This week saw the Egyptian military government make its move against Islamic protesters. The Muslim Brotherhood supporters, still angry over the removal of Islamist Mohammed Morsi from the presidency, had camped out for weeks in mass demonstrations. Now, as the…
Muslim Brotherhood Remains ‘Defiant’ after Bloody Egypt Crackdown
With hundreds dead and many more injured after Egyptian security forces dispersed protests supporting former-President Mohammed Morsi, a spokesman for Morsi’s ally the Muslim Brotherhood said the group remains “defiant.” Speaking on Twitter, Gehad El-Haddad said, “We will always b…
Audio: Releasing Murderers Doesn’t Result in Peace
So Israel has been forced to release Palestinian terrorists in exchange for peace talks. Any chance this will result in real peace on the ground between the two peoples looks dashed when one examines who these released terrorists are and…
Israel Releases Terrorists as Part of Peace Process
It may sound odd to release convicted murderers in an effort to reach peace, but that’s what the Israeli government was forced to do Monday. 26 prisoners were approved to be released, including terrorists with blood on their hands, Ynet…
Egypt’s ‘War on Terror’ Kills Dozens—Here’s Why You Should Care
Terrorism can strike anywhere, and it’s a real concern right now for Egypt and Israel. That should matter to you, because—lest we forget Egypt is a crucial part of the oil trade and your gas budget. Ahram Online reported that…
Around the Middle East, A Reader’s Guide
Threats and dangers have certainly lurked in the Middle East news in recent weeks. The US closed embassies over Al Qaeda threats; Egypt’s political mess left the West discouraged and concerned about renewed violence. And this human rights organization has…