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Palestinian security officials expressed concern that the attack could worsen relations between Egypt and the Gaza Strip government, and said that for this reason Israeli forces might have been behind the assault. [52] They also expressed worry that Egypt might retaliate with the large military force deployed to the region. [53]
The military has also launched operations to close illegal tunnels that enable smuggling of illicit materials underneath the Egypt-Gaza border. Naval vessels patrol the Suez to ensure safe passage of ships, and prevent terrorist attacks from shore, and Egyptian forces are working to protect critically important gas pipelines and prevent future ...
As part of the 7 October 2023 attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip, a military engagement took place near Zikim, Israel between Hamas militants and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). According to Haaretz, Hamas's goal was to capture Zikim's military training base. The Israeli navy prevented most Hamas militants from landing on the beach, although ...
The prime minister of Egypt, Hisham Qandil, paid a visit to the Gaza Strip on 16 November. His official purpose of the visit was to "show solidarity with the Palestinian people." He arranged for a 3-hour ceasefire to accommodate his visit. [31] About 50 rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip during this window hitting sites in southern Israel.
The Israeli Navy radioed Tural Mahmut, the captain of the Mavi Marmara, sending him this message: "Mavi Marmara, you are approaching an area of hostilities, which is under a naval blockade. The Gaza coastal area and Gaza Harbour are closed to all maritime traffic.
This page is subject to the extended confirmed restriction related to the Arab-Israeli conflict. Operation Pillar of Defense Part of the Gaza–Israel conflict and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict Iron Dome launches during operation Pillar of Defense Date 14–21 November 2012 (1 week) Location Gaza Strip and Israel 30°40′N 34°50′E / 30.667°N 34.833°E / 30.667; 34.833 ...
At approximately 2 p.m. on 24 October 2014, a car bomb targeting two armored vehicles exploded at a heavily-guarded military checkpoint in the al-Kharouba area northwest of Al-Arish near the Gaza Strip, killing at least 18 soldiers. The high death toll was due to the vehicles being loaded with ammunition and heavy weaponry.
The navy increased patrols of naval vessels along the Gaza coastline, and prepared for an attempt to smuggle Shalit out by boat, sending instructions to captains. Palestinian fast boats were banned from operating in the area, and only small Palestinian fishing boats were allowed on the sea. [11] These patrols were organised from this base.