An IDF tank patrolling along the Egyptian border was targeted in an anti-rocket attack on Wednesday morning. The tank�s �Wind Breaker� anti-rocket system neutralized the incoming projectile and B�chasdei Hashem, there were no injuries.

The Sinai area has become the focus of concerns for the defense and intelligence communities fearing the area has become a terrorist base following the ousting of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. While newly-election Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has released statements committing to honor agreements signed with Israel, the latter�s affiliation with the Muslim Brotherhood is cause for concern in Israel.

Officials continue to monitor the situation and fear that as Sinai becomes a launching pad for terror attacks aimed at Israel, an IDF military response in Sinai may become essential at some point after years of the area being classified as a quiet border.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)