February 1, 2011
YOU BUILD YOUR ENTIRE POLICY AROUND REPRESSING ARAB DIGNITY...:
Israel Shaken as Turbulence Rocks an Ally (ETHAN BRONNER, 1/30/11, NY Times)
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.”
...and then wonder that you're unloved?
