We'll see if they stick to it

Mofaz: Israel, Egypt finalize details of Philadelphi route deal

By Aluf Benn, Haaretz Correspondent

"This agreement ultimates gives comprehensive - and I emphasize, comprehensive - responsibility to the Egyptians regarding the prevention of weapons smuggling in the Philadelphi corridor in tunnels and above ground, into the Gaza Strip,"

[..]Citing unidentified defense sources, Israel Radio said the 750 Egyptian border police would be equipped with armored personnel carriers, light arms, and rocket-propelled grenade launchers.

Egypt will also deploy naval patrol boats off the Gaza coast.

The last hurdle was overcome when Egypt pledged it would not provide weapons to the Palestinian Authority after Israel leaves the frontier. [..]

Posted by Ted Belman at August 24, 2005 06:24 AM