. Ben Gvir: "The demolition this morning in the Negev is the result of our intensive work."

Bedouin Reconnaissance Battalion's Majors A and M were home when news of Hamas attack broke; speaking to Ynet, they detail rushing to combat terrorists and liberate captured outposts; 'I promise the Gaza border region will flourish again'

South Sinai Governor Khaled Fouda and Religious Endowments Minister Mohamed Mukhtar Gomaa on Saturday, laid the cornerstone for establishing an international religious and cultural complex in the Nabq area of Sharm el-Sheikh. The ceremony was attended by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Religious Endowments al-Sayyid Youssef Ghait, the Reverend Abanoub al-Baramousi, and the Reverend Youannis … The post Egypt to build international religious & cultural complex in Sharm el-Sheikh appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Rahmi emphasized MSMEDA’s commitment to providing both financial and technical assistance to the small and micro-enterprise sectors in Sinai and the Canal cities. The goal is to enhance employment rates and create more job prospects. During the same period, MSMEDA facilitated tens of thousands of technical and non-financial services. These included granting 11,000 temporary licenses […]

Al-Sisi reiterated Egypt's firm stance against the forced displacement of Palestinians into Sinai

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly Monday 22/4/2024 sent a cable of greetings on behalf of his government to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on the 42nd anniversary of Sinai Liberation Day, which falls on April 25 each year. In his cable, Madbouly praised Sisi’s directives for the government to exert utmost effort to build new urban communities … The post PM greets Sisi on 42nd anniversary of Sinai Liberation Day appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Interior Minister Mahmoud Tawfiq Monday 22/4/2024 sent a cable of greetings to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on the 42nd anniversary of the Sinai Liberation Day, which falls on April 25 each year. In his cable, Tawfiq wished Egypt under the president more progress and prosperity and expressed hope that country will always enjoy development and … The post Interior Minister greets Sisi on 42nd Sinai Liberation Day anniversary appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Egyptian government revealed on Thursday, the truth about the offers for the government regarding the “Ras Gemila” area in the tourist city of Sharm El-Sheikh. Counselor Mohamed al-Homsi, spokesperson for the Egyptian Cabinet, confirmed during a phone call to the “All Corners” program that any new deals will be announced by the Egyptian government … The post Egypt considers offers for large investments in Sharm El-Sheikh’s Ras Gemila: Spokesperson for Egyptian Cabinet appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Prime Hospitality Management Group, a leader in managing serviced apartments and holiday homes, has entered into a partnership with Sharm El Sheikh Real Estate to oversee properties owned by investors at the Sharm el Sheikh resort in South Sinai. As the first and largest entity of its kind in Egypt—and now extending services to Saudi […]

The girl, who lives in a Negev desert community that is home to Arab Bedouins, was clinging to life in a hospital after the attack.

Sinai Manganese Company (SMC), a pioneering and leading manganese ore producer in Egypt, located in Abu Zenima, South Sinai, has reignited its alloy factory furnaces. This marks a significant return to the production of silicon manganese alloys, which are essential for both the local industry and international markets. This achievement aligns with the company’s strategic […]