Israel Must Not Negotiate with Hamas -Dore Gold
Many countries in the Arab world who are publicly objecting to Israel's self-defense operations are privately rooting for Israel and hoping Israel puts a real damper at Hamas' capabilities because they themselves have problems with the radical Islamist groups in their own countries.
("All Things Considered"-NPR)
Hamas-Egypt Relationship Sours -Ashraf Khalil
Egypt faces accusations from Hamas that it is actively supporting the Israeli campaign by continuing to keep its border with Gaza sealed.
Mubarak's government has lashed back, blaming Hamas for the suffering of the Gazans and implying that the movement is an Iranian proxy. Many in Cairo believe their nation has paid enough for the sake of the Palestinian cause, fighting several wars and losing tens of thousands of soldiers.
(Los Angeles Times)
Many countries in the Arab world who are publicly objecting to Israel's self-defense operations are privately rooting for Israel and hoping Israel puts a real damper at Hamas' capabilities because they themselves have problems with the radical Islamist groups in their own countries.
("All Things Considered"-NPR)
Hamas-Egypt Relationship Sours -Ashraf Khalil
Egypt faces accusations from Hamas that it is actively supporting the Israeli campaign by continuing to keep its border with Gaza sealed.
Mubarak's government has lashed back, blaming Hamas for the suffering of the Gazans and implying that the movement is an Iranian proxy. Many in Cairo believe their nation has paid enough for the sake of the Palestinian cause, fighting several wars and losing tens of thousands of soldiers.
(Los Angeles Times)
2 comments:
Self interest of other countries like Egypt may be Israel's greatest Arab ally.
Indeed it could be quite decisive in the outcome of this incursion.
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