CAIRO (AP) - An Egyptian official says the country's border crossing with Gaza Strip in northern Sinai has been closed indefinitely, citing security concerns.Has the "international community" expressed any concerns about the "humanitarian catastrophe" that the Palestinians will undoubtedly face as a result of this inhumane border closure by Egypt? No? OK, just asking.
The decision comes hours after suspected Islamic militants attacked four sites in northern Sinai, targeting two military checkpoints, a police station and el-Arish airport, where military aircraft are stationed.
The military and security forces responded to the attacks. One soldier was killed and three were wounded.
Gen. Sami el-Metwali said Rafah passage was shut down on Friday. He didn't say when it would be reopened. Some 200 Palestinians were turned back to the Gaza Strip after the order.
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In related news: Hamas members arrested in Cairo for planning terror attack
(Ynet) Egyptian security forces arrested four people in an apartment at a Cairo suburb under suspicion of planning a terror attack.
Security forces found explosives in the apartment, as well as military and police uniform. A security source told Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram that the four were members of Hamas.
