Israeli government approves deployment of 750 Egyptian soldiers on frontiers

The Israeli government with a majority of 18 ministers and the objection of two approved the agreement under which 750 Egyptian soldiers would be deployed on frontiers between Gaza and Egypt (at Philadelphi passage).

The Israeli Knesset is due to meet on Wednesday for endorsing this agreement.

Israeli sources told Haaretz newspaper that Egyptian and Israeli security officials would sign this agreement which will get into effect one or two weeks after its signature.

Israeli sources said under this agreement, Egypt will be in charge of combating terrorism, smuggling of weapons and preventing infiltration attempts into the self- rule areas.

Under this agreement, Egypt will deploy 750 soldiers provided with light arms on borders extending to a distance of 14 kilometers.

Egyptian frontier guards will also be provided with four boats, eight helicopters and 30 light armored vehicles.