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Libya and Egypt launch air strikes against Isis after militants post beheadings video
The Guardian ^
| 2/16/15
Posted on 02/16/2015 5:39:14 AM PST by Enlightened1
President Sisi had vowed to avenge the criminal killings after release of video purporting to show killing of 21 Christians, believed to be kidnapped Egyptians
Egypt reported that its war planes had struck Isis targets in Libya, shortly after President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi vowed revenge for the release by Isis-affiliated militants of a video of a mass killing of Christians.
A spokesman for the Armed Forces General Command announced the strikes on state radio Monday, marking the first time Cairo had publicly acknowledged taking military action in neighbouring Libya.
The statement said the warplanes targeted weapons caches and training camps before returning safely. It said the strikes were to avenge the bloodshed and to seek retribution from the killers.
Let those far and near know that Egyptians have a shield that protects them, it said.
Libyas air force meanwhile announced it had launched strikes in the eastern city of Darna, which was taken over by an Isis affiliate last year. The announcement, on the Facebook page of the air force chief of staff, did not provide further details.
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TOPICS: Egypt; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Syria; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: airstrikes; benghazi; copts; egypt; iran; iraq; isis; kurdistan; libya; rop; syria
I did not know Libya still had an Air Force? I guess they are in exile in Egypt?
Nevertheless, it's good to see Egypt standing up for Christians.
To: Enlightened1
The “moderate” muslims are gettin pissed.
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posted on
02/16/2015 5:40:33 AM PST
by
petercooper
("How To Destroy The Country In 6 Short Years" by Barack Obama & the Democrats)
To: Enlightened1
Libya seems serious about opposing ISIS.
Egypt seems serious about opposing ISIS.
Jordan seems serious about opposing ISIS.
Syria seems serious about opposing ISIS.
Israel seems serious about opposing ISIS.
Why does it seem like America isn’t serious — and may be supportive of ISIS.
I can’t believe we elected Obama twice. The enemy isn’t at the gates, he’s running our country.
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posted on
02/16/2015 5:42:26 AM PST
by
ClearCase_guy
(The dog days are over /The dog days are done/Can you hear the horses? /'Cause here they come)
To: Enlightened1
Meanwhile, Obama is out golfing.
To: petercooper
Good for the Egyptian Muslims and President Abdel Fatah al-Sis!
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posted on
02/16/2015 5:46:41 AM PST
by
Star Traveler
(Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)
To: ClearCase_guy
The enemy isnt at the gates, hes running our country.This bears repeating. If it's repeated often enough, and loudly enough, maybe it will begin to penetrate the addled consciousness of mainstream America.
To: Enlightened1
Meanwhile, $hithead plays golf in a warm climate.
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posted on
02/16/2015 5:46:43 AM PST
by
I want the USA back
(Media: completely irresponsible. Complicit in the destruction of this country.)
To: Enlightened1
Never thought I would ever be for Egypt and Libya doing anything. Funny how things changed.
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posted on
02/16/2015 5:46:55 AM PST
by
wally_bert
(There are no winners in a game of losers. I'm Tommy Joyce, welcome to the Oriental Lounge.)
To: Enlightened1
Al-Sisi = no sissy! Heh.
Ok, that was lame.
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posted on
02/16/2015 6:36:43 AM PST
by
To Hell With Poverty
(All freedom must be transported in bottles of 3 oz or less. - Freeper relictele)
To: Enlightened1
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posted on
02/16/2015 6:39:14 AM PST
by
Jack Hydrazine
(Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
To: ClearCase_guy
If Romney had not been a mormon he would be President now.
To: Enlightened1
I did not know Libya still had an Air Force?Or even an effective government?
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posted on
02/16/2015 8:13:29 AM PST
by
JimRed
(Excise the cancer before it kills us; feed & water the Tree of Liberty! TERM LIMITS NOW & FOREVER!)
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posted on
02/16/2015 11:18:07 AM PST
by
SunkenCiv
(Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
- Libya violence: Militants kidnap Coptic Christians in Sirte
- Egypt prepares for wider attack on Libya with UAE funding and French-Saudi support
- US Surprised by Egypt, UAE Airstrikes on Libyan Militants
- US Furious After Source Of "Mystery" Libya Bombing Raids Revealed
- War planes attack Libyan capital again as airport terminal is destroyed (The Mysterions?)
- ISIS Blows Up Egypt-Jordan Gas Pipeline
- Islamic State leader urges attacks in Saudi Arabia - speech
- US Expresses Fears As Isis Takes Control of Northern Libyan Town [Isis Expands To Libya!]
- Obama Sides Against Egypt in Fight Against Muslim Brotherhood
- Qatar expels Egypt Muslim Brotherhood leaders
- Obama Seeks to Calm Saudis as Paths Split
- Awkward relations (American president and the Saudi king will have an unusually edgy meeting)
- Obama Dithers, Kerry Bungles Egypt Crisis
- Libyan renegade general announces readiness to cooperate with Israel
- Egypt's President Al Sisi calls for "religious revolution" in Islam
- Egypt's Sisi: Islamic "Thinking" Is "Antagonizing the Entire World" by Raymond Ibrahim
- Egypt, Gulf Arab allies eye anti-militant alliance
- Egypt, the divine surprise in 2014 (Cairo wants French weapons)
- Arab ministers in Saudi discuss Syria, IS crises
- Dubai retailer Al Futtaim to invest $2.3bn in Egypt
- Why Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and UAE will all cut oil output
- Egypt presidency says diplomacy failed to end crisis
- Egyptian Army's Financial Coup: 12 Billion Petrodollars from Saudi, UAE, Kuwait
- Saudi Arabia Cheers the Coup in Egypt
- Report: Israel, UAE, Saudis in huge US arms deal
- US finalizing arms sales to Israel, Arab nations - ($10 Billion, Hagel,Saudis,UAE)
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posted on
02/16/2015 11:18:56 AM PST
by
SunkenCiv
(Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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"I Stand With The Muslims!"
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posted on
02/16/2015 11:19:52 AM PST
by
SunkenCiv
(Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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