US Demands Egypt Get Israeli Permission for Sinai Operations
US Keen for Crackdown, But Only If Israel Says It's Okay
The Obama Administration is confirming today that they have demanded Egypt get Israeli permission for the continuation of their ongoing crackdown in the Sinai Peninsula, saying that it is vital to remain “transparent with Israel” on all operations.
The crackdown came primarily at Israel’s behest, with Defense Minister Ehud Barak saying major attacks earlier this month along the border should serve as a “wake-up call” about the need to improve security in the region.
But when Mursi ordered the crackdown, Israeli officials expressed outrage, saying that it violated the 1979 Camp David Accords and demanding that they withdraw their forces from Sinai.
State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland says that the US also wants a “strong security operation” in Sinai, but only to the extent that it can be launched with the explicit permission of Israel. Since the Israeli government appears to be of two minds about this crackdown, that is going to make it hugely complicated for the Mursi government and likely a lose-lose situation, where either they are condemned for the crackdown or the lack of it.
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Kay Weyland
August 23rd, 2012 at 7:41 pm
Thank you so much!! I am glad that people are finding it beneficial.Alex
JDonald
August 23rd, 2012 at 8:17 pm
When will American foreign policy be anything other than a mouthpeace for the wants of Israel? The US State Department is totally infiltrated with pro-Zionists and dual Israeli/American citizens that it cannot determine what is best for the USA. Why hasn't this same State Department insisted that Israel comply with evacuation of the Palistinian lands that is also required by the Israel/Egypt accord?
mojo
August 23rd, 2012 at 8:30 pm
Are you kidding me.., when was the last time Israel was transparent with anyone in this world for doing anything, when was the last time Israel asked for permission from any of his neighbors or even the US government, are you kidding me, when was the last time Obama was transparent with the american people. To hell with any 1979 or any other accords or agreement with Israel, when was the last time that Israel kept its part of agreement for last 50 years.
Walter Col
August 24th, 2012 at 12:52 am
Get permission, permission from another country to solve its internal problems?
This makes me suspect that the security problems in Egypt were started by Israel as an excuse for Israel and Amerika to exert its belligerence in the region.
jacksplace58
August 24th, 2012 at 2:26 am
Israel can attack anyone they please in self defense but Egypt has to get permission?
Balogna
August 24th, 2012 at 2:33 am
I wonder if the USA needs Mexican permission to operate in Texas and Arizona?
Are Israeli transgressions in Palestine transparent to the Palestinians?
james
August 24th, 2012 at 2:52 am
WHAT THE FUCK IS IT ANY OF AMERICAS BUSINESS? READ, IT IS BETWEEN EGYPT AND THE SHITTY LITTLE STATE.
Guest
August 24th, 2012 at 3:50 am
Whats going to happen when Israel could not decide what it wants from Congress-Senate and but demands to be given ?
Margaret
August 24th, 2012 at 4:02 am
By all means, make sure you have the Middle East's Masters permission before you do anything in your own sovereign territory!
curmudgeonvt
August 24th, 2012 at 4:42 am
One of the legacies of the Bush/Cheney years is the blatant disregard for the concept of sovereignty of foreign countries. Yes, yes, the US has always felt like the world was it's playground but there used to be a pretense of respect for sovereign rights…no longer. The last time I checked the Sinai was Egyptian land – not Israelis – not that they hadn't tried to claim it once before.
Roger Lafontaine
August 24th, 2012 at 5:55 am
Well the cat's out of the bag – once again. The dictator of the world, also known as 'the leader of the free world' will now run your lives/economies/societies/militaries for you and if you don't like it expect trouble (assassinations, airstrikes, sabotage etc.)
Rightster
August 24th, 2012 at 7:34 am
Egypt has a right to exist, and might start viewing Israel as an existential threat. They reserve the right of self-defense.
Bill Lee
August 24th, 2012 at 8:57 am
Shut up, US. Shut your fascist mouth.
Bianca
August 24th, 2012 at 9:14 am
This is hardly a lose-lose proposition for Egypt. While Israel sorts out its "two minds", Egypt needs to do what its citizens demand — rid the area of terrorists. It is absolutely fascinating that the terrorists fled to — Israel! Why on earth would they do that? To their suprise, instead of getting protection, they were all killed. So, Israel demands security, hopes for chaos, and is dismayed by the decisive action by Egypt. The reality on the ground is what will matter.
Agvo
August 24th, 2012 at 9:42 am
The Obama Admin demanded that Egypt get Israel's permission. All of a sudden now this admin has developed a backbone when it comes to Egypt. When was the last time that the US demanded anything from Israel and they complied with those demands?
Rightster
August 24th, 2012 at 5:13 pm
It isn't just "this" Administration, it's every Administration since at least the Reagan Administration that seems to take orders from Israel, even when it has obviously hurt our national security.
Johnny_Warbucks
August 24th, 2012 at 6:27 pm
Gotta love it!