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Ansar al Sharia Egypt releases founding statement
Ansar al Sharia Egypt has released a statement outlining its 16 goals. In addition to working toward the implementation of sharia law, the group says it will support the mujahideen opposed to the "Zionist-Crusader" coalition. The group is headed by Ahmed Ashush, a jihadist with longstanding ties to al Qaeda.
Sinai jihadists reportedly travel to Gaza to join Hamas in fight against Israel
In Egypt, rage against Israel but little appetite for war
Border guards allowed 400 political activists to cross into Gaza. Liberal secular representatives announced their withdrawal from the committee charged with writing Egypt's new constitution.
Arms With a Long Reach Help Hamas
Sharia tribunals on the rise in North Sinai
Sinai jihadist group urges Egyptians to fight Israel if army won't
US-Egypt relations challenged by escalating Middle East violence
President Morsi expressed support for Hamas, saying Egypt "will not leave Gaza on its own." Prime Minister Qandil visited Gaza and denounced Israeli attacks.
Hamas, Emboldened, Tests Its Arab Alliances
Zawahiri calls on Muslims to implement sharia
In a statement released online, al Qaeda's emir provides several goals for Muslims to strive toward. While ignoring the toll that al Qaeda's violence has taken inside the Muslim world, Zawahiri says that Muslims must resist the "Crusader" alliance and implement sharia law.
Egypt security uncovers militant group's 'caliphate' plan to conquer state
Militant tied to Red Sea resort attacks arrested, Central Security Forces camp attacked
Tunisia Battles Over Pulpits and a Revolution's Legacy
'Destroy the idols,' Egyptian jihadist calls for removal of Sphinx, Pyramids
EgyptAir stewardesses begin wearing hijab
Egypt arrests a number of wanted jihadists in Sinai
Since Wednesday, Egyptian authorities have reportedly arrested a number of wanted jihadists operating in the Sinai Peninsula. The brother of one of the arrested has threatened to carry out attacks if his brother, Ahmed Allam el Hefny, is not released.Egypt's Hard-Line Islamists Seek to Sway Constitution
Pentagon releases Benghazi timeline, defends response
More than 10,000 radical Islamists demonstrated in Cairo demanding that Egypt's new constitution be based on sharia law. Egypt's main Salafist party and the Muslim Brotherhood party said they were not taking part in the protest. Many of the protesters were members of Gamaa Islamiya.
