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Giza Criminal Court hands death penalty to 2 members of Al-Warraq terrorist cell
The court also sentenced two other members to five years in prison and acquitted one defendant
Nine people arrested in Alexandria on charges of forming a terrorist cell
The Interior Ministry claims the suspects are affiliated to the Muslim Brotherhood
IS terrorism born out of outlawed Muslim Brotherhood: former Unit 777 chief-of-staff
Recent arms deals are necessary even if they negatively affect the economy, says Hatem Saber
Third field army kills 3 militants in central Sinai during sweeping operation
The sweeping operation has been conducted with support of air forces, says army spokesperson
Israel warns its citizens of visiting Sinai Peninsula
The Israeli counter-terrorism authority expects terrorist attacks and has raised the risk level in the Sinai Peninsula
Al-Sisi meets National Defence Council to discuss security operations in North Sinai
The council agreed to prolong the period of the Egyptian armed mission in the Gulf, Red Sea, and Bab Al-Mandab areas
Militant attack on New Valley checkpoint leaves 8 police officers dead
Security forces at the checkpoint managed to repel the attackers, killing two in the process, says Interior Ministry
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Al-Sisi meets delegation of Dutch parliament’s foreign affairs committee
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Tuesday with a delegation from the Dutch parliamentary committee for foreign affairs headed by Angelien Eijsink, a presidential statement read. Al-Sisi said he saw an opportunity for the delegation to obtain more awareness on the situation in Egypt and the region through the visit, in light of security and …
11/11 was scheme to plunge Egypt into chaos: Al-Sisi
Egypt’s president and head of British secret intelligence service stressed importance of enhancing security cooperation to combat high rate of terrorist attacks
Egypt establishes highly-trained special navy forces brigade in Red Sea
Egypt is the only force in the Middle East that owns a highly trained, powerful army ready to confront any challenge, says former officer
Main suspect in killing of 6 police officers reportedly detained
In December, the militant group “Hasm” claimed responsibility for the attack
3 new suspects arrested in church bombing case, police releases video confessions
The death toll rises to 28, while police have so far arrested eight people in connection with the terrorist attack
Harsh sentences for 8 defendants in terrorism-related case
Last week, Egyptian courts handed harsh verdicts to defendants involved in cases related to terror cells
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Parliament postpones discussions over bill to strip nationality of terrorists
The parliament is to discuss the bill; however, the government has rejected it
Police officer, conscript killed in IED attack near Al-Arish
The IS-affiliated group “Sinai Province” is also accused of killing an elderly man in central Al-Arish
Hate message against Christians painted on church floor
The act was caught by security cameras, police are looking for the perpetrator
What if terrorising terrorism fails?
Whether we like it or not, the world is grappling with this question under the current wave of terrorism under the Islamic State (IS). Many democratic countries have adhered to the saying: “No negotiations with terrorists or those threatening to use violence against peaceful citizens.” We will continue fighting, chasing, and imprisoning them until we …
Egypt respects promoters of extremism and fights terrorists: Fatima Naoot
The state should kick-start a paradigm shift by utilising religious rhetoric and media outlets to change our collective prejudices towards women in this society, says Naoot
Al-Sisi offers condolences to Putin over slain ambassador in Turkey
The Egyptian president also discussed terrorism with several country leaders this week
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Muslim Brotherhood’s sympathy with executed militant reflects support for terrorism: Foreign Ministry
Brotherhood previously used charges against Habara to clear the group’s name in the “Rafah massacre” case
Militant killed in police raid belonged to Hasm movement: Interior Ministry
A police conscript was also killed during the raid
Interior Ministry closes 163 Facebook pages, arrests 14 administrators
The pages are accused of inciting people to commit vandalism against state institutions and citizens
Blaming security incompetence tops reactions to Coptic Church attack
State dismisses claims; Al-Sisi praises security efforts in combating terrorism
21-year-old terrorist killed in shootout with security forces in Qaliubiya
Al-Sayed is among those terrorists who espouse takfiri ideas and lead armed groups, says Interior Ministry
Army kills 8 militants in large-scale operation inside North Sinai
Four militants were also arrested during the campaign, according to the army spokesperson
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IS, Al-Qaeda likely to compete in future terrorist attacks in Europe: Dar Al-Ifta
Dar Al-Ifta’s terrorism observatory says Libya will likely be a springboard for Islamic State after Syria
12 conscripts killed in attack on army checkpoint in Al-Arish
IS-affiliated group “Sinai Province” claims responsibility, saying it killed 15 and seized weaponry
Al-Sisi addresses terrorism, security in Portuguese Military Academy lecture
The president disclosed during the lecture Egypt’s vision on combating terrorism and was critical of international efforts to fight it
Trump will be easier for Egypt to deal with in regards to terrorism: Nabil Fahmy
Dealing with terrorism in the region can only be done by Arabs themselves, said the former foreign minister in an interview with Daily News Egypt
Egyptian, Jordanian armed forces to begin joint military exercise
The joint exercise will strengthen skills needed to counter terrorism in the region