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Hamas arrests gunmen trying to cross into Sinai

Hamas' security efforts are paying off, stopping suspected terrorists from crossing into Egypt on twice in one week.

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A member of Hamas' security forces stands guard at the Rafah border crossing in the southern Gaza Strip, Jan. 7, 2019. — REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa

The Ministry of Interior and National Security in the Gaza Strip announced this week that it had foiled an attempt by three gunmen to enter Egypt through the southern border of the Gaza Strip on Nov. 13. One of the suspected jihadis was arrested and the two others remain on the run.

The ministry said it thwarted a similar attempt on Nov. 8, explaining, "There was an exchange of fire with three gunmen before the security forces were able to arrest them, seize their weapons and refer them for investigation. Security forces continue to scout the area along the southern border with Egypt” for two other suspects.

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