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    Egypt Launches Military Strike on Sinai to Root out Militants

    Egypt has launched airstrikes into the Sinai—against Islamist militants who’ve been attempting to attack Israel. It’s the first such action since the 1970’s, and appears to have Israel’s blessing.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Egypt has launched airstrikes into the Sinai—against Islamist militants who’ve been attempting to attack Israel. It’s the first such action since the 1970’s, and appears to have Israel’s blessing.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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    1 of 3
    Islamophobia and Foreign Policy
    1. 0:00Egypt Launches Military Strike on Sinai to Root out MilitantsYou’re reading this
    2. 7:13Islamophobia and Foreign Policy
    3. 43:49Romney Claims Obama Gutting Welfare to Work Rules
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