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2011-02-12 Africa North

Mubarak exit sets off celebrations across Mideast

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Posted by Fred 2011-02-12 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 There were some expectations that under a new Egyptian regime, the blockade would be eased.

Egypt breaks the peace accord, US aid goes bye-bye.

I doubt if the Egyptian military wants that.

Posted by Mike Ramsey 2011-02-12 09:51|| 2011-02-12 09:51|| Front Page Top

#2 Egypt breaks the peace accord, US aid goes ~~bye-bye~~sky-high
With Bambi in the the WH, this is more likely

Posted by USN,Ret 2011-02-12 10:48|| 2011-02-12 10:48|| Front Page Top

#3 The Egyptians have enough problems. One they don't need is half the Israeli army sitting on the east bank of the Suez Canal.

Posted by tu3031 2011-02-12 12:10|| 2011-02-12 12:10|| Front Page Top

#4 Israel's efforts to prevent attacks on undisputed Israeli territory having been systematically discredited and delegitimized, Israel would be under tremendous pressure not to react militarily to any Egyptian action short of a direct attack.

If Israel made a military move to retake the Sinai the result would be crippling, legally binding UN sanctions which Obama would not veto.

Posted by Kofi Whaigum2048 2011-02-12 18:38|| 2011-02-12 18:38|| Front Page Top

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