Defense sources: Israel, Egypt in talks over Sinai deployment

Sources in the defense establishment have confirmed that Israel is in talks with Egypt over the deployment of Egyptian forces in Sinai, without providing further details. "They are fighting terrorism in Sinai, and that is within both countries' interests," one source said.

According to earlier reports, Egypt is planning to dispatch jets and tanks to the peninsula as part of its effort to curb terrorist activity in the region. (Attila Somfalvi)