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  • Egyptian forces say they are fighting huge battle against al Qaeda mountain stronghold

    05/01/2006 5:56:33 PM PDT · by strategofr · 23 replies · 961+ views
    DEBKAfile Exclusive ^ | May 2, 2006
    Egyptian forces say they are fighting the “Tora Bora Battle of Sinai” against a new al Qaeda mountain stronghold. Our military sources reveal the battle is raging on Jebel Magharah, 22km SW of El Arish and west of a former al Qaeda base on Jebel Hilal (alt. 654 meters). The fortified al Qaeda stronghold on Jebel Magharah is beating back an Egyptian assault on the mountain site. Signals passed among the troops describe the operation as the “Tora Bora of Sinai,” naming it after the fierce epic US-al Qaeda engagement in Afghanistan three years ago. Both sides have sustained casualties....