Haaretz Service and The Associated Press: Egypt arrests 17 Palestinian militants in Sinai over weekend
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Title:Mubarek knows that israel is not the next target
Name:Avi
City: State:
He has issued an ultimatum to Hamas even before the Iranians came to visit for the first time in many years. Mubarak is seen as another Sadat from the standpoint of radical Jihadists. His survival in the coming weeks and months depends upon the loyalty of his army.

I am glad that the Egyptians are finally doing something right, but I know the motivation has little to do with the tiny Jewish State.