Growing Militancy In The Sinai Is Threatening Peacekeeping Operations Between Egypt And Israel

In Egypt’s Sinai, Rising Militancy Threatens Peacekeeping Force -- Washington Post

A dramatic rise in militancy and violence in the vast Sinai desert is increasingly threatening a peacekeeping force there that includes nearly 700 U.S. troops acting as guarantors of a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, according to Western military officials.

Heavily armed locals have blockaded bases and convoys, and, in a few instances, launched attacks against the peacekeepers, raising concerns not only about their safety, but also the long-term stability of their mission. That mission had become more challenging even before the most recent phase of Egypt’s post-revolution crisis, with regional volatility forcing members of the Multinational Force and Observers, many of whom operate out of remote bases, to bolster security and limit their movements.

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My Comment: These peace-keeping soldiers are prime targets .... but I am sure that they are taking the proper precautions. The MFO's website is here.