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Hamas needs genuine regime change in Egypt. The new regime it needs is not a liberal democracy but one in which Islamist forces supportive of Hamas
orks that can reach the millions of traditional Egyptians living in the countryside and persuade them to vote for a reform agenda and not just: “Islam is the answer.” “The liberal parties need more time to organize,” said Naguib Sawiris, an...
it should take it to either Israel or Egypt and it will be delivered by truck. Sea access must remain blocked to prevent weapons smuggling.
then the story of Egypt resuming its role as a
Egypt could not only regain its regional influence but
2011 -- Egypt was once a major player in the Middle East
and the looser tunnel patrols in Egypt mean greater access to weapons as well. But opinion surveys show that its more secular rival
Turkish in origin and bought legally in Egypt
but Egypt’s revolution and its reduced policing in the Sinai have had a profound effect.
prompting Israel and Egypt to impose a blockade on people and most goods. It is a year since a Turkish flotilla challenged the siege and Israeli commandos killed nine activists aboard the ships
…strong common interest for Israel and the moderate Arab countries — Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States, Jordan, Egypt and perhaps even Turkey (which is not Arab). The focal interest is the struggle against radical Islamic terrorism and agains...
the outgoing head of the Arab League and the front-runner in polls to succeed Mubarak as president when Egypt holds elections in November
…favorable conditions found in Tunisia. One of the biggest differences between the two countries is that every Egyptian president since 1952 has been a military officer. Eighteen generals lead the Post-Mubarak interim government
it is time to ask whether Tunisia and Egypt will complete democratic transitions. I have been visiting both countries
…f far less charismatic, Levi Eshkol. During Israel’s Independence Day parade on May 15, he received word that Egypt had moved thousands of troops into the Sinai, nearer to the border with Israel. Then, with the Soviets warned Nasser of what...
…oexistence between Israelis and Palestinians (Rowman & Littlefield, 2008). Article 4. NYT India vs. China vs. Egypt Thomas L. Friedman February 5, 2013 -- New Delhi -- It's hard to escape a visit to India without someone asking you to compa...
…ement with Israel. Once that is achieved, we expect to hold a national referendum. FP: How would you describe Egypt's role in the peace process now? What do you expect from President Barack Obama's administration with regards to the peace p...
…the Gaza conflict: the Goldstone report. 31 May 2010 Gaza Flotilla Incident. 25 January 2011 Beginning of the Egyptian uprising. 11 February 2011 — President Mubarak of Egypt resigns. 15 March 2011 Beginning of the Syrian uprising. 4 May 20...
…. It was led by a man that I, like almost all Israelis, had never heard of at the time: Yasir Arafat. Born in Egypt, as a 19-year-old he had fought against the establishment of Israel in the 1948 war. Although Fatah had nominally existed fo...
TB: Give us the historical context. DP: The modern era for Muslims began with Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt in 1798. Muslims experienced a great shock at seeing how advanced the blue-eyed peoples from the north had become. It would be roughl...