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


Expulsion is a war crime, not ‘the solution’ - opinion

A lot of ideas went out the door on October 7, but human rights can’t be one of them.

 The entrance of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seen in The Hague March 3, 2011.

Why moving to the Sinai peninsula is the solution for Gaza's Palestinians - opinion

The Sinai Peninsula comprises one of the most suitable places on Earth to provide the people of Gaza with hope and a peaceful future.

 The Nile and the Sinai Peninsula are pictured in this handout photo courtesy of Col. Chris Hadfield of the Canadian Space Agency, who is photographing Earth from the International Space Station, taken on March 20, 2013

Gaza hostage Inbar Haiman killed in captivity, family confirms

The late Haiman will be remembered for her creative spirit and commitment to Maccabi Haifa fandom.

 Gaza hostage Inbar Haiman (left)

Israel says Houthi missile hit Egyptian Read Sea town

The US said last week a Navy warship in the Red Sea intercepted projectiles launched by the Houthis, potentially toward Israel.

 Armed men hold up their weapons as Houthi supporters rally to show support to Palestinian factions, in Sanaa, Yemen October 7, 2023

How Leonard Cohen's wartime performances for the IDF saved his career

Leonard Cohen clearly left his musical and spiritual mark in Israel 50 years ago and, unwittingly, saved his career in the process. Not a bad return all around. 

 Leonard Cohen performs for IDF troops in the Sinai during the Yom Kippur War.

Egypt releases Israeli citizen detained last month in Sinai

Haim, 24, was reunited with his family in Eilat. He is from Holon, recently completed his IDF service, and also has a gun license.

 Bedouins and Israeli travellers seen in Jabal Mousa in the Sinai peninsula, Egypt, August 12, 2022.

Israeli arrested in Egypt's Sinai for carrying bullets in backpack

Egyptian law enforcement extended the Israeli's arrest for a further 15 days on Saturday.

 People cross to Egypt through the Taba Border Crossing, during the summer holiday, in the southern Israeli city of Eilat, August 6, 2023

Israeli citizen released after arrest in Egypt's Sinai

On Sunday, the Israeli Foreign Ministry stated that Tamsit had been arrested following a fight with a local resident in the Sinai Peninsula.

 Bedouins and Israeli travellers seen in Jabal Mousa in the Sinai peninsula, Egypt, August 12, 2022.

2023 summer trends: From unique accommodations to popular flavors, fashion

Discover the latest trends sweeping the nation, from innovative accommodations to mouthwatering ice cream flavors and stylish fashion statements.

View of the sky from an airplane window

Egypt sees progress in ‘freeing Sinai’ from terror threats

The defeat has been accomplished through local reform, confronting extremist ideas in religious institutions and also shifting educational priorities.

THE BORDER fence cuts across the arid landscape. Looking north, Egypt and the Sinai Desert are to the left of the fence and Israel and the Negev Desert lie on its right.