“The Israeli perspective of the historic events currently under way in Egypt is quite different from those commonly found in western countries. The US and Europe are more likely to support the removal of a government that denies its citizens basic freedoms, while Israel’s main concern is that the unrest in Egypt will have serious regional security implications. If Hosni Mubarak’s regime collapses it could endanger the peace agreements Israel has with Jordan and Egypt, Israel’s main strategic assets after its alliance with Washington. In the longer run, the new reality on its southern border may also require structural military changes and place an extra burden on the Israeli economy.”

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