Maariv: Sisi Is A Strategic Treasure For Tel Aviv
KABUL: (MEP) Days after the explosions in the Sinai adopted by the “State of the Sinai” —ISIS branch in Egypt— Yossi Melman an Israeli security expert revealed details on the close links between Egyptian President Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi with Israel -who took the reins of power after a military coup with US and Saudi support.
Explain said in with the Israeli newspaper,
“The Israeli aid include handing over anti-missiles to Egypt in addition to intelligence and security information which an unit under military security agency –Aman-, Shin Bet and Mossad’s leadership presents to the Egyptian Army” Melman said in an interview with the Israeli Maariv newspaper, explaining the Israeli and French security and military support’s dimensions, especially via satellites.
Melman claimed that Israel’s permanent support, so far led to the thwarting a number of terrorist operations led by extremist groups in Sinai.
In the same context, Egyptians political analysts believes that the expansion of “the state of the Sinai” in Egypt in light of the neglect of Abdul Fattah al-Sisi’s government become an excuse that deepened Israeli influence in Egypt. Observers concerns increase due to what came from Israeli officials statements that confirm its insistence on direct intervention in case Israel’s security become on danger.
Experts say the term “threat to the security of Israel” make Egypt vulnerable to the entry of Israeli troops directly on the fire line in Egyptian territories after decades of Israeli military presence in the Sinai.
On the other hand, Melman revealed information regarding the strong relations between the Israeli and Egyptian security forces, stressing the important role played by the Shin Bet in Egypt. “Yoram Cohen, head of the Shin Bet is a well-known figure among the Egyptian security agencies and that the presence of similar figures like Cohen in Egypt is a routine,” Yossi Melman added.
“There is no room for doubt that after the rise of Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to power political relations and security aid continued between Israel and Egypt at the highest levels,” Melman concluded.
