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Major ancient Egyptian military fortress uncovered in Sinai

An Egyptian archaeological mission working at the Tel al-Kharouba archaeological site in the Sheikh Zuweid area of North Sinai has uncovered a military fortress from the New Kingdom period. One of the largest and most important fortresses discovered on the Horus War Road, the site is located near the Mediterranean coast. This archaeological discovery documents …

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Egypt Independent October 13, 2025

State Information Service announces reason behind Egyptian Armed Forces in Sinai

The State Information Service (SIS) responded to reports spread online, particularly by Western outlets, regarding the presence of Egyptian armed forces in Sinai Peninsula. In a statement issued on Saturday, the SIS confirmed that the forces present in Sinai seek to secure the Egyptian border against all threats, including terrorist operations and smuggling, within a …

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Egypt Independent September 21, 2025

Israeli National Security Council warns its citizens against return via Egypt’s Sinai or Jordon

Israel’s National Security Council on Sunday urged citizens to avoid returning to Israel through Jordan or Sinai. “In light of Ben Gurion Airport’s closure until further notice, private initiatives have emerged for reaching Israel via land routes, landing at an airport in Sinai/Jordan, and then flying to Israel,” the Council stated in a press release. …

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Egypt Independent June 15, 2025

Fatal car accident in North Sinai claims one life, injures three

One person was killed and three others sustained various injuries in a private car rollover accident on the International Coastal Road in North Sinai. Relevant authorities in North Sinai received a notification about a private vehicle overturning while traveling on the El Arish/Qantara East road, in the Al-Tulul area west of El Arish city. The …

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Egypt Independent June 7, 2025

Egyptian Meteorological Authority warns of extreme heat for Northern Egypt and Sinai

Experts from the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecast intensely hot weather across North Sinai governorate on Saturday, during daylight hours, transitioning to moderately warm temperatures at night and in the early morning. According to the EMA, temperatures in North Sinai’s cities are expected to range between 15°C and 36°C. Specifically, El Arish recorded temperatures between …

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Egypt Independent June 7, 2025

Israel requests US intervention to dismantle Egypt’s military in Sinai, says MP

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 …

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Egypt Independent April 2, 2025

South Sinai Governorate denies rumors of Saint Catherine evacuation plan, assures no threat

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 …

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Egypt Independent November 1, 2024