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Egypt's Strategy to Fight Militants in the Sinai May Just Create New Ones
The Egyptian army's radical approach to fighting the Islamic State's local affiliate in the Sinai may end up backfiring badly, according to people directly affected by it.
Egyptian Islamic State Affiliate Claims Attack That Kills 32
An Egyptian militant group affiliated with the Islamic State said it was responsible for coordinated rocket, mortar, and car bomb attacks that killed at least 32 in the Sinai Peninsula.
Egypt Will Demolish a Town in its Expanded Gaza Buffer Zone
As insurgency continues in Egypt's North Sinai, the military is doubling the size of the security zone bordering Gaza, wiping out the town of Rafah in the process.
Egyptian Sailors Missing After Navy Vessel Hit in Unprecedented 'Terrorist' Attack
An Egyptian navy vessel came under attack in the Mediterranean today while conducting a training mission. Five personnel were injured and eight are still missing.
Al Qaeda-Inspired Egyptian Terrorist Group Pledges Allegiance to the Islamic State
Ansar Beit al-Maqdis, which has killed dozens of troops and police officers, announced the move in an audio recording posted to its official Twitter account on Monday.