EGYPTIAN ARMY REINFORCES PRESENCE ON THE BORDERS WITH GAZA TO CLOSE THE TUNNELS

Rafah, 26 Sha’ban 1434/5 July 2013 (MINA) – The Egyptian forces reinforced their presence on the borders with Gaza, where they brought more  tanks.

Eyewitnesses said that the Egyptian army brought more tanks and troops along the Egypt-Gaza borders which stretch 14 kilometers, and added they saw Egyptian armed forces on the roofs of a number of buildings.

For their part, Palestinian security forces in large numbers have been deployed along the borders, Palestinian Information Center reported as monitored by Mi’raj News Agency (MINA).

Meanwhile, the Egyptian security forces have closed the tunnels between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, used for the smuggling of essential goods and fuel to the besieged Strip.

Informed sources confirmed that the Egyptian army launched a campaign to demolish the tunnels built under the Egyptian-Palestinian borders.

The sources told PIC’s correspondent that Egyptian tanks and armored vehicles have been intensively deployed on the borders, amid a campaign that included the destruction of many tunnels that have been closed for several days due to the recent developments in Egypt.(T/P03/P04)