Monday, February 05, 2018

Egypt's Secret Military Alliance with Israel, is No Longer a Secret

Thanks to the New York Times, Egypt's secret military alliance with Israel, is no longer a secret

Secret Alliance: Israel Carries Out Airstrikes in Egypt, with Cairo's O.K. 
- David D. Kirkpatrick 

For more than two years, Israeli drones, helicopters and jets have carried out a covert air campaign, conducting more than 100 airstrikes against jihadists in northern Sinai with the approval of Egyptian President el-Sisi.

Egypt and Israel are now secret allies in a covert war against a common foe.

American officials say Israel's air campaign has played a decisive role in enabling the Egyptian armed forces to gain an upper hand against the militants.
(New York Times)
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