Report: Egyptian Forces Raid Jihad Cells In Sinai -- Ynet News
Minister Matan Vilnai says Israel received warning that a cell comprised of more than 10 terrorists may carry out attack on Eid al-Fitr as some 1,500 Egyptian troops reportedly mount large-scale operation in Sinai against Jihad operatives
Large Egyptian army forces are battling Jihad operatives in the Sinai Peninsula Tuesday as Israel maintains its heightened alert on the tense southern border with Egypt.
Israel upped its military presence along the border, including the deployment of two navy war ships, following a terror warning that had been received indicating that a cell comprising of 10 operatives was in Sinai and was planning to attack Israeli targets. Earlier this month, terrorists killed eight Israelis after infiltrating the border from Sinai.
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More News On Escalating Tensions And Violence Reported In The Sinai
Israeli Minister: attacks planned against Israel from Sinai -- Ahram Online
Report: Egypt stations 1,500 troops in Sinai -- Ynet News
Israel and Egypt deploy reinforcements in Sinai -- World Bulletin
Israel sends 2 warships to Egyptian border -- AJC
Calls to raise Israel-Egypt treaty troop limits -- AP
Our World: The perils of a remilitarized Sinai -- Caroline Glick, Jerusalem Post
Update: Report: Israel sends 2 warships to Egyptian border -- Ynet News
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