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ElBaradei: We'll fight back if Israel attacks Gaza
In interview with Arab newspaper, former IAEA chief says if elected as Egypt's next president he will open Rafah crossing in case of an Israeli attack
Former International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei, who had previously announced his intetions to run for the presidency of Egypt, said Monday that “if Israel attacked Gaza we would declare war against the Zionist regime."
In an interview with the Al-Watan newspaper he said: "In case of any future Israeli attack on Gaza - as the next president of Egypt – I will open the Rafah border crossing and will consider different ways to implement the joint Arab defense agreement."
He also stated that "Israel controls Palestinian soil" adding that that "there has been no tangible breakthrough in reconciliation process because of the imbalance of power in the region - a situation that creates a kind of one way peace."
Discussing his agenda for Egypt, ElBaradei said that distribution of income between the different classes in Egypt would be his most important priority if he were to win the upcoming elections.
ELBaradei's main competition is Arab League Secretary General and former Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa. Last month he discussed Egypt's relationship with Israel. "During my term in office the foreign ministry was subject to unfavorable policies from Israel with regards to the peace agreement," Said Moussa who served as foreign minister 1991-2001," he said.
"We thought the peace process was like a waterwheel – endlessly turning around and around without reaching a defined point. My opinion was that we needed to be honest with the Israelis, taking determined measures within the framework of the foreign ministry's operations. Maybe this led to a lack of agreement on all Israel related issues."
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ISRAEL WARNS THAT EGYPT'S OPENING OF THE CROSSING INTO GAZA IS A DANGEROUS THREAT - HAMAS APPLAUDS ITFrom Reliapundit, the Astute Blogger: Israel's Vice Premier Shalom: Rafah crossing opening is a 'dangerous development' Egypt announced...
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The Blaze: Egypt to Ease Gaza Blockade & Permanently Open Border Crossing Posted on May 25, 2011 at 2:41pm by Jonathon M. Seidl CAIRO (AP) — Egypt will open its only crossing with the Gaza Strip this weekend, the Cairo military government announced...
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Jerusalem Post: ElBaradei: Egypt is 'disintegrating' as tourism drops By BLOOMBERG 05/22/2011 12:11 "People don't feel secure, they're buying guns," former IAEA chief says; Egypt suffering from lack of tourism, no investment, inflation....
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Reuters: Egypt opposition backs ElBaradei as negotiator - Brotherhood CAIRO Jan 30 (Reuters) - Egyptian opposition forces have agreed to support opposition figure Mohamed ElBaradei to negotiate with the government, a leading member of the Muslim Brotherhood...
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Haaretz: Egypt: Israel wants to 'dump' Gaza on us Egyptian President Mubarak meets with PA President Abbas to discuss efforts to lift Gaza blockade; Cairo rejects Israeli proposal to make Gaza dependent on it for goods and access. By DPA Egyptian...
Green Energy
YNET:
ElBaradei: We'll fight back if Israel attacks Gaza
In interview with Arab newspaper, former IAEA chief says if elected as Egypt's next president he will open Rafah crossing in case of an Israeli attack
Former International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei, who had previously announced his intetions to run for the presidency of Egypt, said Monday that “if Israel attacked Gaza we would declare war against the Zionist regime."
In an interview with the Al-Watan newspaper he said: "In case of any future Israeli attack on Gaza - as the next president of Egypt – I will open the Rafah border crossing and will consider different ways to implement the joint Arab defense agreement."
He also stated that "Israel controls Palestinian soil" adding that that "there has been no tangible breakthrough in reconciliation process because of the imbalance of power in the region - a situation that creates a kind of one way peace."
Discussing his agenda for Egypt, ElBaradei said that distribution of income between the different classes in Egypt would be his most important priority if he were to win the upcoming elections.
ELBaradei's main competition is Arab League Secretary General and former Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa. Last month he discussed Egypt's relationship with Israel. "During my term in office the foreign ministry was subject to unfavorable policies from Israel with regards to the peace agreement," Said Moussa who served as foreign minister 1991-2001," he said.
"We thought the peace process was like a waterwheel – endlessly turning around and around without reaching a defined point. My opinion was that we needed to be honest with the Israelis, taking determined measures within the framework of the foreign ministry's operations. Maybe this led to a lack of agreement on all Israel related issues."
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ISRAEL WARNS THAT EGYPT'S OPENING OF THE CROSSING INTO GAZA IS A DANGEROUS THREAT - HAMAS APPLAUDS ITFrom Reliapundit, the Astute Blogger: Israel's Vice Premier Shalom: Rafah crossing opening is a 'dangerous development' Egypt announced...
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The Blaze: Egypt to Ease Gaza Blockade & Permanently Open Border Crossing Posted on May 25, 2011 at 2:41pm by Jonathon M. Seidl CAIRO (AP) — Egypt will open its only crossing with the Gaza Strip this weekend, the Cairo military government announced...
- Ya Think?
Jerusalem Post: ElBaradei: Egypt is 'disintegrating' as tourism drops By BLOOMBERG 05/22/2011 12:11 "People don't feel secure, they're buying guns," former IAEA chief says; Egypt suffering from lack of tourism, no investment, inflation....
- No Surprise
Reuters: Egypt opposition backs ElBaradei as negotiator - Brotherhood CAIRO Jan 30 (Reuters) - Egyptian opposition forces have agreed to support opposition figure Mohamed ElBaradei to negotiate with the government, a leading member of the Muslim Brotherhood...
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Haaretz: Egypt: Israel wants to 'dump' Gaza on us Egyptian President Mubarak meets with PA President Abbas to discuss efforts to lift Gaza blockade; Cairo rejects Israeli proposal to make Gaza dependent on it for goods and access. By DPA Egyptian...