Egypt’s Islamist Parliament Voted Unanimously to Oust Israeli Ambassador From Country
- Posted on March 12, 2012 at 7:15pm by
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CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s Islamist-dominated parliament unanimously voted on Monday in support of expelling Israel’s ambassador in Cairo and halting gas exports to the Jewish state.
The motion is largely symbolic, because only the ruling military council can make such decisions, and it is not likely to impact Egypt’s relations with Israel. But it signals the seismic change in Egypt after the ouster of longtime leader and Israel ally Hosni Mubarak a year ago in a popular uprising that ended his 29 years in power.
The vote was taken by a show of hands on a report by the chamber’s Arab affairs committee that declared Egypt will “never” be a friend, partner or ally of Israel. The report described Israel as the nation’s “number one enemy” and endorsed what it called Palestinian resistance “in all its kinds and forms” against Israel’s “aggressive policies.”
There was no immediate comment from Israel on the vote by the People’s Assembly, the Egyptian parliament’s lower house.
Egypt became the first Arab nation to sign a peace treaty with Israel in 1979. The treaty came six years after the two Middle East neighbors fought the last of their four wars. However, the accord produced a “cold” peace, and most Egyptians still view Israel as their nation’s enemy.
There have been bouts of tension in relations between the two neighbors, mostly over Israel’s perceived reluctance to proceed in good faith with peace talks with the Palestinians, but leaders of the two nations have consistently kept open channels of communication.
The parliamentary report also called for the recall of Egypt‘s ambassador in Israel and a revision of Egypt’s nuclear power policy in view of the widespread suspicion that Israel has a nuclear arsenal of its own.
“Revolutionary Egypt will never be a friend, partner or ally of the Zionist entity (Israel), which we consider to be the number one enemy of Egypt and the Arab nation,” said the report. “It will deal with that entity as an enemy, and the Egyptian government is hereby called upon to review all its relations and accords with that enemy.”
Monday’s vote by parliament could serve as an indication of what may lie ahead.
The Islamists who dominate the 508-seat chamber, as well as the largely powerless upper house, would like to see the president‘s wide executive powers curtailed in the country’s next constitution, while boosting those of the legislature.
If they have their way, statements like Monday’s could impact on relations with Israel.
The parliament‘s vote could also give the generals who succeeded Mubarak an added incentive to keep the office of the president as the nation’s most powerful institution and ensure that Egypt’s next leader is beholden to the military.
The ruling military council is led by Mubarak’s defense minister for 20 years, Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi. Many of its members are veterans of Egypt’s last war with Israel in 1973, but they also have worked to maintain the peace since 1979.
The Muslim Brotherhood, which controls just under half of the seats in the powerful People’s Assembly, wants a president with an Islamist background.
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Comments (32)
EP46
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 6:51am“Arab affairs committee that declared Egypt will “never” be a friend, partner or ally of Israel”…
But they are obama’s friends and partners ! obama and Hillary are sooooo happy to have these folks in charge of Egypt. They are sooooo happy with the Arab Spring ….which is now the Egyptian horror show !
Report Post »bl332
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 6:26amThey are just now figuring out that Israel is the real enemy?
I wish the USA would figure that out.
Report Post »RougeFastFingers
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 5:05amHey hillary, how is that Arab spring working out for you?
Imbecile.
Report Post »Jobeycool
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 12:46amThey seem to be totaly clueless about all of this and what is going on SNOW LEOPARD.
Report Post »Jobeycool
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 12:43amPeople are so gullible what how dangerous this movement realy is.Egypt it not even realy established itself after the revolution and they all ready are destroying relations with Israel.
Report Post »Rightsofman
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 10:51pmWell there ya go. That great Arab Spring. Unanimous was it? Peace be on them.
Report Post »jsDway
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 10:41pmThis is just what Obama wanted, he has helped all the radical muslims gain control of the middle east – they are trying to build a power even bigger than Russia or China and even the US – oh, Obama is downsizing our military power! Folks – we need to speak out on just what this jester in the White House is trying to do to our beloved country!
Report Post »TROONORTH
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 10:26pmThis is the “Arab Spring” that the foolish and dangerous man in the White House wished for last year. You should be careful what you wish for and in this case he got it. Obama is the worst President in the history of the country and he is dragging it into the toilet. God help us all if he is re-elected in November.
Report Post »ALL4FREEDOM
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 10:03pmThe second that the ambassador’s foot hits the step onto the plane, the last dime of US foreign aid should be heard clinking on the tarmac. Then send all the former Egyptian aid to Israel as an increase, and make damned sure the Egyptians know it.
Report Post »bankerpapaw
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 8:45pmGod took care of Egypt a long time ago and Egypt never recovered. And He will take came of Egypt
Report Post »again in the not to distant future.
Americanius
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 11:17pmThe last time Egypt threatened Israel, on 27 May 1967 Nasser stated “Our basic objective will be the destruction of Israel. The Arab people want to fight.” So how did that work out for ya Nasser? Israel rested on the 7th day as they kicked the sand out of Egypt’s a$$ along with Jordan and Syria and even some Iraqi soldiers in Jordan.
Those people never learn.
Report Post »Windsong
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 8:43pmThen ‘Revolutionary Egypt’ will have few friends around the world, other than other nations who believe in and espouse violence, murder and bloodshed.
Tell me, my true Egyptian friends, do you honestly feel free now? If the ‘revolutionaries’ successfully ‘wiped Israel off the map’, how long do you suppose it would be before the Egyptian people were murdered in their homes, like the poor families in Syria? Do you honestly believe that the revolutionaries would allow you to live if you are a Christian, gay, or a female with an education or driver’s license? Wake up before you subject your children to a lifetime of slavery.
Report Post »Meanwhile, the Jews and Christians in Israel and the United States will pray for your safety and wisdom. We are not your enemy.
KingCanon
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 8:16pmThis is no surprise. The world has given the Middle East to demons.
And demons want no part of GOD’S Chosen LAND and PEOPLE.
Just a few prophetical steps left until Armageddon takes place!
Report Post »Ruler4You
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 8:34pmA open declaration of war, is not in the distant future.
Report Post »amerbur
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 8:06pmEgypt, so long hopes, dreams, freedom – hello tyranny.
Report Post »HorseCrazy
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 8:03pmwhat was the slogan “this is what democracy looks like” yes it looks dangerous and I don’t know why these idiot american liberals supported the overthrow this last summer. way to go you self destructive idiots. the egyptians are now going to go all islam on the women and they are already burning the coptic churches. Prayers to the Egyptian women and Christians and for Israel who have lost a much needed peaceful neighbor.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 7:59pmJimmy Carter must be spinning in his grave. Oh, he’s still negotiating???,
Nevermind
Report Post »LeadNotFollow
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 7:52pm…
The story stated that the Muslim Brotherhood wants a president with an Islamist background.
They can have our Muslim president.
They can also have Huma Abedin, Hillary’s very close aid.
I’ve read numerous articles that states she has ties with the Muslim Brotherhood and the Muslim Sisterhood.
The Islamic people claim their so called religion is peaceful.
Report Post »WAKE UP People! It’s almost too late.
The snakes are already in the bird nest.
lukerw
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 7:45pmThis Administration… is placing us under the Wrath of GOD!
Report Post »From Virginia
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 8:15pmWe are already under the Wrath of God. How else do you think we got obama and his America hating friends in charge? Throw in the natural disasters and I think the picture comes in a little clearer.
Report Post »Temporal
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 7:41pmAh yes, and this was the “peaceful” movement that the Obama administration supported. Had they voted to expel the South African ambassador for being black, then perhaps the Administration would have seen the intolerant radicals for what they are.
Report Post »islamhater
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 7:37pmAll these mideastern country’s will now be allied with China and Russia. This was the left’s plan. Destroy and offend as many American allies as possible. Obama IS a Russian/Marxist. Every man and woman who faught in WW2 should be ashamed of us all. All they sacrificed we just sat back and watched the very people they faught against just walk right up in your face and take it all away. Very sad generation we will be remembered as…
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 7:35pmWhy do most people still refuse to open their eyes and see the war that is soon to come about?
Report Post »AxelPhantom
Posted on March 13, 2012 at 1:10amBecause Snow, most Americans have never felt a real pang of hunger and not known how, where or when (if ever) they would get their next meal. They have never had to pick a side when it was a matter of life and death. They have never seen the terror in a child’s eyes as bombs have dropped all around them, or experienced the lifting of The Spirit by calling to God in a time of true despair.
We tend to look at people who have experienced these things as victims, but this experience can also be a gift. If it doesn’t kill you it indeed makes you stronger. Be well.
Report Post »NO_MORE_OBAMA
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 7:31pmDid anyone just hear the first beat of the war drum? I hope Isreal can hang in there alone. OBAMA will never turn on his muslim friends.
Report Post »islamhater
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 9:13pmDo not doubt Israel. After all that has been said and done to the Israeli’s by the Iranians and their proxys they should have attacked them along time ago.
Report Post »bitter clinger
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 7:30pmYes the all so secular muslim brotherhood and the wonderful arab spring at work.
Report Post »Abraham Young
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 7:29pmWatch out Egypt, that the prophecies of Isaiah don’t smack you on the fanny.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 7:25pmBut this is a “Secular” movement and remains peaceful. We have no reason to be on alert and are working with the “Peaceful” movement and showed democracy in action. Please, move along now, nothing to see here. Don’t worry about all those Jews being rounded up, we are simply taking them to a BBQ.
Sincerly, Muslim Brotherhood
PS, please send more money.
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 7:22pmSeems to me that we need to oust the Ambassador of Egypt and let them know how we feel about Israel. Also quit giving them assistance in every form. In fact quit giving any of them Muslims anything. Then see how well they like us.
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 7:30pmEarth to heavy,the MB runs Egypt and our Marxist POS president put them in that position because he likes how they roll,Barry won’t be expelling any Egyptian ambassador.
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