JERUSALEM // Israel has closed its Taba border crossing to Egypt following a warning by its anti-terrorism office of an “imminent” militant attack there.
Intelligence minister Yisrael Katz said in a statement on Monday there was intel regarding a potential “terror attack” against tourists in the Sinai peninsula. The crossing is open for those wanting to return from Egypt.
A pair of church bombings during Palm Sunday ceremonies killed more than 40 people on Sunday; shortly after those attacks, Israel urged its citizens in Sinai to return home.
Sinai has traditionally been a popular destination for Israelis – especially during the upcoming Passover holiday. But Israel has urged its citizens to avoid the area in recent years because of extremist activity.
* Associated Press
