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IDF intercepts drone smuggling three rifles over Egypt border as Gaza ceasefire resumes

The IDF's statement did not clarify whether the smuggled weapons were intended for terrorists in Gaza or criminal gangs in southern Israel.

The IDF seizes three rifles after a drone attempted to smuggle them across the Egyptian border, October 29, 2025.
 Israeli security forces seen during a military operation in the West Bank city of Jenin, February 25, 2025.

As Gaza war looms, Israel faces impending crisis on Egyptian border and the West Bank - analysis

IDF operates in the buffer zone between Israel and Syria on December 13, 2024.

IDF's new strategy: All borders must have buffer zones, defense achieved through offense

 An illustrative image of a female IDF soldier.

Women of war: The IDF female combat soldiers guarding the Israeli-Egyptian border


Border police officers injured by friendly fire during smuggling attempt

Smugglers opened fire on troops along the Egyptian border.

 An Egyptian man looks on by an Egyptian military outpost at the Israel-Egypt border as seen from southern Israel September 27, 2021.

Israel returns looted antiquities to Egypt

The artifacts returned include hieroglyphic inscriptions on stones and papyruses, a piece of sarcophagus and several figurines.

 Egyptian artefacts returned from Israel to Egypt.

Lapid in Egypt to meet Sisi and discuss Hamas hostages

Foreign Minister Yair Laid arrived in Cairo to address, among other things, the issue of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

 Lapid in Egypt to meet Sisi and discuss Hamas hostages.

Lapid heads to Cairo as Israeli-Hamas tensions heat up

It is speculated that Lapid may meet with Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi. If so, he would return to him ancient Egyptian artifacts illegally smuggled into Israel. 

 An Egyptian man looks on by an Egyptian military outpost at the Israel-Egypt border as seen from southern Israel September 27, 2021.

Celebrating a ‘Portrait of Victory’ for Israeli cinema

“It’s the 21st century, it’s no longer about good and bad guys. We’ve gone past that point. It’s about two conflicting narratives, each of which is searching for its own portrait of victory.”

Yadin Gellman and Joy Rieger shooting a scene from Avi Nesher’s ‘Portrait of Victory.’

IDF troops thwart attempted drug smuggling on Egyptian border

IDF troops positioned at the Faran Regional Brigade, tasked with defending the Israel-Egypt border, noticed suspicious activity near the fence.

Part of the Karakal team that took part in the thwarted smuggle attempt, November 7, 2020.

NYT Report: ‘Israel struck over 100 targets in Sinai with Cairo’s okay’

Israeli and Egyptian officials refused to confirm the report by the New York Times.

EGYPTIAN MILITARY forces look on in the northern Sinai.

Forty years after Sadat visit, Egyptian-Israeli peace faces uncertain future

It was on November 19, 1977 that Sadat stunned the world by visiting Jerusalem.

ANWAR SADAT and Menachem Begin chat during the former Egyptian president’s historic visit to Jerusalem in 1977.

Israel-Sinai border crossing re-opens, terror threat remains in place

Israelis currently vacationing in the Sinai were encouraged to return.

An Egyptian soldier stands near the Egyptian national flag and the Israeli flag at the Taba crossing between Egypt and Israel

Israel advises citizens in Egypt's Sinai to leave, cites attack risk

Israel and Egypt signed a peace treaty in 1978 and the eastern coast of the peninsula is a popular international tourist destination.

The sunrise is seen from the summit of Mount Moses, near the city of Saint Catherine, in the Sinai Peninsula