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US to transfer $1.3B in military aid to Egypt
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 08.06.13, 10:20
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1. Fools: you have no idea what is waiting now
Barbara ,   Haifa Israel   (06.08.13)
after Egypt gets weapons. As if waterway problem something new?
2. Prayers for Egypt
Adam Neira ,   Paris, France   (06.08.13)
It is no one's interest for the country to stagnate at best or descend into chaos at worst. Economic development must run in parallel with improved security measures. The Land of the Pharaohs is a vital piece of the Middle East jigsaw puzzle. Prayers for Egypt.
3. A third of the direct military aid
Ivor Evenbiggergun   (06.08.13)
the United States send to Israel, and not counting the extra funding for Iron Dome, Arrow Hetz, F35, the list goes on. Then of course there is the monetary value of the loan guarantees that never get paid back, and the priceless veto in the UN.
4. revealed..
Beary White ,   Norway   (06.08.13)
Obama could be a sunni because most of the egyptians are sunnis.. This apartheid-state did, by the Egyptian Secret Police, under control of the nazi, Leopold Gleim, has expelled more than 75.000 jews and most of the christians since 1947 without any kind of compensation. Now it is beeing honoured by Obama, a sunni?
5. Silence, Barbara
Cameron ,   USA   (06.08.13)
You'll still get the usual landslide of top-line toys from us as always.
6. @ 1
Sheik rattle & roll ,   USA   (06.08.13)
You are the fool. This aid doesn't benefit the United States, it benefits Israel as part of the peace deal. I personally would like to cut all aid to all nations and focus on the American economy or aid American soldiers who earn on average a little less than $3,000 dollars a month. If America cuts aid to Egypt right now I can assure you the Egyptian-Israeli border would heat up dramatically. So call us the fool for trying to help you, you ungrateful piece of shhhh.
7. Regional interests
Albrecht Klein ,   Germany   (06.08.13)
You mean like the destruction of the state of Israel? This US government is disgusting.
8. Yanks are very naive in Foreign Policy! - Idiots!
Son Of Cyrus ,   UK   (06.08.13)
9. obama finances terrorists Muslim Brotherhood.
BUILD BABY BUILD!!!! ,   United States   (06.08.13)
Also gave a ton of cash to the pals... Amazingly stupid and monumentally dangerous. And there was some doubt as to obama's muslim proclivities... Not any more. Remember when the Muslim Brotherhood was not only a terrorists organization but one the US didn't speak with? Only obama elevates them to a national welfare case that American's resent like hell.
10. #8 I didn't know they even HAVE a foreign policy,
A ,   Belgium   (06.08.13)
besides drawing red lines and watching Syria, N. Korea and Iran hop, skip and jump right over them.
11. # 7
BUILD BABY BUILD!!!! ,   United States   (06.08.13)
Albrecht Klein, Germany You're right, under obama, the US government has become disgusting. Please forgive the voters bad taste, the majority of American's, as you know, love and support Israel. Shalom.
12. obama finances terrorists Muslim Brotherhood.
BUILD BABY BUILD!!!! ,   United States   (06.08.13)
Also gave a ton of cash to the pals... Amazingly stupid and monumentally dangerous. And there was some doubt as to obama's muslim proclivities... Not any more. Remember when the Muslim Brotherhood was not only a terrorists organization but one the US didn't speak with? Only obama elevates them to a national welfare case that American's resent like hell.
13. After obama's gone
BUILD BABY BUILD!!!! ,   United States   (06.08.13)
think of how easily and quickly the pals, Egypt, all the falsely created cradled dictatorships etc. will fall into obscurity if left to their own devices without American's tax dollars being wasted? There is NO reason whatsoever to interfere with these inter Muslim death squads that have become a regional war. Nothing the west can do, especially aiding either side with weapons that prolongs the deadly wars, can end the hatred of one Muslim sect against the other. This is nothing new, the Muslims periodically purge their ranks and, perhaps this is the result of the timeless death purges repeatedly so often? We should stay out of this mess. It is a Muslim 'domestic abuse' case
14. # 6 Calm down.
BUILD BABY BUILD!!!! ,   United States   (06.08.13)
# 1 is right. You also are right, at least about the US Vets. However, any aid given to Israel's enemies prolong the conflict that, as you know, becomes deadly for both sides. Egypt is in total chaos, if for no other reason than Mubarak was removed leaving the Muslim Brotherhood in power. The televised riots ended Egypt's biggest money maker, her tourists. The Muslim Brotherhood were considered a terrorists organization that America wouldn't speak with, now with obama's help, they rule despite Morsi's attempt to become a total Pharaoh by attempting to elect himself to a non ending Presidency. You should apologize to # 1 you were unnecessarily rude. Almost a 'palestinian' in fact.
15. Israel v. Egypt
David S   (06.08.13)
The aid that the United States sends to Israel is well spent. It provides the U.S. with a place that they can use as a military base in all circumstances. There is not a single Arab country that will provide that now. Not even Turkey. In the case of Egypt, there is no need for more weapons. Egypt is not being threatened by anyone except perhaps Beduin in Sinai. What they need is food and fuel.
16. # 6 Calm down.
BUILD BABY BUILD!!!! ,   United States   (06.08.13)
# 1 is right. You also are right, at least about the US Vets. However, any aid given to Israel's enemies prolong the conflict that, as you know, becomes deadly for both sides. Egypt is in total chaos, if for no other reason than Mubarak was removed leaving the Muslim Brotherhood in power. The televised riots ended Egypt's biggest money maker, her tourists. The Muslim Brotherhood were considered a terrorists organization that America wouldn't speak with, now with obama's help, they rule despite Morsi's attempt to become a total Pharaoh by attempting to elect himself to a non ending Presidency. You should apologize to # 1 you were unnecessarily rude. Almost a 'palestinian' in fact.
17. # 7
BUILD BABY BUILD!!!! ,   United States   (06.08.13)
Albrecht Klein, Germany You're right, under obama, the US government has become disgusting. Please forgive the voters bad taste, the majority of American's, as you know, love and support Israel. Shalom.
18. @ 7
Sheik Rattle & Roll ,   USA   (06.08.13)
This aid has been given to Egypt for over 30 years and is the only way to keep Egypt in our camp and get them to show some moderation in regards to Israel. I like most other Americans would like us to disengage from all and cut all aid to all foreign governments and also to the UN where America is responsible for almost 30 percent of the UN budget. I sure would love to see the Germans man-up for a change and stop being Eurowimps.
19. thoughts
Jean-Pierre ,   Austria   (06.08.13)
Recently egypt threaten war against ethiopia.. The only sister of Israel... Money can strengthen egypt to destroy ethiopia. I hope Israel will help and defend ethiopia..both countries should be great allies. America is a death trap now
20. thoughts
rodolfo kohn ,   BOYNTON BEACH   (06.08.13)
it is a problem!but the ethiopians do not have a strong army like egypt.and they have also their own problems with eritrea...a mess!
21. #17 Sheik Rattle & Roll
Albrecht Klein ,   Germany   (06.08.13)
Do you really think, the Egyptians "are in your camp" only because you give them lots of American tax payers' dollars? They take the money and "are in the other camp" at the same time. That's called "Islam".
22. Insanity!
Reuven   (06.08.13)
23. So Israel got another $1.3B to keep Israel safe! ,,TATA.
Edithann ,   USA   (06.08.13)
24. I already sent you THREE Look into your trash bin
KK ,   Israel/uk   (06.08.13)
I replied succinctly & on good points/
25. #3 ivor
solomon ,   bklyn   (06.08.13)
Israel is already a democracy. Egypt is not. Loans are repaid. The money is spent in the US creating jobs. US equipment is battle tested. Improvements are shared with the US. The US has trained US troops in close-in urban warfare. And the list goes on. Monetary value of loan guarantees? You're reaching.
26. #23 Try again, moron
(06.08.13)
"Secretary of State John Kerry last month approved $1.3 billion in annual US military aid to Egypt". Read carefully...EGYPT, not Israel.
27. With friends like Obama...Israel needs
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (06.09.13)
no other enemies !
28. From Obama to the Brotherhood
Silkeys ,   Silkeborg, Denmark   (06.09.13)
29. @ 25..Not true..Israel never repays American loans..
Edithann ,   USA   (06.09.13)
on their aid or on their purchases...Those loans are always forgiven by congress every year..Yes they buy from us, and the arms are made here and paid with the money we've loaned them and then it's all washed away ....It's called circle jerking the American Tax Payer as Israel gets it all free... and now there is another $1.3B to Egypt which in reality is protection for Israel....so in reality it's Israel who gets the l.3B protection... We should be up at the ICC along with Israel... I see Ynet doesn't want to post my comments again... TATA
30. # 26..you're not sharp enough to get the subtleti..
Edithann ,   USA   (06.09.13)
It's the American Tax Payer giving $1.3B again to protect Israel... Get it now?...Doesn't matter if it's Egypt...it's still Israel's ass that's being protected by Americans again... TATA
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