Egyptian, Israeli military alerts prompted by Islamist mutiny threat from Sinai and first attacks

Egyptian, Israeli military alerts prompted by Islamist mutiny threat from Sinai and first attacks

Egypt's Second Army armored vehicle in Cairo

DEBKAfile Exclusive Report Jul 5, 2013, 6:29 PM (IDT)

Egyptian and Israeli forces raised alert levels Friday, July 5, after the Muslim Brotherhood declared a revolt against the army for ousting Mohamed Morsi on July 3. A “War Council” established in Sinai formed a coalition with Hamas, Jihad Islami and al-Qaeda-linked Salafists, following which gunmen mounted a multiple attack in northern Sinai. Egyptian Patriot anti-missile batteries and anti-air weapons systems were posted to protect Suez Canal shipping from rocket fire. An Egyptian officer warned the army would forcibly prevent the rise of an “Islamic caliphate” in Sinai.

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