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February 15, 2011       Share:    

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/13/AR2011021301559.html

Egypt Unrest Puts Mideast Peace Efforts on Hold

(AP-Washington Post) Josef Federman - Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's downfall appears to have nudged Israel and the Palestinians toward some common ground: Neither side seems to think now is the time for brave moves toward peace. Mubarak's downfall has robbed Israel of a key ally and raised concerns that the radical Muslim Brotherhood could play a role in a future Egyptian government. At a time of such great uncertainty, Israeli officials are highly reluctant to turn over full control of territory on their doorstep to Abbas, a man they view as well-intentioned but weak. Just as Abbas' forces lost control of Gaza to Hamas, Israelis fear the same thing could happen in the West Bank, putting a hostile group just a few miles from the country's largest cities.

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