Israeli officials said Monday that they agreed to allow Egyptian soldiers into the Sinai Peninsula for the first time since the 1979 peace treaty demilitarized the peninsula. 800 soldiers were moved into the Sinai Sunday because the Israelis are worried that Palestinian militants could take advantage of Egypt’s unrest to smuggle weapons into the Gaza Strip through the border.
Israeli officials have been banned from talking about the situation in Egypt by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. All Israeli officials have spoken on the condition of anonymity.
Mubarak’s support has been essential for Israeli on numerous occasions. Mubarak has stridently honored the treaty and served as a go-between for the Israelis and the Palestinians.
Israel also fears that Mubarak’s opposition, which includes the Muslim Brotherhood, could lead to a more hostile Egypt towards Israel.
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