Israel requests answers for Egypt’s increased military presence in Sinai Peninsula – report
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Israel has contacted Egypt to demand answers after the IDF recognized a significant increase in military activity in the Sinai Peninsula, violating the peace agreement between the countries, Channel 14 reported.
The Israeli news channel said the IDF had recognized “gross violations” of the peace agreement, including the building of anti-tank obstacles, “significant” logistical preparations, and the deployment of whole armored divisions in the central Sinai region
The peace treaty between Israel and Egypt in 1979 included the demilitarization of the Sinai, which Israel returned to Egypt as part of the treaty. However, when ISIS became a threat in the area, Israel allowed a large build-up of forces near its border to help Egypt fight the jihadi terrorists.
Retired IDF Lt.-Col. Eli Dekel as warned for years about the growing threat from the Egyptian army. Egypt’s military has added around 60,000 soldiers since President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi came to power, with its alignment clearly indicating that it views Israel as its primary enemy.