A member of Egypt's security forces gestures as he stands on a watchtower in North Sinai as seen from across the border in southern Israel July 2, 2015 [Amir Cohen/Reuters]
Jerusalem Post: IDF: Egyptian cyber warfare in Sinai causing cell disruptions in south Israel
The IDF says it is "not surprised" by the electronic warfare component of the military operation.
The Egyptian army's use of cyber warfare against Islamic State militants in northern Sinai has caused cellular blackouts across southern Israel, the IDF confirmed Wednesday.
While the disruptions, which have ensued for two weeks, will likely continue, the defense establishment “is dealing with the issue with their Egyptian counterparts," according to the IDF Spokesperson's Unit. "We have a dialogue with them on the issue.”
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