“The Road to Jerusalem Goes through Cairo”: Exploring Israel’s Counter-Militancy Efforts against Sinai Peninsula-Based Threats

Michael Shkolnik

Studies in Conflict and Terrorism, 2025, vol. 48, issue 7, 784-806

Abstract: This article explores Sinai Peninsula-based militant threats to Israeli national security and Israel’s efforts to address these threats. Though Israel primarily relies on coercive actions like targeted killings and airstrikes in other hostile fronts, Israel prioritizes defensive measures (i.e. barrier construction, missile defence systems) and intelligence cooperation with Egypt to counter a mutual enemy. Sinai attacks targeting Israel, which fluctuate based on organizational objectives and capabilities, aim to provoke Israeli retaliation and disrupt bilateral ties with Egypt – a cornerstone of regional interstate stability. However, Israel’s pragmatic counterterrorism measures have helped contain cross-border threats and strengthen Egypt-Israel relations to new heights. This case sheds light on how other strong states could face militant threats from territory of a neighboring partner while pursuing a delicate balance to preserve bilateral ties and ensure national security.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1080/1057610X.2022.2116971

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