The Wilderness of Sinai
Egypt Clears out a "Smuggler Buffer" on Gaza Border

Egypt is clearing out a half-kilometer buffer zone along its border with Gaza following an attack on Egyptian soldiers in the Sinai. The buffer will also be to Israel’s benefit—another sign that Egypt and Israel’s interests are now in unusually close alignment.

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