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Egypt to Deploy Troops along Gaza Border

2004-12-2 6:34:08 CRIENGLISH.com

Israel and Egypt have reached agreement for Egypt to deploy 750 troops along its border with the Gaza Strip ahead of Israel's planned withdrawal from the territory.

Israel and Egypt have reached agreement for Egypt to deploy 750 troops along its border with the Gaza Strip ahead of Israel's planned withdrawal from the territory.

The decision was made at a meeting in Jerusalem between Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz and Egyptian intelligence chief Omar Suleiman.

The Israeli officials said details of the Egyptian troop deployment including the placement of the soldiers and the types of weapons they will be allowed to carry will be decided at future meetings.

According to the Israeli unilateral disengagement plan, Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip is to begin in July 2005.

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