During my recent visit to Middle East I followed three axes of events
Axes 1:
- George Mitchell visit to Middle East.
- Netanyahu announces rejection of the peace strategy based on the co-existence and creating of 2 states.
Axes 2:
- Morocco cuts it diplomatic ties with Iran
- Egypt accuses Hezbollah, Iran, Syria, Qatar and of course above all the Muslim Brotherhood, of planning attacks on Egypt
Axes 3:
- Iran convicts an American Spy in court.
Were all the above a welcoming party for George Mitchell …..
Egypt claims reminds me of those of the Bush administration in 2002 when they accused The Qaeda of Collaboration with Sadam Hussein to attack American interests; yet I recall that Cairo vexed such allegations based on the conflict in ideology between Hussein and the Qaeda. If that was the case then, how can the Muslim Brotherhood (Sunni) co-operate with Hezbollah (Shiite), and Qatar (Sunnis) cooperate with Iran (Shiites).
This is a very wide allegation and I believe that Egypt has lined up all America’s opposition on one tray during the welcoming party of Senator Mitchell, for him to select; while withering the Muslim Brotherhood comfortably.
This media portion of the covert operation is also to hide the failure of the strategic choice of the Arabs in its negotiation with Israel. In addition, Hezbollah operative held by Cairo shall be part of the exchange deal to the recently American convicted spy in Iran….
I think Cairo is trying to score its first favor with Obama’s administration, as well as gaining leverage and staying in the game while Tehran-Washington are just commencing their first talks and recognitions.
