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Security officials: Israel faces period of instability

On heels of Mubarak's resignation, security establishment concerned Egypt may eventually become hostile

"Israel is facing a period of instability which requires us to closely follow the changes that are taking place," a security official said Friday night following Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation, but added that he does not foresee any events that will have a significant effect on Israel in the near future.

 

The security establishment, which is concerned over the "negative winds" blowing from the region's countries, estimates that the revolution in Egypt may eventually lead to the opening of another front against Israel if extremists are included in the next government in Cairo.

 


Egyptians celebrate Mubarak's resignation (Photo: AFP)

 

Security officials said incoming IDF chief of staff Maj.-Gen. Benny Gantz will have to focus primarily on the Egyptian revolution and other regional developments.

 

Even prior to the dramatic events in Egypt, Israeli security officials said there was broad support within the Egyptian army for the peace treaty with Israel. Now they claim that as long as the army runs the country and prevents the Muslim Brotherhood from setting the tone, relations between Israel and Egypt are not expected to take a turn for the worse.

 

As of now, the Israeli army has not boosted its presence along the southern border, but security officials said the next few days will determine whether the IDF will have to take extensive measures.

 

 


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