Sinai

Shavuot: A Jewish holiday of renewing commitment to God

By Alan Avery-Peck — May 31, 2022
(The Conversation) — The Jewish festival of Shavuot dates back to biblical times, but its significance has changed over the centuries.

Egypt raises death toll in Sinai mosque attack to 305

By Yonat Shimron — November 25, 2017
ISMAILIA, Egypt (AP) — Military and security forces have already been waging a tough campaign against militants in the towns, villages and desert mountains of Sinai.

Egypt: Militants kill at least 235 in attack on Sinai mosque

By Yonat Shimron — November 24, 2017
EL-ARISH, Egypt (AP) —The attack was the largest single targeting of Egyptian civilians and the first on a large mosque congregation since the Islamic State affiliate began its campaign of violence against the state.

Gunmen kill policeman in attack near Egypt’s St. Catherine’s Monastery

By Reuters — April 18, 2017
(Reuters) The attack comes just over a week after two bombings on Egyptian churches during Palm Sunday services, claimed by the Islamic State group, killed 45 people.
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