No casualties in massive explosion in town of Bir al-Abd; attack comes as Egyptian troops and locals step up battle against terror insurgency in the area

El Al official says looking to expand the number of flights to the Egyptian resort beyond three a week, as large numbers of Israelis expected to visit Sinai over Passover

Approximately 73,000 passengers expected to make their way through airport on Thursday alone, as many Israelis are itching to get out of the country; Sinai expects similar rush

Abu Dhabi's crown prince updated Israeli and Egyptian leaders on Friday's meeting with Syrian dictator; PM presented vision of regional air defense network

As European war continues and Iran nuke deal seemingly nears completion, PM holds unprecedented trilateral summit with regional partners in Sharm el-Sheikh

PM flies to Sharm el-Sheikh for unannounced visit, as US nears signing of Iran nuclear deal -- a move generally supported by Cairo and Abu Dhabi, but opposed by Jerusalem

Sharm el-Shiekh summit will be the second for two leaders in less than 6 months; report comes following decision by to expand direct flights between Israel and Egypt

Prime Minister's Office says opening of route to Sinai resort town was first discussed by Bennett and Egyptian President el-Sissi when they met in September

Microbus collides with a public transportation bus on a road linking Tor in southern Sinai to city of Suez

Soldiers sent to scene after surveillance identified the suspects trying to cross; authorities say illegal substances worth some $650,000