An unusual and unreasonable sequence of events, where at least some of the information, currently available, appears suspect:
- August 5, 2012 - attack on Egyptian military by an unknown group (originally claimed to be "Al-Qaida affiliated", or "Global Jiadists"), based in Gaza
- August 5, 2012 - subsequent attempted attack on the Israeli border, which was foiled through advance knowledge of the attack by the Israelis
- August 9, 2012 - revelations that Egyptian Intelltigence was also pre-warned by Israel, but took no preventive measures lead to his dismissal.
- August 11, 2012 - retaliatory "Eagle 3" operation by Egypt, with Israeli consent, in effort to reestablish its sovereignty in the Sinai peninsula.
- August 12, 2012 - new President Morsi fired the Tantawi and other leaders, and asserted civilian control over Egypt from the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces
- August 14, 2012 - Morsi awards the dismissed generals medals for their service.
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Yemen Al-Qaida training Gaza groups to attack Israel
Documents sent to Haaretz by Shi'ite separatists in Yemen that opposes Al-Qaida points to regular, direct contact between Al-Qaida and Gaza Strip supporters.
Shin Bet chief: Al-Qaida affiliated groups behind Gaza violence
The security services head spoke to Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee after IDF opened fire on militants on Gaza border earlier in the day.
Armed militants attack Egyptian army outpost, try to infiltrate Israel border
Sinai Global Jihad militants attacked Egyptian outpost, killed between 10 and 15, stole armored vehicles; no Israeli casualties reported; all Eshkol Regional Council residents now allowed to leave houses, expect for residents of Halutziot, Kerem Shalom.
Sinai attack proves Islamist terrorists are targeting Egyptians as well as Israelis
How will the attack affect the ties between Egypt and Israel, in light of the already weak relations with the new Egyptian government?
CAIRO — Egypt’s president fired his intelligence chief on Wednesday for failing to act on an Israeli warning of an imminent attack days before militants stormed a border post in the Sinai Peninsula and killed 16 soldiers.
The dismissal, which followed Egyptian airstrikes against Sinai militants, also marked a bold attempt by the Islamist leader to deflect popular anger over the attack. It pointed to a surprising level of cooperation with the powerful military leaders who stripped the presidency of significant powers just before President Mohammed Morsi took office June 30.
Sinai terror attack serves as a bloody wake up call for Egypt's new president
Senior Haaretz analyst Avi Issacharoff says Mohammed Morsi now faces the major challenge of combating jihadists in the lawless desert peninsula.
Egypt's offensive pits 'Mr. Security' against the 'Sinai's Bin Laden'
The attack on Egyptian forces allows newly-elected president Morsi to rebrand himself as a daring national leader, but troubles at home are blowing down his neck.
Egypt's President Morsi removes Defense Minister Tantawi, chief of staff
Move comes as newest phase in struggle between military, Muslim Brotherhood; Morsi cancels constitutional declaration aiming to limit presidential powers which the army issued in June.
Egypt's president awards medals to sacked generals
AP foreign,
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's president has given awards to the nation's two top military commanders, two days after he ordered their retirement.
Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, who ruled Egypt through his military council for 17 months after last year's popular uprising overthrew longtime President Hosni Mubarak, and his chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Sami Anan, made their first public appearance to receive the nation's highest medal.
President Mohammed Morsi, who ordered the two to leave their posts and take positions on his advisory council instead, presented the awards.
His decision Sunday stunned the nation. It followed a power struggle between the Islamist president and the powerful military, which indirectly ruled the nation for six decades.
After awarding them the Nile Medal, Morsi met with Tantawi and Anan.
Egypt's Morsi honours retired military brass Tantawi and Anan
The former head of Egypt's military and one-time de facto ruler, Hussein Tantawi, and former chief of staff Sami Anan arrive to presidential palace to receive state medals
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