Attack on checkpoint in Egyptian monastery

In an attack on a checkpoint near St.

It is unclear whether the attack was directed at the checkpoint, or that the monastery was the target. There's certainly heard one explosion.

According to the newspaper Haaretz Israel had earlier on Tuesday closed the border with Egypt on the recommendation of the anti-terror unit of the National Security Council.

Egypt was ten days ago, on Palm Sunday, shaken by attacks at two Coptic churches. Since then, increased protection of Christian sites.

It is unclear whether the attack was directed at the checkpoint, or that the monastery was the target. There's certainly heard one explosion.

According to the newspaper Haaretz Israel had earlier on Tuesday closed the border with Egypt on the recommendation of the anti-terror unit of the National Security Council.

Egypt was ten days ago, on Palm Sunday, shaken by attacks at two Coptic churches. Since then, increased protection of Christian sites.