Egypt - South Sinai on High Security Alert

Egypt - The southern part of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula was placed on a high security alert after Israel warned its citizens of an imminent terror attacks.
Police also intensified efforts to detect five unidentified militants believed to be carrying explosives and plotting attacks against foreigners inside the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheik.

Authorities received a tip through confessions by suspected militants currently in police custody about the five fugitives and their plot two days ago.
According to Brig. Gen. Hossam el-Serfi, hundreds of Israeli tourists started leaving the Sinai through the Taba border crossing following instructions from Israeli authorities not to travel to the popular vacation destination.
Police tripled the number of check points on the way leading to south Sinai resorts including Sharm el-Sheik, Taba and Dahab.

Though other security officials in Cairo privately said no security alert was in effect, el-Serfi said police and anti-terrorism troops were deployed around major hotels in the Sinai.
Authorities also increased the number of ambulances and doctors at major hospitals in the region, Said Essa, head of emergency section of south Sinai hospitals, said.