Egyptian troops mass on Sinai border to stave off further Bedouin clashes

An Egyptian security official says large numbers of security forces are heading to Egypt-Israel border area in an attempt to stave off any further Bedouin strife.

Dozens of armored vehicles have already arrived at the border following violent clashes between angry Bedouins and police that led to killing of three Bedouins and injury of at least five policemen.

The security official spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the press.

Bedouins also looted and burned several checkpoints along over 10 miles of Egypt-Israel borders south of Rafah Tuesday and seized a total of 70 members of the security forces in separate incidents.