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Monday, January 31, 2011

Israel Allows Egyptian Troop Increase in Sinai

Israel has agreed to allow an additional 800 Egyptian troops to deploy in Sinai, in addition to those previously allowed near the borders of Gaza. Under the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty, Sinai is demilitarized.

Press reports say the new troops will be deployed around the resort city of Sharm al-Sheikh in the south.

I am sure it is a total coincidence that many Egyptians assume Husni Mubarak is in his palace in Sharm al-Sheikh and that his televised appearances are coming from there.

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