Sinai

Ancient Egyptian temple discovered in northern Sinai after six years of excavations

Analysis of the site also shows that the structure had been continuously used from the 2nd century BCE to the 6th century CE, with only minor architectural modifications happening during that time.

Aerial photo of the ancient temple discovered at Tell el-Farma in the  northern Sinai, April 15, 2026.
A GENERAL VIEW of the Nuweiba delta.

A journey to the biblical Red Sea crossing

Image from Apes and monkeys, Their life and language; illustrative.

Newly discovered fossil challenges idea of ape origins in east Africa - study

Red pigment drawings discovered by Egyptian archaeologists on the Umm Arak Plateau in the southern Sinai, February 17, 2026.

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


Chief of Staff's diary details dramatic discussions before Yom Kippur War

“The news is that there will be war this coming night," Elazar told Air Force Commander Major General Benny Peled, according to a diary entry. "This information must be treated with credibility."

LT-Gen. David Elazar (center) alights from a helicopter to visit the troops on the Golan Heights. In the white shirt (left) is Yitzhak Rabin, serving as an informal advisor

Sinai’s Bedouins struggle to preserve their timeless way of life

Through an ISIS insurgency, government tension and tourism demands, Sinai’s Bedouins struggle to preserve their timeless way of life.

The top of Mt. Sinai at sunrise, overlooking a nearby mountain range

Visiting Sinai

According to Globes, more than 40,000 Israelis walked or drove across the Taba border crossing from Eilat to Sinai this Passover.

Israelis wait in line to go to Sinai through the Taba Crossing

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.