Palestinian Exports
More detail, still very sketchy, on the bombings in the Sinai. Basically, there appears to be a campaign on against foriegners, whether civilian or military.
The MFO is an independent peacekeeping force which has been stationed in Sinai since 1982, following the Egypt-Israeli peace deal.
The attacks took place near the MFO headquarters at el-Gorah, about 35km (22 miles) from the Mediterranean city of Arish.
Multiple attacks
Two international observers, one from Norway and the other from New Zealand, were on board the first vehicle with an Egyptian customs officer and an immigration office, officials said.
The second attack, targeting a police vehicle, occurred about three-quarters of an hour after the first, officials added. There has been no claim of responsibility.
The terrorists appear to be trying to ignite the entire Middle East at the moment.
By jodetoad, Thursday, 27 April , 2006 @ 1:05 am
Al Q. would very much like a stronger presence in Palestine, and does not love Egypt either, as US “allies”, or aid recipients, or whatever you want to call them.
When you read how Egyptians mostly think the previous attacks were the work of Mossad, and how reluctant the ME Arab Muslims are to accept what is happening, I think they WILL ignite most of the ME, between the Islamists and Iran. There are some Arabs who DO see it, but I guess most find it hard to accept that something sick is happening to their trusted religion. What I wonder is if the average Joe over there will realize what is happening before the Taliban-types take over another state. Palestine would not be a bad option for them, nor would Somalia.
By Gauis Arbo, Thursday, 27 April , 2006 @ 4:37 am
Yeah, it’s getting pretty bad right now.