Sinai

Egyptian researchers discover collection of ancient rock art spanning 10,000 years in Sinai desert

The engravings and drawings are divided into several groups, researchers learned in their initial study of the space, the oldest of which are done in red and dated to between 10,000 and 5,500 BCE.

Red pigment drawings discovered by Egyptian archaeologists on the Umm Arak Plateau in the southern Sinai, February 17, 2026.
The God one seeks is found precisely in the confusing, unclear place.

Parashat Yitro: Illuminating the fog

A big ball of fire (illustrative)

Parashat Yitro: Before the revelation at Sinai

With redrawing for visibility: Rock carvings discovered in Wadi Khamila, Sinai Desert, believed to depict ancient Egypt’s conquest of the region, January 31, 2026.

Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old evidence of ancient Egyptian conquest in Sinai desert


Security officials urging Israeli tourists to immediately leave the Sinai

According to the report, around 30,000 Israelis have traveled there for the Passover break - and according to Globes, over 85,000 people will pass through the Taba border.

EGYPTIAN AND ISRAELI flags flutter next to each other at the Taba border crossing.

Special U.S. Envoy Greenblatt: Deal of the Century does not include Sinai

Special U.S Envoy Jason D. Greenblatt took to Twitter on Passover eve to slam those saying 'Deal of the Century' includes a part of Egypt.

Mount Sinai [pictured today at the summit]

Counter-Terrorism Bureau warns Israelis of terrorist attacks in the Sinai

The bureau told all Israelis living or visiting the Sinai should leave immediately.

FREEDOM BEACH Camp in Magane Bay is a popular spot for Israelis in Sinai.

Commentary: The Sinai withdrawal’s dangerous legacy

The contours of various structures are still visible, paying silent testimony to the traumatic removal of Jews from their homes that was carried out by a Jewish government.

BEDOUIN IN the Sinai desert, 1981: ‘It could very well turn out that while Israel gave up Sinai in order to get peace, it might end up with neither.’

Egypt: Ancient land, new challenges

In 2005, Taba Heights, a new development along the road from Taba to Nueiba, developed its marina and began developing into a major tourist destination. It now has six major hotels and a golf resort.

A POSTER touts Egyptian military might.

Dozens of militants killed in shootouts in Egypt's Sinai

About 100 suspects had been arrested, more than 200 explosive devices found and over 30 cars and scooters confiscated or destroyed.

Military forces are seen in North Sinai, Egypt, December 1, 2017. Picture taken December 1, 2017.

Hecht Museum in Haifa to open two new archaeology exhibits

Among the findings include a newly discovered lamp wick that was released to the public in December.

Small oil lamp wick from 1,500 years ago found in Shivta, December 10th, 2018.

Scores honor historical Jewish resistance hero Avshalom Feinberg

Over a century since he was killed in Sinai, scores honored the memory of pre-state Jewish hero Avshalom Feinberg.

Stones laid in memory of Avshalom Feinberg by right-wing NGO Im Tirtsu members.

Sisi confirms Egypt is working with Israel to fight ISIS in Sinai

"We have a wide range of cooperation with the Israelis," al Sisi said in the interview.

A new brigade in Israel’s southern front has been established to guard the border with Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula

Alternative Orthodox kashrut authority certifies Sinai hotel

This upcoming Hanukkah, a Tzohar-trained and certified kashrut supervisor will provide full kosher supervision at the La Playa Beach Resort Taba Hotel.

Beduin ride camels in the Sinai Peninsula in 2006