High-level Egyptian sources report that four Mossad agents crossed into Egypt with the assistance of Bedouin Sinai residents. The report states the agents were sent to eliminate an Islamic Jihad operative responsible for the murders of Israeli tourists.

The report states that senior Egyptian commanders point out this is the first time since the peace agreement was signed between Israel and Egypt over thirty years ago that the Egyptians openly report and confirm Israeli agents are operating in their country.

The report confirms the intended target was found and eliminated, about 15km (9 miles) from the Israeli border. It is added that the Egyptians found footprints as well as markings in the sand from motorbikes.

In el-Arish eyewitnesses report seeing Egyptian forces operating in what is dubbed Operation Eagle, to apprehend terrorists based in Sinai. Stakeouts were maintained by Egyptian forces to apprehend terrorists in the el-Arish area. At least 11 Jihad terrorists were taken into custody.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)