Sinai Peninsula

Smoke rises as a house is blown up by Egyptian security forces in northern Sinai. The government is trying to choke off the militant group, Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis, which has pledged its allegiance to ISIS.

ISIS gains a powerful foothold in Egypt

Conflict

One of Egypt’s largest and most dangerous militant groups is swearing allegiance to ISIS, making this the first group outside of ISIS’ strongholds in Iraq and Syria to become an “affiliate.”

Egyptian Army's campaign in Sinai

Families are ‘terrified’ by Egypt’s violent crackdown in the Sinai

Conflict & Justice

Erupting violence on Sinai Peninsula tests Egypt’s new president

The World

Deciphering Ancient Manuscripts at Saint Catherine’s Monastery

Arts, Culture & Media

Egypt Vows to Hunt Down Assassins

Conflict & Justice

Why Some Israelis Want to Revisit Camp David

Global Politics

Some of Israel’s current security concerns are based on the terms of the 1979 peace treaty between Israel and Egypt.

The World

Underwater Geo Quiz

Global Politics

We want you to name a seaside resort on the tip of the Sinai Peninsula. It’s been referred to as ?the city of peace? because it’s hosted numerous international peace conferences. The waters around this city are a diver’s paradise.

The World

Geo quiz and answer

Arts, Culture & Media

For today’s Geo Quiz we’re looking for the land bridge that links Africa and southwest Asia. The answer to today’s Geo-Quiz is: the Sinai Peninsula.

Israel worried about energy supply

Conflict & Justice

Israel has been anxiously following events in Egypt, worried about how the unrest could affect the peace treaty between the two countries. But as Daniel Estrin reports, Israelis are now worried about their energy security, too.