An Israeli military court sentenced two Egyptians yesterday to 20 year prison terms on charges of infiltrating Israel and spying on military traffic. The names of the convicted Arabs was not divulged, but it was stated that one was 18 years old and the other was 20. They were captured last September.
An Israel patrol today intercepted a gang of Egyptian infiltrators north of Beersheba. After an exchange of fire, the Egyptians fled. One of their number was captured.
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