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Summary of editorials from the Hebrew press 31 Jan 2011 Haaretz - http://www.haaretz.com Yediot Aharanot -http://www.ynetnews.com Globes -http://www.globes.co.il/serveen Jerusalem Post -http://www.jpost.com Ma'ariv - http://www.nrg.co.il Yisrael Hayom  -http://www.israelhayom.co.il Hazofeh -http://www.hazofe.co.il

All five papers comment on various aspects of the situation in Egypt: Yediot Aharonot believes that "It is important to note the various strata in the opposition that has arisen against Mubarak – This is a broad opposition, with left-wing groups, secularists and Islamics, who are all united, for the moment, in their demand to get rid of Mubarak."  "However," the author adds, "We are not hearing who will rule Egypt and how," because "There is no plan and no prominent agenda other than a very superficial, ad hoc agenda – oust the ruler."  The paper says that while the Muslim Brotherhood has done well to line up behind Mohamed El Baradei at this time, "This does not mean that they see him as a future leader."  The author says that "There are many questions at the moment, such as where does Egypt go from here?  With Mubarak, in a hamstrung regime, or without him?  Of course, there will be no transition to democracy, but to something different that portends instability, with many possibilities.  This is the early dawn and there is nothing to do but wait." Ma'ariv ventures that "The earthquake happening before our eyes in Egypt is causing a double concern in Israel: First, that an extremist Islamic regime will replace Mubarak's government, and second, that the peace agreement between the two countries will be abrogated."  The author dismisses parallels to what happened in Iran in 1979: "The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt are not militant religious fanatics like those that led the revolution in Iran.  The popular uprising in Egypt is a mosaic of groups and organizations, nearly all of which support the establishment of a civil and democratic state.  Moreover, the elements that turned Egypt into a strategic partner of the US are still strong.  The army, the main center of power, is well aware of the critical importance of continued cooperation with the West.  The peace with Israel is a critical piece of this puzzle, upon which is based Egypt's economic, diplomatic and security policy." Yisrael Hayom asserts that "Israel is mainly worried by Obama's attitude towards Mubarak.  Thirty-five years ago, Sadat eradicated Soviet influence in his country and joined with the US.  For approximately three decades, Hosni Mubarak was an outstanding American ally, who served as an umbrella for the peace process.  Now, Obama has made a far-reaching gamble.  He is not allowing Mubarak to get organized and stop for a breath of air in the struggle against the restive street.  He is pushing him to concede more and more.  It is possible that the Americans know that a revolutionary regime would maintain ties to the West, but they have no guarantees.  One could also wonder how their relations with Cairo will appear if Mubarak survives?  They have no convincing answer.  How will they be seen in the eyes of the moderate Arab leaders after sticking a knife in the back of their most veteran partner?  It is the same with the Israelis: There is no peace in the Middle East without an American umbrella – not with Egypt, not with Jordan and not – in the future – with Syria.  When the Arab rulers understand that America is a broken reed, why should they make peace with Israel under its auspices?  However the crisis in Egypt ends, America will have to provide many answers in Amman, Damascus and Riyadh, and, as strange as this sounds, in Jerusalem as well." The Jerusalem Post asserts that the Egyptian people will not benefit from a regime change that results in yet another radical Islamic government. The editor  claims that any progress that would allow the Egyptian people to live a better life can most likely only be achieved via a transition to an administration that can maintain order while fostering gradual change, and state: “An orderly transition would be better not just for Israel, but for the Egyptian people as well.” Haaretz opines that “The people are taking to the street not only to protest but to achieve the well-being they deserve.” The editor is hopeful that the turmoil in Egypt “will encourage leaders there and in Arab states to quickly change the contract between the regime and the citizens,” and concludes: “This is a new order that hopefully the whole region will move toward. It deserves to be encouraged by the West.” [Dr. Yoram Meital, Prof. Uzi Rabi and Dan Margalit wrote today’s articles in Yediot Aharonot, Ma'ariv and Yisrael Hayom, respectively.] http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Archive/Editorials/2011/Summary-of-editorials-from-the-Israeli-press-31-Jan-2011.htm