Militants Attack Hotel in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, Killing at Least 7

[Vigilante]

Seems ISIS is stepping up it's attacks..... better HOPE our security is ON THE BALL!

nytimes.com ^ | NOV. 24, 2015 | KAREEM FAHIM
NOV. 24, 2015 CAIRO — Islamic State militants attacked a hotel in the northern Sinai Peninsula of Egypt with explosives and gunfire early on Tuesday, killing at least seven people, including a judge, according to security officials, Egyptian state media and a statement by the group. The hotel, the Swiss Inn Resort in El Arish, was housing judges who were monitoring Egypt’s parliamentary elections, an important political milestone for the government of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. The militants were able to penetrate the hotel despite the heavy...

 

[aris2chat]

I remember an unplanned visit to Czechoslovakia and during the delay till we could leave the overwhelming feeling of being followed. It was most unnerving.

We don't live in society like that in the west. Tourism is a vital part of our economy. We expect the right to be tourist around the world as well. Egotistical but true.

Now it seems from the news that we are not safe at home or away.

Life changed when hijacking became part of the terrorist repertoire and foreigners were targeted by kidnappers.

With 24/7 global news in an instant, terrorist get far more that 15 minutes of fame and can wield much more power to both recruit and profit.

 

[Claudette]

Can't say I'm surprised.

Paris was the first followed by Mali. They will be attacking all over the world.

Sure hope our intelligence agencies are on the ball.