Forces Boosted on Israel-Egypt Border Over Islamic State Threat
- Military buildup has been in progress since deadly 2011 attack
- Netanyahu under growing pressure over Israeli security
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Israel and Egypt have bolstered military forces on either side of their desert frontier in response to increased attacks by an Islamic State-allied extremist group in Egypt’s Sinai and threats that violence may spill over the border, according to the Israeli army.
The two countries strengthened military coordination, stationed tanks closer to the border and fortified positions with better fencing, cameras and sensors, an Israeli officer said, briefing reporters on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to speak publicly.