A Palestinian protester sets ablaze a U.S. flag in the West Bank city of Ramallah, in support of the anti-Mubarak protests in Egypt — While there was rejoicing in Cairo, concern was palpable in Israel over Hosni Mubarak’s stunning ouster from the presidency by pro-democracy demonstrators on Friday. Israelis worry that transition in their southern…
Might be a hint of departure, might be more dancing, but thought you should know. We will keep an eye on this and post updates throughout the day. Update: From Amanpour’s ABC interview: I’ve just left the presidential palace in Cairo where I met for about 30 minutes with president Mubarak. He told me that…
Wave of change in the Arab world Suleiman promises dialogue while continuing repression Vice President of Egypt refuses to accept foreign interference .- The Minister of Health 13 confirmed dead and 1,200 wounded .- The pro-Mubarak hotels surround the press .- A Greek journalist, stabbed other journalists arrested and equipment smashed Central Cairo has again…
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I don’t see the Muslim Brotherhood taking over Egypt “We are anxiously monitoring what is happening in Egypt and in our region,” said Netanyahu at the opening of the weekly Cabinet meeting on Sunday. “Peace between Israel and Egypt has endured for over three decades, and our goal is to ensure these relations continue.” Netanyahu…
Perilous choices for Egypt’s military By Jon Alterman, Special to CNN January 30, 2011 1:40 p.m. EST Egyptian soldiers drive an armored personel carrier slowly through a crowd of protesters in Cairo’s Tahrir Square on Sunday. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Jon Alterman says Egypt’s government is a military government He says military enjoys a privileged role in…
JERUSALEM – Israel expects that the regime of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will survive pro-democracy protests that have shaken the country over the past three days, government officials and analysts said. The wave of demonstrations throughout Israel’s southern neighbour have raised speculation about whether Mubarak will be forced from office, and how the protest movement…
The US’s failure under Barack Obama to impose peace between Israel and the Palestinians makes a new war likely In March 1973 the Israeli prime minister Golda Meir visited US president Richard Nixon in Washington. He told her that the Egyptian president Anwar Sadat was prepared to negotiate a full treaty, and Meir assured him…