Critical Connections: Egypt, the US, and Israel
Alison Weir with the Israeli connection
Month: February 2011
Obama Pressed to Pressurise Egypt’s Military
On the eve of massive planned protests dubbed "Day of Departure" in Egypt, continuing attacks by pro-government conspirators on anti-government protestors and roundups of human rights activists and foreign journalists are contributing to pressures on the administration of President Barack Obama to take a tougher line, including withholding military aid, toward the regime of Egyptian … Continue reading “Obama Pressed to Pressurise Egypt’s Military”
Egypt’s Fate Lies in a Square
CAIRO – Demonstrators who turned up in Cairo’s Tahrir Square Friday in even larger numbers than on earlier days are from all walks of life: old men wearing traditional galibiyas, young people in jeans and T-shirts, and women of all ages wearing Islamic head scarves. The protesters, whose numbers across the nation are now estimated … Continue reading “Egypt’s Fate Lies in a Square”
Israelis Discover a New Love for Mubarak
JERUSALEM – Around the world, peoples revel in anticipation of the fall of a regime that has denied its citizens their basic rights. But most Israelis are haunted by nightmare scenarios of ‘the day after’, as if their country’s stability was anchored in the continuity of the rule of Hosni Mubarak – not in peace. … Continue reading “Israelis Discover a New Love for Mubarak”
Friday: 2 Iraqis Killed, 8 Wounded
At least two Iraqis were killed and eight more were wounded in light reported violence. Meanwhile, 40 Iraqi interpreters, or their surviving families, are suing the British government for not protecting them sufficiently. Also, civilian and military officials fear that Iraq has become the forgotten war, but its fragile state could mean continued U.S. presence there.
End US Aid to Egypt
Stop the gravy train, says Justin Raimondo
Revolution in Egypt and Beyond
Doug Casey on prospects for the future
Thursday: 20 Iraqis Killed, 62 Wounded
Updated at 8:05 p.m. EST, Feb. 3, 2011
At least 20 Iraqis were killed and 62 more were wounded in the latest violence. Although these figures appear to be closer to a daily average, there were no reports from Ninewa or Diyala, which are two of the more violent provinces in Iraq. While it is possible these two areas have suddenly become very peaceful, it is more likely that attacks are going unreported or the information is not reaching the West. Also, protests against a lack of vital services took place in Baghdad and Hamza, but Madia al Rawai, a member of the Iraqi Women’s Association, warns that Iraq’s million war widows are ready to protest their poverty as well.
Why the Egyptian Army Won’t Shoot Protesters
CAIRO – Khalid Ibrahim Al-Laisi has been a soldier in the Egyptian army for 20 years. Today, far from shooting protesters, he says the time has come "to revolt against oppression." And as protesters vow to continue to press for President Hosni Mubarak to leave now, rather than at election time later in the year … Continue reading “Why the Egyptian Army Won’t Shoot Protesters”
American Foreign Policy Promotes ‘Our Interests?’
Not unless you’re a giant corp, says Kevin Carson