Islamic State guides Egyptian militants, expanding its influence

Reuters ^ | Sept. 5 , 2014 | Reuters

[LeoWindhorse]

Islamic State, fighting to redraw the map of the Middle East, has been coaching Egypt's most dangerous militant group, complicating efforts to stabilize the biggest Arab nation. Related Stories

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Confirmation that Islamic Sate, currently the most successful of the region's jihadi groups, is extending its influence to Egypt will sound alarm bells in Cairo, where the authorities are already facing a security challenge from home-grown militants.

A senior commander from the Sinai-based Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis, which has killed hundreds of members of the Egyptian security forces over the last year, said Islamic State has provided instructions on how to operate more effectively.

[LeoWindhorse]

Egypt and Israel need to combine forces to completely sweep the Sinai free of these vermin . Spare not a one . If they have families , kill them all . Go Joshua on them .

[onedoug]

And what does huma say hillary ought’ta say.