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Egypt
Islamic Jihad Gains New Traction in Gaza
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2 suicide bombers strike in South Sinai
If Ansar Jerusalem takes credit for today’s suicide attacks, it would be the group’s first claimed attack since bombing a tourist bus in Taba in mid-February. In addition, the two bombings would be the fifth and sixth suicide attacks by the jihadist group since September 2013.
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Egypt
The army said three members of Ansar Jerusalem were killed and three more militants were arrested in operations in North Sinai; officials said two of those arrested were related to an Ansar Jerusalem founder who died last month. A Muslim Brotherhood leader said mass death sentences will pave the way for the downfall of Cairo’s current regime.
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Egypt
Egypt’s Minya province flashpoint for Muslim-Christian violence
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Al Qaeda
Al Qaeda chief urges Westerner kidnappings
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Egypt
Authorities arrested Yasser Mehrez, the spokesman for the Muslim Brotherhood’s political wing, who has been on the run for the past 10 months. Two people were killed in clashes between security forces and supporters of former president Morsi in Fayoum. Police clashed with Muslim Brotherhood supporters in Beni Suef.
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Ansar Bayt al Maqdis
In Cairo, one family’s story shows rise of radical threat
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Egypt
Overnight airstrikes in North Sinai reportedly killed 7 militants. A senior military officer said the the Sinai Peninsula was under the “complete control” of Egypt’s army. Authorities reportedly arrested seven Ansar Jerusalem members in Cairo and Qaliubiya.
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Ajnad Misr claims latest bombing in Cairo
The group has now taken credit for at least 15 attacks since November, according to a tally maintained by The Long War Journal.
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Militants kill police officers in Cairo and Alexandria
A senior police officer was assassinated in Cairo, and another officer died in a clash with militants near Alexandria. The Pentagon plans to deliver Apache helicopters to Egypt to help “counter extremists who threaten US, Egyptian, and Israeli security.”
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Egypt
A bomb placed under a car in Cairo killed a senior police officer. Near Alexandria, a shootout between security personnel and wanted militants left one police officer dead as well as a militant. Three members of Ansar Jerusalem were allegedly killed during clashes with security personnel yesterday in North Sinai. A probe into the February tourist bus bombing concluded that Ansar Jerusalem was responsible.
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Egypt
Gunmen opened fire overnight on a bus transporting soldiers in North Sinai. Gunmen also opened fire on security personnel in Nasr City; no injuries were reported. Defense Minister Sobhi praised the country’s security forces for their efforts. The Interior Minister recently said that Ajnad Misr is an offshoot of Ansar Jerusalem and was formed by a Muslim Brotherhood leader.
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Al Qaeda
The Saudi-Brotherhood divide
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Zawahiri discusses infighting in Syria, opposition to Egyptian government
In a newly released audio message, al Qaeda emir Ayman al Zawahiri says his group has not been defeated by American airstrikes. He also addresses the jihadist infighting in Syria, as well as his opposition to the Egyptian government.
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Egypt
Two policemen were killed by gunmen near Cairo. Security sources alleged that al Qaeda’s Ayman al Zawahiri has been communicating with Muslim Brotherhood leaders to arrange the transfer of arms to jihadists in Egypt. Authorities arrested 18 Muslim Brotherhood members and jihadists on suspicion of inciting and planning attacks.
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Egypt
Ajnad Misr took responsibility for three recent bombing attacks in the Cairo area. Al Qaeda emir Ayman al Zawahiri said that the Egyptian army should be fought. The army said 11 wanted militants were arrested in operations in North Sinai. A Muslim Brotherhood leader was sentenced to one year in prison for insulting the judiciary.
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Ajnad Misr claims 3 more attacks in Cairo area
Meanwhile, in an audio message leaked yesterday, al Qaeda emir Ayman al Zawahiri said that the “Americanized” Egyptian army should be fought.
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Egypt
A small bomb went off near a military checkpoint in Fayoum. Ajnad Misr yesterday released a video detailing some of its attacks since November. Security forces used teargas to disperse a number of Muslim Brotherhood protests throughout the country. A weapons smuggler was reportedly arrested in North Sinai. A police officer was killed and another injured by a bomb in Giza’s Lebanon Square.
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ISIS’ ‘Diyala Division’ lauds foreign suicide bombers, including Dane
The Diyala Division praised 26 suicide bombers, including foreign fighters from Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Tajikistan, Chechnya, and Denmark.
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Ajnad Misr releases first video of attacks
Ajnad Misr has taken credit for at least 11 attacks since November, according to a tally maintained by The Long War Journal.
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Egypt
Sharm el-Sheikh hotels empty as tourists fear violence
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AMISOM
Mogadishu Security Declines As Armed Forces Stretched Outside Capital
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Iran
Hamas’ growing rivalry with Islamic Jihad
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Egypt
Dialogue ongoing between Hezbollah, Egypt
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Egypt
A Cairo court will soon examine whether Ajnad Misr should be considered a terrorist organization. Overnight, a bombing attack wounded at least one security person in North Sinai. In Giza, three security personnel were wounded in a bombing attack. Unidentified gunmen shot and killed a tribal leader known to be supportive of the army.
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Angola
Port dubbed ‘Cathedral of the Mafia’ to host transfer of Syria chemical weapons
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Egypt
A bomb was thrown at a police checkpoint in Cairo, wounding at least two. A security source said a person arrested in connection with the attack was a member of Ajnad Misr. A policeman was killed overnight by gunmen in North Sinai. President Mansour called for greater “public dialogue” on proposed anti-terrorism legislation. Security sources claimed an Ansar Jerusalem had been arrested in North Sinai.
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Egypt
The Muslim Brotherhood denied that it is moving its headquarters from London to Austria. An alleged Al Nusrah Front fighter was arrested for planning to carry out attacks in Egypt. The army said three Islamist militants were killed and four others arrested in operations in North Sinai. The army plans to use newly acquired armored vehicles to transport troops in North Sinai. Authorities reportedly arrested a key member of Ansar Jerusalem who has links to the Nasr City terror cell.
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Al Nusrah Front fighter reportedly arrested for planning attacks in Egypt
It is unclear whether the suspected jihadist is linked to Ansar Jerusalem. At least four AJ fighters are known to have fought in Syria prior to returning to Egypt, where they died.
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Ansar Jerusalem leader allegedly killed in North Sinai
Ansar Jerusalem has yet to comment on today’s reported events. Since 2011, the Sinai-based jihadist group has confirmed dead only 25 named members.
