No one will fight Hamas on Israel's behalf
There was something pathetic in the knee-jerk reactions of both Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the Hamas takeover in Gaza last month: "Bring in…
Yes to an international force, but to defend against Israel
In the parlance of our times, "chatter is how we would describe the debate about a possible international force in occupied Palestine. As in all chatter, the one most important…
A sustainable US policy can avert an Iraqi bloodbath
The last time I remember Ambassador Ryan Crocker warning about a possible bloodbath, it was in September 1982 as the Sabra-Shatila massacre was taking place in Beirut. So when Crocker…
THE REEL ESTATE: Bringing peace to the Middle-East with music and falafel
So, you are a Jewish-American filmmaker looking to address the volatile Palestinian-Israeli conflict in a way that would appeal to both sides. Seem impossible? For Director Ari Sandel, the solution…
Egyptian real estate exhibited at "Amar Ya Masr"
CAIRO: The 34th "Amar Ya Masr real estate exhibition witnessed the participation of over 30 real estate and financial companies as well as the highest number of visitors to date,…
Rachid: Spanish investments can spur Egypt's economic growth
CAIRO: During his visit to Spain - which began last week - Minister of Foreign Trade and Industry Rachid Mohamed Rachid looked to further extend economic and trade ties with…
Cairo's metro remains on high alert following bomb threats
CAIRO: Today marks the sixth day of increased security at Cairo's metro and train stations, following a bomb threat that was reported to the police last Wednesday. Since then, public…
Brotherhoods ad appears on front page of independent daily
CAIRO: The opposition independent Al-Dostour daily newspaper published on Sunday an advertisement from the Muslim Brotherhood's (MB) supreme guide, Mohamed Mahdy Akef, denouncing the trial of civilians in military courts.…
Muslim Brotherhood military tribunal adjourned until Aug. 8
CAIRO: The third military tribunal of the 40 high-ranking detained members of the Muslim Brotherhood was adjourned until Aug. 8 after a six-hour court session at the Heikstep military base…
