Israeli Navy Thwarts Attempt to Smuggle Explosives from Egypt to Gaza
The Israeli Navy foiled an attempt to smuggle explosives on Palestinian boats from Egypt into the Gaza Strip, Israel Hayom reports.
Egypt
State Dept Condemns Egypt Death Sentences
‘The implementation of these sentences would be unconscionable’
Support Denied
Obama administration rejects urgent appeal from Egypt to deliver Apache attack helicopters
The Obama administration has turned down an urgent appeal from Egypt’s government for the delivery of U.S. Apache attack helicopters needed for counterterrorism operations in the Sinai Peninsula.
Muslim Brotherhood-Tied Activist to Host Fundraiser for
Democrat Gerry Connolly
Co-host of event organized anti-Semitic pro-Morsi rally
A Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated activist whose organization recently came under fire for holding an anti-Semitic rally in support of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi will head a fundraiser for Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly (Va.).
Egyptian Court Bans Hamas
An Egyptian court branded Hamas as a terrorist group and ordered it to suspend operations on Tuesday, according to Israel Hayom.
Muslim Brotherhood Leader Meets Obama in White House
Controversial British MB leader participates in Iraq discussion
A senior member of the Muslim Brotherhood was recently hosted at the White House for a meeting with President Barack Obama, prompting concerns among some that the administration is coordinating too closely with the global Islamist organization.
Freedom Declining Worldwide Despite Democratization
Freedom has declined for eighth consecutive year, according to Freedom House
Freedom in the world has declined in recent years despite a sweeping wave of democratization in the last few decades, according to a new report.
Obama Giving Up on Promoting Democracy in Middle East,
North Africa
Initially promoted reform, supported transitions to democracy
The Obama administration has given up on promoting democracy in the Middle East and North Africa after the initial promise of the so-called Arab Spring yielded violent revolutions, experts say.
Russia, Egypt Ink $2 Billion Weapons Deal
Arms deal comes after U.S. cuts Cairo’s aid
Russia has agreed to provide Egypt with more than $2 billion in military equipment under a new major arms deal, according to Russian language press reports.
Convicted Terror Supporter Attends Congressional Briefing
Sami Al-Arian attends briefing hosted by the Egypt Freedom Foundation
A convicted terrorist supporter who is currently under house arrest attended a Capitol Hill briefing hosted by a pro-Muslim Brotherhood group in a congressional office building earlier this month, according to reports.
