 1 Injured as Rocket Hits Downtown NetivotIsrael's asymmetrical cease-fire with Gaza continues as rockets continue to rain down on the south. US: Muslim Brotherhood Will Uphold Israel TreatyThe United States says it has "good guarantees" the Muslim Brotherhood will uphold the 1979 Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty. Egypt: Islamist Party Open to Israel TalksThe Salafi al-Nour party, which won 25% of the votes in Egypt's elections, says the 1979 Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty should be upheld.Brotherhood Steps Back from Treaty ThreatsThe Muslim Brotherhood took a step back from threats it would "review" Egypt's 1979 peace treaty with Israel. Egyptian Ambassador Summoned for ExplanationEgypt's ambassador summoned explain remarks by Prime Minister Sharaf that Cairo's treaty with Israel was open to change.Egypt Deploys More Troops in SinaiEgypt has deployed 1,500 more troops in the Sinai ahead of more 'counter-terror' operations with Israeli approval. Egyptian Parliamentarians Want EilatAmidst tense relations between Israel and Cairo, Egyptian MPs want to press 'claim' for Eilat, ceded to Israel in 1979 Accords.Egypt Planning to Develop Israel BorderEgyptian officials plan to develop the region adjoining its border with Israel as politicians push to re-militarize the Sinai. |
