(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) The journalist views the Egyptian military's latest operation "Retribution for the Martyr" in a positive light, saying that the army has managed to spread effectively in the region, thus restricting terrorist activity considerably.
"Following the operation, attacks against the police and the army have decreased significantly in Rafah and Sheikh Zuweid, which signals the termination of many terrorist elements amid an ongoing military operation," said Abu Deraa.
"The ongoing events in Sheikh Zuweid and Rafah have led most residents to flee their homes and relocate to Al-Arish and other areas that are considered safer, until military operations come to an end," explained Abu Deraa.
"The greatest damage is suffered by the average citizen, because he/she can be harmed by the military activity as well as the terrorist activity. The damage sustained by the citizens surpasses that of the army and the terrorists" he said.
"More than 200 citizens have been targeted by terrorist groups due to their cooperation with the army. On the other hand, the army kills many citizens through random airstrikes."
The journalist stated that almost all families that have evacuated their homes in the aforementioned areas, to move to the outskirts of Al-Arish, have no residence and are subject to very harsh conditions, such as lack of food and water.
Regarding compensations, Abu Deraa says that the government only compensated 16 families out of more than 400 families with residence in "youth establishments". The compensated families were those injured during the military operation.
"Development in Sinai is directly related to its security and stability," said Abu Deraa. "There is no way we can develop while there are constant threats affecting the region. It might take two more years in order to achieve this kind of stability."
When stability and security are realised, the journalist believes this would lead the way to the launching of major projects in the region.
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