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Israel fears radical takeover in Egypt
Hanan Greenberg
Published: 29.01.11, 02:35
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61. #53
Madeleine ,   Rehovot Israel   (01.29.11)
For a so-called World Citizen you have a sorry ignorance of the facts here. When we accepted the 1947 partition plan, the Arabs did not and they - Jordan, Syria, Egypt, Lebanon with help from Iraq, began a war on the fledgling Israel with the aim of wiping us off the map. well, they lost the war - to the victor the spoils. They have been doing action replay ever since and the more they see they can't annihilate us, the more they hate us. We are not oppressing them - the West Bank is booming - look at Jenin, Ramallah and the new Pali town being built - and becoming even more so while Gaza is oppressed by Hamas. Blockade - perfectly legal under international law - it's been checked. Only the lefties who hate us anyway, declare it illegal, without checking international law. And no, we will not let pass to a hostile people goods that can be turned into weapons against us. They are so starving in Gaza that the poor sods could only find eggs to throw at the visitng French foreign minister. obviously caviar and smoked salmon were on the tables of the rich elite there who defraud the populace of the millions received in aid.
62. Time is different
Yunas Khan Khattak ,   Pakistan   (01.29.11)
u want the muslims to destroy white house also(like twin towers).i dont think americans have more enough balls to continue this staus quo.in earlier battles iran western pupper,same for turkey and etc.Now muslims movements alon with massive resurgence means any state will think 1000 times before giving even statements of support
63. Ethiopia to Egypt: you reep what you sow
Ethiojegna ,   Addis Ababa Ethiopia   (01.29.11)
Instead of building your country you spent millions supporting terrorist organizations in the Horn of Africa: OLF, ONLF, EPLF, EPPF, Al Shabab, LRA, Ginbot 7, Kinijit, (former regime of Saide Barre) you reep exactly what you sow, i hope the chaos boils over and your country splits like South Sudan!
64. Muslim Brotherhood and Iran want to rule Egypt
(01.29.11)
Mohamed Mustafa ElBaradei the Iranian Traitor , the Muslim Brotherhood and Iran want to rule Egypt. They want Repression of women, prohibition of education, high unemployment, radical Islam as Iran, Somalia and under Taliban rule...
65. #26. Sinai helped us win Yom Kippur War.
Chaim ,   Israel   (01.29.11)
#26 Eli. First of all, Eli, what is your evidence that the peace treaty "kept another war from happening for over 30 years". Bet you have none. Ceding the Sinai makes war with with Egypt far more likely because it gives Egypt an enormous military and strategic advantage. Secondly, the Sinai played a major role in Israel winning the Yom Kippur War. It gave Israel crucial time to prepare a defense from the surprise attack. Israeli preparedness plus possession of the Sinai would make another war with Egypt all but unthinkable. We are in danger of another war because we lunatically cede Sinai. If (heaven forbid) we have another war, we must keep Sinai and all the land we seize, forever.
66. Erdogan effect
selim ,   uk   (01.29.11)
Erdogan will lead and unite all Arab world and revive Ottoman legacy again. Nobody can prevent that ! Syria Lebanon and Jordan already in line with Turkey now , Tunisia and Egypt is slowly coming ; just wait and see who is next ? I wonder how petrol rich Arab kings are watching this news; They must be having long conversation nowadays with their USA/Israel masters .
67. millitantmullah no 46
JUDAH THE LION   (01.29.11)
Jews will always be here,although many have tried to kill us,THE ROMAN EMPIRE,THE GREEK EMPIRE,THE PHAROAS,HAMAN OF PERSIA, AND OTHERS.JERUSALEM ALREADY BEEN LIBERATED BY THE JEWS. JERUSALEM IS JEWISH A ND ALWAYS WILL BE JEWISH.WE DO NOT NEAD,REPEAT JEWS DO NOT NEED WORLD APPROVAL,ANMD PLEASE G D ONE DAY WE WILL LIBERATE THE REST OF THE JEWISH LAND WHICH YOU ARABS ARE OCCUPYING ILLEGALLY. WAIT & SEE. AM ISRAEL HAI
68. the only security is an israel that can destroy the world
bernard ross ,   st anns bay jamaica   (01.29.11)
the sympathy of the other for dead jews is not enough. The enemies of israel, and the jews, do not only reside in the middle east they reside throughout the globe. If israel had kept the sinai they could be ready to take cairo at will just as they were in 73 when everybody demanded they cease fire.
69. gaza and al quds will be free inshaallah
TAHRIR QUDS ALYAHUDI   (01.29.11)
who is allah, oh yes allah is the pagan god of the moon.I understood now.
70. Good given back Sinai
JUDAH THE LION   (01.29.11)
I agree when Israel gave back Sinai and the rest to Egypt to show to the world that we dont want their land,and hopfully Egypt will continue to keep the peace treaty,but should they start a war with Israel,then Israel should take all the territories back,and never reapeat NEVER TO BE GIVEN BACK TO EGYPT
71. NO: Israel fears democracy in Egypt
(01.29.11)
As they did when Hamas won free elections or Hizbullah won free elections.
72. God' fial word for the enemies of Israel
Al Yz ,   Columbus, OH   (01.29.11)
This may be the end time in the book of revelation. God will dystroy 200 million of the Isareal's enemies. It looks like it is getting closer.
73. Let the chicken cook a little longer
Michael ,   Chicago USA   (01.30.11)
Wait and see what happens. It's obvious that outside influences are stirring things up in Egypt. Only problem for the protesters, nothing will change. The army runs the country. Egypt has a ruling elite who will never give up power to some outsider no matter how many protest. Wait a few days when the population figures out they're starving and they need to get back to life. Things should go back to simmer. The Egyptian government has not lost anything, the people are only hurting themselves and certainly will experience some more self inflicted wounds. They'll need Israel more than ever after this.I pray this right
74. Except for one 'small' detail.
Gidon (Ly cl' rtrd0 ,   Israel   (01.30.11)
If the new revolutionary Egyptian government's army attacks Israel by command of US Pres. Obama, spare parts and MORE well be very readily available. Unfortunately this is very possible.
75. Egypt
Dora ,   USA   (01.30.11)
I disagree. I think that Israel should make provisions if a radical government is pushing Mubarrok out but if it is truly the people who do not want to live under a dictatorship any longer then let it be. Revolution shall prevail. And many other people will follow suit. Maybe not for the same reasons but this needs to be presented is a dialogue and a narrative of 'freedom' not of lies or fear. I am not saying that our government or yours should be irresponsible, but you do have people who can get the feel and the sense of the Egyptian people's intentions and of things that are surfacing that may look like the protests are moving in another directions. The people want change and they want to be able to have a say in this process of government....Why stop them? For political gain? What if this situation was reversed and it was you and your people who were being oppressed by your own government?What support would you have if many oppressors of free speech and freedom were calling your efforts a play to get a 'radical rabbi' leader into power?How would you feel and how would you react? How is this any different for the Egyptians? What ever happened to having a democracy for others? Why only for some?Please don't become a country who stands in the way of freedom for political reasons or expediency.
76. Extremists
Daniel ,   Sydney, Australia   (01.31.11)
I think a lot of people take the Arab cause because Israel is seen by many to be aggressive and somewhat extremist as well. Israel is also seen by many to be the top dog in the region and many people see it as the aggressor and the people it attacks as victims (even if those attacks are purported retaliation they are un-targetted and often against civilians who were not involved in the aggression which caused the response) I think if Israel wants greater support from the world community it needs to be seen to be compassionate and its responses need to be less based on ethnicity (Palestinians shot at us so we'll shoot missiles randomly into their civilian community) and more based on seeking justice against those that commit acts of aggression against Israel. Until then people will see the actions of your government in a very poor light.
77. After reading all these comments..
Edithann ,   USA   (01.31.11)
one can honestly say, there isn't an Israeli brain that's isn't seriously mentally ill...Israel will do nothing!! The game is up guys, your experiment in nationhood is over..Like those glorious historical Kings of old, they couldn't keep it anymore then you will... TATA
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