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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsEgypt's President Morsi Wins U.S. and Israeli Gratitude in Gaza Deal
Egypt's President Morsi Wins U.S. and Israeli Gratitude in Gaza DealEgyptian President Mohammed Morsi is being credited with brokering the cease-fire today between Israel and Hamas, but the international gratitude and praise he is gettting could come with a political price at home.
Both Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and President Obama heaped praise on the Egyptian president. Obama called his Egyptian counterpart today to thank him for his efforts in the negotiations, and Clinton expressed her gratitude personally in the press conference announcing the deal.
"I want to thank President Morsi for his personal leadership to de-escalate the situation in Gaza and end the violence," said Clinton. "This is a critical moment for the region. Egypt's new government is assuming the responsibility and leadership that has long made this country a cornerstone of regional stability and peace."
In the last week Egypt emerged as the third and maybe the most pivotal party in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Both Obama and Clinton made multiple calls to Morsi, understanding the long-term diplomatic consequences for America's historically strongest Arab ally in the Middle East, an ally that receives billions of dollars in aid annually.
Both Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and President Obama heaped praise on the Egyptian president. Obama called his Egyptian counterpart today to thank him for his efforts in the negotiations, and Clinton expressed her gratitude personally in the press conference announcing the deal.
"I want to thank President Morsi for his personal leadership to de-escalate the situation in Gaza and end the violence," said Clinton. "This is a critical moment for the region. Egypt's new government is assuming the responsibility and leadership that has long made this country a cornerstone of regional stability and peace."
In the last week Egypt emerged as the third and maybe the most pivotal party in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Both Obama and Clinton made multiple calls to Morsi, understanding the long-term diplomatic consequences for America's historically strongest Arab ally in the Middle East, an ally that receives billions of dollars in aid annually.
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If this truce holds, winners: Obama administration, Morsi.
Losers: Warheads in Hamas, Israeli government.
And that's just fine by me!
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Egypt's President Morsi Wins U.S. and Israeli Gratitude in Gaza Deal (Original Post)
Poll_Blind
Nov 2012
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Scootaloo
(25,699 posts)1. The balance of power is shifting
Very slowly right now, but visibly shifting.
The Magistrate
(95,247 posts)2. The Man seems To have Stepped Up Responsibly, Sir
That is good news.
TomClash
(11,344 posts)3. For obvious reasons
This is not surprising at all.
glacierbay
(2,477 posts)4. But I thought that the RW were screaming that Pres. Morsi
was going to break the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel and that he would back terror groups in attacking Israel.
I guess this puts their meme to rest.
Kudos to Pres. Morsi, Pres. Obama, SoS Clinton and yes, PM Netenyahu.
yellowcanine
(35,699 posts)5. Yup. They get a big old poop pie.
former-republican
(2,163 posts)6. See what a couple of billion dollars can buy you
Pretty sad we have to buy him.