Egypt strengthens security at Rafah - opening border for two or three days

Haaretz reports that Egypt has moved hundreds of policemen to its Gaza border to prevent a breach by Palestinians. Meanwhile reports that Egypt may be opening the border for two (according to ynetnews) or three days (according to AP) to commercial traffic. The Egyptian state is in a quandry about its collaboration with the Israelis.

Egyptian authorities have dispatched hundreds of policemen to the border with the Gaza Strip, fearing Palestinian protesters might try to breach it into Sinai, security officials said on Saturday.

One official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Egypt has information that hundreds of Palestinians were planning a demonstration demanding that Cairo open its Rafah border crossing with Gaza to normal traffic.

The officials said 400 riot police were deployed in the border region as a precautionary measure.

Katyusha rockets fired into Israel from Lebanon today. Three casualties reported by Israelis. Hezbollah denies involvement.