Libya and Egypt launch air strikes against Isis after militants post beheadings video

The Guardian ^ | 2/16/15

[Enlightened1]

President Sisi had vowed to ‘avenge the criminal killings’ after release of video purporting to show killing of 21 Christians, believed to be kidnapped Egyptians

Egypt reported that its war planes had struck Isis targets in Libya, shortly after President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi vowed revenge for the release by Isis-affiliated militants of a video of a mass killing of Christians.

A spokesman for the Armed Forces General Command announced the strikes on state radio Monday, marking the first time Cairo had publicly acknowledged taking military action in neighbouring Libya.

The statement said the warplanes targeted weapons caches and training camps before returning safely. It said the strikes were “to avenge the bloodshed and to seek retribution from the killers”.

“Let those far and near know that Egyptians have a shield that protects them,” it said.

Libya’s air force meanwhile announced it had launched strikes in the eastern city of Darna, which was taken over by an Isis affiliate last year. The announcement, on the Facebook page of the air force chief of staff, did not provide further details.

[Enlightened1]

I did not know Libya still had an Air Force? I guess they are in exile in Egypt?

Nevertheless, it's good to see Egypt standing up for Christians.

[petercooper]

The “moderate” muslims are gettin pissed.

[ClearCase_guy]

Libya seems serious about opposing ISIS.
Egypt seems serious about opposing ISIS.
Jordan seems serious about opposing ISIS.
Syria seems serious about opposing ISIS.
Israel seems serious about opposing ISIS.

Why does it seem like America isn’t serious — and may be supportive of ISIS.

I can’t believe we elected Obama twice. The enemy isn’t at the gates, he’s running our country.

[fatnotlazy]

Meanwhile, Obama is out golfing.

[Star Traveler]

Good for the Egyptian Muslims and President Abdel Fatah al-Sis!

[Pearls Before Swine]

The enemy isn’t at the gates, he’s running our country.

This bears repeating. If it's repeated often enough, and loudly enough, maybe it will begin to penetrate the addled consciousness of mainstream America.

[I want the USA back]

Meanwhile, $hithead plays golf in a warm climate.

[wally_bert]

Never thought I would ever be for Egypt and Libya doing anything. Funny how things changed.

[To Hell With Poverty]

Al-Sisi = no sissy! Heh.

Ok, that was lame.

[Jack Hydrazine]

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

If Romney had not been a mormon he would be President now.

[JimRed]

I did not know Libya still had an Air Force?

Or even an effective government?

[SunkenCiv]

Rand Slams Congress for Funding Egypt's Generals: 'How Does Your Conscience Feel Now?'

Sen. Rand Paul is hammering his fellow senators for keeping billions in financial aid flowing to Egypt's military -- even as Cairo's security forces massacre anti-government activists. [by "anti-government activists" is meant church-burning Christian-murdering jihadists]

[Posted on 08/15/2013 5:44:10 PM PDT by Hoodat]

[SunkenCiv]

• Libya violence: Militants kidnap Coptic Christians in Sirte
• Egypt prepares for wider attack on Libya with UAE funding and French-Saudi support
• US Surprised by Egypt, UAE Airstrikes on Libyan Militants
• US Furious After Source Of "Mystery" Libya Bombing Raids Revealed
• War planes attack Libyan capital again as airport terminal is destroyed (The Mysterions?)
• ISIS Blows Up Egypt-Jordan Gas Pipeline
• Islamic State leader urges attacks in Saudi Arabia - speech
• US Expresses Fears As Isis Takes Control of Northern Libyan Town [Isis Expands To Libya!]
• Obama Sides Against Egypt in Fight Against Muslim Brotherhood
• Qatar expels Egypt Muslim Brotherhood leaders
• Obama Seeks to Calm Saudis as Paths Split
• Awkward relations (American president and the Saudi king will have an unusually edgy meeting)
• Obama Dithers, Kerry Bungles Egypt Crisis
• Libyan renegade general announces readiness to cooperate with Israel
• Egypt's President Al Sisi calls for "religious revolution" in Islam
• Egypt's Sisi: Islamic "Thinking" Is "Antagonizing the Entire World" by Raymond Ibrahim
• Egypt, Gulf Arab allies eye anti-militant alliance
• Egypt, the divine surprise in 2014 (Cairo wants French weapons)
• Arab ministers in Saudi discuss Syria, IS crises
• Dubai retailer Al Futtaim to invest $2.3bn in Egypt
• Why Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and UAE will all cut oil output
• Egypt presidency says diplomacy failed to end crisis
• Egyptian Army's Financial Coup: 12 Billion Petrodollars from Saudi, UAE, Kuwait
• Saudi Arabia Cheers the Coup in Egypt
• Report: Israel, UAE, Saudis in huge US arms deal
• US finalizing arms sales to Israel, Arab nations - ($10 Billion, Hagel,Saudis,UAE)

[SunkenCiv]

"I Stand With The Muslims!"