Egypt

The army reportedly killed five militants in an operation in the Sinai. The army used helicopters to target jihadists planning attacks in the Sinai. A Palestinian was arrested in connection with the recent bombing of a gas pipeline in the Sinai. Supporters of Mohammed Morsi said they plan to carry out more protests to condemn his removal as president. The public prosecutor’s office announced it was reviewing a number of criminal complaints against former president Morsi. The Pentagon denied rumors that US ships near Egypt were preparing to partake in an invasion of the country.

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