Egypt Razes Homes, Plans Moat Near Gaza

Egypt began razing houses and moving hundreds of families living along the Gaza border Wednesday, as part of sweeping efforts to stop what authorities say are "terrorist operations" originating in the Palestinian territory via tunnels. The plan reportedly includes digging a channel filled with sea water to stop further tunneling under the border, according to Arab media. The evacuation follows a state of emergency declaration in northern Sinai prompted by an attack that...

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