Proactive Policy in the Sinai
Security in the Sinai is increasingly a concern to Israel and other countries in the region. American interests in the Middle East include the preservation of Egyptian-Israeli peace, which is threatened by rising lawlessness, criminal and extremist activities, and human rights abuses. I sent a bipartisan letter to President Obama stating that in the absence of strong U.S. leadership, problems in the Sinai will only become worse. My colleagues and I urged the president to work with Egyptian authorities to put in place “a comprehensive, Egyptian-led strategy that will reestablish security and responsible governance over the Sinai Peninsula, consistent with the Camp David Accords.” This strategy should include non-military as well as military components, including potential adjustments in operations, as well as coordination with international partners.
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