Saturday, September 10, 2011

Israel Abandons Cairo Embassy After Egyptian Riots

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Fears that the ouster of Hosni Mubarak would upend the uneasy peace between Egypt and Israel? Consider them validated.

After a mob stormed the Israeli embassy in Cairo Friday, the U.S. quickly attempted to intercede, urging Egyptian officials to help put down the riot. But damage is done, with the Israeli diplomatic staff evacuated from the city, and renewed fears all over that two of the region's most powerful countries may soon be at odds as they have not in years.

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