Authorities are continuing operations to shut down smuggling tunnels between Gaza and Egypt. As major protests are planned for and against President Morsi in the coming days, the al Azhar institute warned that “vigilance is required to ensure we do not slide into civil war.” An American was stabbed to death while taking photos of clashes in Alexandria. A MSC in Jerusalem leader said the group does not intend to declare an Islamic emirate in the Sinai at the current time. The leader said if the group makes such a decision it would be to declare an Islamic emirate over all of Egypt.
