Monday, January 19, 2009

Gaza War Divides Arab Governments From People


By Adam Morrow and Khaled Moussa al-Omrani

"CAIRO, Jan 19 (IPS) - Street protests against Israel's assault on Gaza continue to be held almost daily. The anger has not ended with the ceasefire called.

In Cairo, and in many Arab capitals, much of the anger is directed at the Egyptian regime, seen by critics as complicit in the Israeli campaign.

"The escalation of popular protests across the country indicates unprecedented levels of popular outrage over both Israel's aggression and Egypt's official position," Ibrahim Mansour, political analyst and managing editor-in-chief of independent daily Al-Dustour told IPS......"

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