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2012-03-13 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

Egypt official: Israel, Gaza militants agree to ceasefire

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Posted by Fred 2012-03-13 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11124 views ] Top
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#1 "Egypt is determined to reach a ceasefire within 48 hours,"

I'm guessing Egypt is worried about an IDF ground operation chasing the rats out of Gaza and into Egypt. Continued Paleo rocketry from Egypt proper will mean Israeli air strikes on Egyptian territory. Would *you* trust the discipline of Egyptian mil forces to keep things from spiraling out of control?

Posted by SteveS 2012-03-13 00:22|| 2012-03-13 00:22|| Front Page Top

#2 Not this time, Ahmad.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2012-03-13 01:09|| 2012-03-13 01:09|| Front Page Top

#3 the egyptian military is also worried about their own population, many of whom want to go to war with Israel or, at least, support the Gaza war with Israel

Posted by Lord Garth 2012-03-13 08:02|| 2012-03-13 08:02|| Front Page Top

#4 Perhaps all this has been Iran hoping to goad Israel into giving a little demonstration of how well Iron Dome works?

Posted by gorb 2012-03-13 08:02|| 2012-03-13 08:02|| Front Page Top

#5 Latest update.
7 projectiles fired after 'cease-fire' came into effect

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2012-03-13 08:40|| 2012-03-13 08:40|| Front Page Top

#6 There's a useful map at g(r)omgoru's link, showing the ranges of the various thingies the Gazans can launch. Odd how many toys they have, given that the tunnels are only used for peaceful purposes.

Posted by trailing wife 2012-03-13 11:12|| 2012-03-13 11:12|| Front Page Top

#7 7 projectiles fired after 'cease-fire' came into effect

Typical Palestinian cease fire.

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2012-03-13 11:27|| 2012-03-13 11:27|| Front Page Top

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