Posted on 01/29/2011 11:30:13 AM PST by OldDeckHand
The following is a report from a STRATFOR source in Hamas. Hamas, which formed in Gaza as an outgrowth of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood (MB), has an interest in exaggerating its role and coordination with the MB in this crisis. The following information has not been confirmed. Nonetheless, there is a great deal of concern building in Israel and the United States in particular over the role of the MB in the demonstrations and whether a political opening will be made for the Islamist organization in Egypt.
The Egyptian police are no longer patrolling the Rafah border crossing into Gaza. Hamas armed men are entering into Egypt and are closely collaborating with the MB. The MB has fully engaged itself in the demonstrations, and they are unsatisfied with the dismissal of the Cabinet. They are insisting on a new Cabinet that does not include members of the ruling National Democratic Party.
Security forces in plainclothes are engaged in destroying public property in order to give the impression that many protesters represent a public menace. The MB is meanwhile forming people’s committees to protect public property and also to coordinate demonstrators’ activities, including supplying them with food, beverages and first aid.
(Excerpt) Read more at stratfor.com ...
I was listening to Mark’s show last night, and posted in the live thread. bttt
The Muslim Brotherhood in Florida
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADRA_enUS399US414&q=muslim+brotherhood+in+florida
“Look for Israel to do to that border just as they did in regards to the West Bank, put up a massive security wall.”
If anything, this is a great time for the Egyptian military, along with Israel to wipe out Hamas in Gaza. Would definitely make Hezbollah think twice.
Hopefully, Egypt will be able to kill them.
I appreciate OldDeckHand’s postings as well. I don’t appreciate stratfor. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Wasn’t personal.
“Another source say we have Illinois national Guard out there. That’s if you are interested.”
HUH?
The Illinois National Guard is part of a joint task force patroling Egypts border. There was concern for their safety because of the rioting. A spokesman for the Guard said they could take care of themselves just fine.
The STRATFOR article was the first one where I saw that the Egyption police quit their patroling duties along the border.
Obama Administration Lifts US Ban on Muslim Brotherhood Leader
Obama looking out for a brutha.
Because they were killing policemen. Maybe you should read more.
Israel should consider moving in and sealing the boarder between Gaza and Egypt.
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