Obama calls foreign leaders over Egypt

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Obama calls foreign leaders over Egypt

2011-01-31 09:23:37 GMT+7 (ICT)

WASHINGTON (BNO NEWS) -- President Barack Obama has spoken with foreign leaders to discuss the ongoing situation in Egypt, the White House said on Sunday.

Obama spoke to Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and Saudi King Abdullah on Saturday, and to UK Prime Minister Cameron on Sunday, the White House statement said.

During his calls, Obama reiterated his focus on opposing violence and calling for restraint. He said he supported universal rights, including the right to peaceful assembly, association, and speech.

Obama also supported "an orderly transition to a government that is responsive to the aspirations of the Egyptian people."

The U.S. government on Sunday issued a travel warning for Egypt, urging Americans to leave the African nation 'as soon as they can safely do so'.

Protests persisted for the sixth day across Egypt. Clashes between security forces and anti-government protesters have killed at least 150 people and injured more than 4,000 others.

-- © BNO News All rights reserved 2011-01-31

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Obama speaks to Netnyahu about what to do in Egypt while ignoring the people of Egypts demands and not evenb callign for the tyrant to go. Bet that goes down well in arab countries especially Egypt. THe best thing for that region though is the failure and end of US and Israeli and to a lesser degree French and British policies, so at least Obama is serving that purpose and deserves a pat on the back for hastening the end of them along

[kuffki]

Obama speaks to Netnyahu about what to do in Egypt while ignoring the people of Egypts demands and not evenb callign for the tyrant to go. Bet that goes down well in arab countries especially Egypt. THe best thing for that region though is the failure and end of US and Israeli and to a lesser degree French and British policies, so at least Obama is serving that purpose and deserves a pat on the back for hastening the end of them along

why am i not surprised that you would manage to post some anti Semitic rubbish at any opportunity no matter how irrelevant it is.

I bet the fact that Israel and all others called are the neighbors of Egypt and are and will be directly affected has not even crossed your brain.

Ignoring people of Egypt???? who are you referring to? the hooligans running around burning the buildings and bombing the cars? you call them people of Egypt?

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Obama speaks to Netnyahu about what to do in Egypt while ignoring the people of Egypts demands and not evenb callign for the tyrant to go. Bet that goes down well in arab countries especially Egypt. THe best thing for that region though is the failure and end of US and Israeli and to a lesser degree French and British policies, so at least Obama is serving that purpose and deserves a pat on the back for hastening the end of them along

why am i not surprised that you would manage to post some anti Semitic rubbish at any opportunity no matter how irrelevant it is.

I bet the fact that Israel and all others called are the neighbors of Egypt and are and will be directly affected has not even crossed your brain.

Ignoring people of Egypt???? who are you referring to? the hooligans running around burning the buildings and bombing the cars? you call them people of Egypt?

The reason why there nothing about what is going on is because they have expelled all the news desk and jornalists including aljazeera.

In Britain we're getting reporting on what's happening in Egypt on all the sensible media, to the best of their ability, so that's simply not the case.

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In Britain we're getting reporting on what's happening in Egypt on all the sensible media, to the best of their ability, so that's simply not the case.

Thats correct you and everyone else are getting reports about Egypt, NOT from Egypt. Just 10 mins BBC reported that some Aljazeera journalists have been arrested.

They are showing old footage of protests, some shots of tanks and helicopters and whatever else government decided to release-things like new members of the parliament

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Israel Shaken as Turbulence Rocks an Ally

Published, January 30, 2011

By ETHAN BRONNER

JERUSALEM — The street revolt in Egypt has thrown the Israeli government and military into turmoil, with top officials closeted in round-the-clock strategy sessions aimed at rethinking their most significant regional relationship.

Israel's military planning relies on peace with Egypt; nearly half the natural gas it uses is imported from Egypt; and the principle of trading conquered land for diplomatic ties began with its 1979 peace treaty with Egypt. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt more than with any other foreign leader, except President Obama. If Mr. Mubarak were driven from power, the effect on Israel could be profound.

"For the United States, Egypt is the keystone of its Middle East policy," a senior official said. "For Israel, it's the whole arch."

The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because Mr. Netanyahu has ordered his ministers and their officials to stay publicly silent on Egypt while events there play out.

Many analysts here said that even if Mr. Mubarak were forced to leave office, those who replaced him could maintain Egypt's peace treaty with Israel, since it is the basis for more than $1 billion in annual aid to Cairo from Washington and much foreign investment.

But others noted that the best-organized political force in Egypt is the Muslim Brotherhood, which is hostile to Israel and close to Hamas, the Palestinian rulers in Gaza whose weapons-smuggling the Egyptian government works to block.

Story continues:

http://www.nytimes.c....html?ref=world

LaoPo

[kuffki]

Israel Shaken as Turbulence Rocks an Ally

Published, January 30, 2011

By ETHAN BRONNER

JERUSALEM — The street revolt in Egypt has thrown the Israeli government and military into turmoil, with top officials closeted in round-the-clock strategy sessions aimed at rethinking their most significant regional relationship.

Israel's military planning relies on peace with Egypt; nearly half the natural gas it uses is imported from Egypt; and the principle of trading conquered land for diplomatic ties began with its 1979 peace treaty with Egypt. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt more than with any other foreign leader, except President Obama. If Mr. Mubarak were driven from power, the effect on Israel could be profound.

"For the United States, Egypt is the keystone of its Middle East policy," a senior official said. "For Israel, it's the whole arch."

The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because Mr. Netanyahu has ordered his ministers and their officials to stay publicly silent on Egypt while events there play out.

Many analysts here said that even if Mr. Mubarak were forced to leave office, those who replaced him could maintain Egypt's peace treaty with Israel, since it is the basis for more than $1 billion in annual aid to Cairo from Washington and much foreign investment.

But others noted that the best-organized political force in Egypt is the Muslim Brotherhood, which is hostile to Israel and close to Hamas, the Palestinian rulers in Gaza whose weapons-smuggling the Egyptian government works to block.

Story continues:

http://www.nytimes.c....html?ref=world

LaoPo

I just watched an interview with the editor of NYT.

Just to clarify, USA aid to Egyptian military is $1.3 billion per year. Also while there is not much democracy in Egypt now, the alternative as mentioned Muslim Brotherhood is even more further from democracy where it is now. and rather anti Israel and pro Hizbulah, which could lead to another big war.

Some analysts are hoping that the military will step in and ensure smooth change and unchanged policy's or they stand to loose $1.3 billion in yearly aid.