One of the unspoken facts in Gaza is the line between Gaza and Egypt. Although the Egyptian population is clearly of another mind, the government sees Hamas as a major danger to Egypt. There is nothing stopping Egypt from sending support into Gaza -- the Israeli "blockade" is really a joint operation with Egypt. In the picture, right, (not part of the story below) we see Egyptian forces strengthen the border wall with Gaza.
Egypt Bolsters Forces Along Gaza Border
Egypt Bolsters Forces Along Gaza Border
- Middle East Newsline
CAIRO [MENL] -- Egypt has deployed thousands of soldiers as well as armored
combat vehicles along the Gaza Strip.
Security sources and witnesses said Egypt has sent up to 10,000 troops
along the 14-kilometer border with the Gaza Strip. They said the troops have
been equipped with armored personnel carriers, infantry fighting vehicles
and heavy weapons.
"The Egyptian presence is meant to maintain security and prevent an
exodus of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip," a security source said.
combat vehicles along the Gaza Strip.
Security sources and witnesses said Egypt has sent up to 10,000 troops
along the 14-kilometer border with the Gaza Strip. They said the troops have
been equipped with armored personnel carriers, infantry fighting vehicles
and heavy weapons.
"The Egyptian presence is meant to maintain security and prevent an
exodus of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip," a security source said.
1 comment:
here's another gem
http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/07/AR2009010702645.html?hpid=opinionsbox1
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