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Speaking of Gaza
abuaardvark.com - 12/28/2008
Speaking of Gaza
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The Arab public is expressing outrage over the Israeli bombing raids over Gaza.   A significant portion of this outrage is reserved for Arab leaders, who have been largely silent and even -- in the eyes of many -- complicit in the attack.  The picture below, of Egypt's Foreign ...

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revolutionmuslim.com - 12/22/2008
Revolution Muslim
— revolutionmuslim.com — In His Quran Allah (SWT) orders the Muslims to be united as a solid block devoid of all other identities and organization which may as a result divide them. He says, And hold fast, all together, by the rope of Allah, and be not divided among ... (more) Revolution Muslim

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Egypt: Hizbullah declared war on us | Middle East | Jerusalem Post
jpost.com - 12/29/2008
Egypt: Hizbullah declared war on us | Middle East | Jerusalem Post
— jpost.com — In a press conference held on Monday afternoon in Ankara with his Turkish counterpart, Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit responded to criticism by Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Sunday, saying that "They have practically declared war ... (more) Egypt: Hizbullah declared war on us | Middle East | ...

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google.com - 12/30/2008
The Associated Press: Thousands protest Gaza assault in Lebanon
— google.com — 1 day ago BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) Tens of thousands of Lebanese Hezbollah supporters stood under pouring rain Monday to protest Israel's air assault on the Gaza Strip, which entered its third day. The demonstrators thronged a huge square and nearby ... (more) The Associated Press: Thousands protest Gaza assault in ...

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War and Piece — ... Minister Bernard Kouchner told the Journal du Dimanche in an interview published Sunday. 'The truce must be restored.' ... In Amman, Jordan, about 5,000 lawyers marched toward parliament to demand the Israeli ambassador's expulsion and the closure of the embassy. 'No for peace, yes to the rifle,' they chanted. ... And in the normally politically placid streets of glitzy Dubai, hundreds of demonstrators -- some draped in Palestinian flags -- gathered at the Palestinian consulate.'' Marc Lynch : "Keep an eye on Cairo. Egypt has been at the heart of the Arab anger over the ...

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