Egypt using U.S. F-16s, Apaches to counter Al Qaida offensive in Sinai
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — An Al Qaida-aligned militia has expanded operations in Egypt to include attacks on the Army and security forces. The military has responded with an offensive using U.S. combat platforms including the F-16 fighter and Apache attack helicopters. Egyptian sources said a Salafist movement with a significant presence in the Gaza […]