The ongoing battle between Egyptian security forces and terrorists in the Sinai region escalated on Sunday, as a tourist bus was targeted in a blast that killed four. Ahram Online reported that 14 people were injured in the attack, while…
Tragic clashes in Egypt have returned and dozens more have died in violence between supporters of the former Islamist president and security forces backing the current government, according to Ahram Online. That’s bad enough news, but it gets worse: There’s…
There may be a new conflict brewing in the Middle East involving Palestinian terrorists in the Gaza Strip. But it’s not Israel they’re fighting—it’s Egypt. The Palestinian Ma’an News Agency reported that Egypt has made ominous plans for targets to…
This week saw the Egyptian military government make its move against Islamic protesters. The Muslim Brotherhood supporters, still angry over the removal of Islamist Mohammed Morsi from the presidency, had camped out for weeks in mass demonstrations. Now, as the…
Terrorism can strike anywhere, and it’s a real concern right now for Egypt and Israel. That should matter to you, because—lest we forget Egypt is a crucial part of the oil trade and your gas budget. Ahram Online reported that…
Threats and dangers have certainly lurked in the Middle East news in recent weeks. The US closed embassies over Al Qaeda threats; Egypt’s political mess left the West discouraged and concerned about renewed violence. And this human rights organization has…