Israeli security official: Rocket attack on south linked to Egyptian vote

              A senior Israeli security official says the two rockets apparently fired from Sinai toward southern Israel over the weekend were linked to the Egyptian presidential election. The official told the French news agency that the rockets fired at Israel over the weekend were a one-off and carried out by those who wanted to influence the Egyptian presidential vote. Israeli sappers over the weekend recovered the debris of two rockets, near Mitzpe Ramon and Ovda, after responding to reports of explosions in those areas. Senior Defense Ministry official Amos Gilad ruled out any involvement of the Moslem Brotherhood in the rocket fire. He told Army Radio that the Moslem Brotherhood wants to change the face of the Middle East, and does not get involved in attacks. He said many extremist elements operate in Sinai with the support of Iran and Hezbollah. He added that Israel wants to preserve peaceful relations with Egypt and that is in te interest of both countries.