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Negotiations required at the highest levels, I'm sure

Israel Seeking to Land Chopper in Ras a-Sutan

01:21 Oct 08, '04 / 23 Tishrei 5765

(IsraelNN.com) Israel is negotiating with Egyptian authorities to land a Yasur transport chopper in Ras a-Sutan in order to evacuate the many wounded at that location.

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Egypt Continue to Delay Rescuers
01:31 Oct 08, '04 / 23 Tishrei 5765

(IsraelNN.com) A report from Taba at about 01:00 confirmed that Egyptian authorities continue to impede the arrival of rescuers, explaining that dozens of MDA medics on board a bus were being held up – prevented from reaching the Taba Hilton. At some point, the medic left the bus and began making their way on foot.

Some Israelis Transported to Sharm and Suez
01:32 Oct 08, '04 / 23 Tishrei 5765

(IsraelNN.com) Channel Two News senior analyst Ehud Ya’ari reported that some of the Israeli wounded were transported to Sharm el-Sheikh and Suez, quoting an Egyptian media source.

This has not been confirmed by Israeli authorities.