February 16, 2015
The Eyptian defence ministry has released video reportedly showing footage of air strikes on Islamic State (IS) targets in eastern Libya.
The Eyptian defence ministry has released video reportedly showing footage of air strikes on Islamic State (IS) targets in eastern Libya.
The strikes were in reprisal for the apparent beheading of a group of up to 21 Coptic Christians by Islamic State extremists.
Egypt says there will be more air attacks and is also demanding that the US-led coalition fighting IS in Syria and Iraq, extends its operations to Libya.
Last I remember Russia was assisting Egypt with preparedness. Egypt was the first country to confront the threat of Libya in the region.
The countries in the Middle East are best to deploy their own national defense strategy.
AMMAN –– Jordan on Monday condemned the cowardly execution of 21 Egyptian Copts by Daesh terror group in Libya.
Minister of State for Media Affairs and Communications and the Government Spokesperson Mohammad Momani said in a statement that Jordan strongly condemns the cowardly and brutal execution of 21 Egyptians, expressing condolences to the egyptian government and the families of the victims.
Momani called on the international community and regional countries, particularly Arabs and Muslims, to fight against the terror group.
On Sunday night, Daesh released a video showed the beheading of 21 Egyptians in Libya.
In response to the beheading of the Egyptians, Egypt's air force bombed Daesh targets inside Libya on Monday, marking an escalation in Cairo's battle against militants.
It was the first time Egypt confirmed launching air strikes against the group in neighbouring Libya, showing President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi is ready to expand his fight against Islamist militancy beyond Egypt's borders....
Daesh wants a global war. The deaths of hostages is sad enough, but, launching an invasion force is a completely different subject. The hostages, no matter where they are or came from were taken some time ago in plans made before they organized in Syria.
February 16, 2015
Egypt says there will be more air attacks and is also demanding that the US-led coalition fighting IS in Syria and Iraq, extends its operations to Libya.
Last I remember Russia was assisting Egypt with preparedness. Egypt was the first country to confront the threat of Libya in the region.
The countries in the Middle East are best to deploy their own national defense strategy.
AMMAN –– Jordan on Monday condemned the cowardly execution of 21 Egyptian Copts by Daesh terror group in Libya.
Minister of State for Media Affairs and Communications and the Government Spokesperson Mohammad Momani said in a statement that Jordan strongly condemns the cowardly and brutal execution of 21 Egyptians, expressing condolences to the egyptian government and the families of the victims.
Momani called on the international community and regional countries, particularly Arabs and Muslims, to fight against the terror group.
On Sunday night, Daesh released a video showed the beheading of 21 Egyptians in Libya.
In response to the beheading of the Egyptians, Egypt's air force bombed Daesh targets inside Libya on Monday, marking an escalation in Cairo's battle against militants.
It was the first time Egypt confirmed launching air strikes against the group in neighbouring Libya, showing President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi is ready to expand his fight against Islamist militancy beyond Egypt's borders....
Daesh wants a global war. The deaths of hostages is sad enough, but, launching an invasion force is a completely different subject. The hostages, no matter where they are or came from were taken some time ago in plans made before they organized in Syria.
ROME: Italy would weigh participating in any military intervention to keep forces from the Islamic State group from advancing in Libya should diplomatic efforts fail, Italian officials said Monday.
Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti has said Rome could contribute 5,000 troops to lead such a military mission. But Pinotti and Premier Matteo Renzi on Monday sought to dispel the notion Italy already decided on military operations if launched under the auspices of the United Nations. Renzi told the private TG5 TV news "the proposal is to wait, so the U.N. Security Council can work with a bit more conviction on Libya" diplomatically.
U.N.-sponsored efforts must involve "all the players, the local tribes, African Union countries, Arab countries, the Europeans," Renzi said.
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Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti has said Rome could contribute 5,000 troops to lead such a military mission. But Pinotti and Premier Matteo Renzi on Monday sought to dispel the notion Italy already decided on military operations if launched under the auspices of the United Nations. Renzi told the private TG5 TV news "the proposal is to wait, so the U.N. Security Council can work with a bit more conviction on Libya" diplomatically.
U.N.-sponsored efforts must involve "all the players, the local tribes, African Union countries, Arab countries, the Europeans," Renzi said.
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February 16, 2015
Recently 2000 Libyan migrants landed in Italy to save their lives. The USA has a naval port in southern Italy The migrants alarmed Italy and they announced they would contribute 5000 troops to fight in Libya. That may be premature. Italy needs to weed through the migrants to be sure none are not linked to Daesh.
North Africa is a security issue and always has been a security issue for Europe. Within in the past couple weeks the eastern end of Mediterranean Sea has experienced high winds and waves to match. There have been ships that cannot sustain those conditions.
The Mediterranean Sea a closed body of water with only small inlets. That means when winds whip the sea it doesn't stop quickly. The energy is not dissipated across a larger body of water such an ocean. The shipping in the eastern area of this sea has experienced several collisions and problems with navigation.
The migrants came from Libya where the sea is calmer.
North Africa is a security issue and always has been a security issue for Europe. Within in the past couple weeks the eastern end of Mediterranean Sea has experienced high winds and waves to match. There have been ships that cannot sustain those conditions.
The Mediterranean Sea a closed body of water with only small inlets. That means when winds whip the sea it doesn't stop quickly. The energy is not dissipated across a larger body of water such an ocean. The shipping in the eastern area of this sea has experienced several collisions and problems with navigation.
The migrants came from Libya where the sea is calmer.
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ROME: Italy would weigh participating in any military intervention to keep forces from the Islamic State group from advancing in Libya should diplomatic efforts fail, Italian officials said Monday.
Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti has said Rome could contribute 5,000 troops to lead such a military mission. But Pinotti and Premier Matteo Renzi on Monday sought to dispel the notion Italy already decided on military operations if launched under the auspices of the United Nations. Renzi told the private TG5 TV news "the proposal is to wait, so the U.N. Security Council can work with a bit more conviction on Libya" diplomatically.
U.N.-sponsored efforts must involve "all the players, the local tribes, African Union countries, Arab countries, the Europeans," Renzi said.
- See more at: http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2015/Feb-16/287641-italy-to-weigh-military-action-in-libya-if-diplomacy-fails.ashx#sthash.ZrDloDQA.dpuf
Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti has said Rome could contribute 5,000 troops to lead such a military mission. But Pinotti and Premier Matteo Renzi on Monday sought to dispel the notion Italy already decided on military operations if launched under the auspices of the United Nations. Renzi told the private TG5 TV news "the proposal is to wait, so the U.N. Security Council can work with a bit more conviction on Libya" diplomatically.
U.N.-sponsored efforts must involve "all the players, the local tribes, African Union countries, Arab countries, the Europeans," Renzi said.
- See more at: http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2015/Feb-16/287641-italy-to-weigh-military-action-in-libya-if-diplomacy-fails.ashx#sthash.ZrDloDQA.dpuf
ROME: Italy would weigh participating in any military intervention to keep forces from the Islamic State group from advancing in Libya should diplomatic efforts fail, Italian officials said Monday.
Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti has said Rome could contribute 5,000 troops to lead such a military mission. But Pinotti and Premier Matteo Renzi on Monday sought to dispel the notion Italy already decided on military operations if launched under the auspices of the United Nations. Renzi told the private TG5 TV news "the proposal is to wait, so the U.N. Security Council can work with a bit more conviction on Libya" diplomatically.
U.N.-sponsored efforts must involve "all the players, the local tribes, African Union countries, Arab countries, the Europeans," Renzi said.
- See more at: http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2015/Feb-16/287641-italy-to-weigh-military-action-in-libya-if-diplomacy-fails.ashx#sthash.ZrDloDQA.dpuf
Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti has said Rome could contribute 5,000 troops to lead such a military mission. But Pinotti and Premier Matteo Renzi on Monday sought to dispel the notion Italy already decided on military operations if launched under the auspices of the United Nations. Renzi told the private TG5 TV news "the proposal is to wait, so the U.N. Security Council can work with a bit more conviction on Libya" diplomatically.
U.N.-sponsored efforts must involve "all the players, the local tribes, African Union countries, Arab countries, the Europeans," Renzi said.
- See more at: http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2015/Feb-16/287641-italy-to-weigh-military-action-in-libya-if-diplomacy-fails.ashx#sthash.ZrDloDQA.dpuf
