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American stabbed outside US Embassy in Cairo

An assailant stabbed an American man on Thursday while they were standing outside the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, security officials said.  [snip]

The state-run daily Al Ahram said the victim, Christopher Stone, told prosecutors at a hospital that the attacker asked him his nationality and when learned he was American, pulled the knife and stabbed him.  [snip]

The embassy was once heavily fortified, but security measures have been relaxed despite street protests during the past two years in nearby Tahrir Square, the focal point of the uprising that toppled longtime autocrat Hosni Mubarak.

The attacker was arrested and questioned by police, according to the security official.  (continue at AP) 

 

This happens on the second day of Benghazi hearings.

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Christians Killed By Snipers

 

Muslims Attack Christian Funeral in Egypt, 1 Killed, 23 Injured. 
By Mary Abdelmassih

(AINA) -- Thousands of Copts attended the funeral service held today at St Mark Cathedral in Cairo for the Coptic victims killed by Muslims on April 4 and 5 in al-Khosous, Qaliubiya (AINA 4-6-2013). The service was attended by Christians from all denominations as well as Muslims.

Priests holding the service were unable to calm the Copts and at several times the service was interrupted by the wailing of the mothers of the victims, protests by angry Copts demanding retribution, and chants saying "no to the persecution and killing of Copts." Political chants dominated the scene, demanding President Morsi to "Go Away," and banners holding him responsible for the killing of Copts in al-Khosous were displayed.

After the funeral services ended, as coffins and attendants were leaving the cathedral, unidentified persons fired shots in front of the cathedral. It was reported that clashes took place between Copts coming out of the Cathedral and Muslims in the area, and that Muslims were on roof tops of neighboring buildings firing at them (video).

[snip]

Eye-witnesses reported there were no security forces guarding the Cathedral.

[snip]

The Interior Ministry said in a statement issued this afternoon the funeral mourners were responsible for causing the clashes.

Late yesterday evening the head of Forensics examined Coptic bodies and reported that the four Copts killed at al-Khosous were shot by snipers from high places, based on the angle of the passing bullets.

(emphasis mine)

Above image via the Washington Times who describe the event this way:

Photo by: Amr Nabil

Egyptian Christians chant anti-Muslim Brotherhood slogans following a funeral service at the St. Mark Coptic Cathedral in Cairo on Sunday, April 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

  

Egyptian mosque turned into house of torture for Christians after Muslim Brotherhood protest

Islamic hard-liners stormed a mosque in suburban Cairo, turning it into torture chamber for Christians who had been demonstrating against the ruling Muslim Brotherhood in the latest case of violent persecution that experts fear will only get worse.

Such stories have become increasingly common as tensions between Egypt’s Muslims and Copts mount, but in the latest case, mosque officials corroborated much of the account and even filed a police report. Demonstrators, some of whom were Muslim, say they were taken from the Muslim Brotherhood headquarters in suburban Cairo to a nearby mosque on Friday and tortured for hours by hard-line militia members.

“They accompanied me to one of the mosques in the area and I discovered the mosque was being used to imprison demonstrators and torture them,” Amir Ayad, a Coptic who has been a vocal protester against the regime, told MidEast Christian News from a hospital bed.

Ayad said he was beaten for hours with sticks before being left for dead on a roadside. Amir’s brother, Ezzat Ayad, said he received an anonymous phone call at 3 a.m. Saturday, with the caller saying his brother had been found near death and had been taken to the ambulance.

“He underwent radiation treatment that proved that he suffered a fracture in the bottom of his skull, a fracture in his left arm, a bleeding in the right eye, and birdshot injuries,” Ezzat Ayad said.

(continue reading at Fox News)

Kerry promises millions and millions and millions in American aid to Egypt

You tax dollars wated to the Muslim Brotherhood

CAIRO (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday rewarded Egypt for President Mohammed Morsi's pledges of political and economic reforms by releasing $250 million in American aid to support the country's "future as a democracy."  [snip]

Egypt is trying to meet conditions to close on a $4.8 billion loan package from the International Monetary Fund. An agreement would unlock more of the $1 billion in U.S. assistance promised by President Barack Obama last year and set to begin flowing with Kerry's announcement.

"The United States can and wants to do more," Kerry said. [snip]

Kerry cited Egypt's "extreme needs" and Morsi's "assurances that he plans to complete the IMF process" when he told the president that the U.S. would provide $190 million of a long-term $450 million pledge "in a good-faith effort to spur reform and help the Egyptian people at this difficult time." The release of the rest of the $450 million and the other $550 million tranche of the $1 billion that Obama announced will be tied to successful reforms, officials said.

Separately, the top U.S. diplomat announced $60 million for a new fund for "direct support of key engines of democratic change," including Egypt's entrepreneurs and its young people. Kerry held out the prospect of U.S. assistance to this fund climbing to $300 million over time.  ( continue at AP)

Also see:

 

John Kerry Announces Millions in Aid to Egypt as Islamists Unleash Morality Police

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Kerry cited Egypt’s “extreme needs” and Morsi’s “assurances that he plans to complete the IMF process” when he told the president that the U.S. would provide $190 million of a long-term $450 million pledge “in a good-faith effort to spur reform and help the Egyptian people at this difficult time.”

Keep reading…

- See more at: http://weaselzippers.us/2013/03/03/kerry-obama-admin-is-rewarding-egypt-with-190-million-in-aid/#sthash.o1AEhlKV.dpuf

Report: Obama To Proceed With Arming Muslim Brotherhood-Ruled Egypt With F-16s And M1A1 Abrams Tanks Despite GOP Opposition…

Via Zip:

(Egypt Independent) — Egypt’s negotiations with the US to acquire F-16 aircraft and M1A1 Abrams tanks are proceeding smoothly, a senior Egyptian military source has said.

The source added that the negotiations are proceeding regardless of statements made by political opponents of US President Barack Obama, in what may have been an oblique reference to calls by US Congressman Vern Buchanan for the suspension of this deal over what he described as the “dictatorship of President Mohamed Morsy.”

He also said that news about fresh military assistance or deals always sparks controversies, which tend to subside when the deals are concluded. He alleged that those Congressmen or officials who oppose supplies of advanced weaponry to the Egyptian army belong to the pro-Israel camp.

He added that demands made by some Congressmen to stop weapon deals with Egypt are motivated by electoral interests, adding, however, that the US administration does not take into account the opinions of voters when it makes assistance deals because such deals are connected to higher strategic interests.

 

Peace activist and blogger, Ahmed Meligy, was picked up by Egyptian security forces several days ago

Ahmed Meligy needs publicity and help, please spread the word. 

Ahmed Meligy was arrested in Egypt for Supporting Peace with Israel

by Emad el Dafrawi,  (Children of Peace)

On 31 December, 2012, groups were made and the message was published about the arrest of Ahmed Meligy. He is a supporter for peace with Israel and publishes opinion articles related to peace with Israel in the Jerusalem Post. This is yet another reminder for those who are fooled to believe that it’s not the state of Egypt which creates the hostility against Israel and Jews, and attacks all peace activists who promote reconciliation with Israel.

See also:
* Israel Loves Iran (Facebook page): WHERE is AHMED MELIGY ? (2013/1/2); linking to Free Ahmed Meligy (page)
* Jerusalem Post: Jerusalem Post blogger Ahmed Meligy was reportedly arrested in Egypt on Monday. (2012/12/31)

Ahmed Meligy was picked up by Egyptian security forces several days ago.  The "chatter" has been whether silence or exposure will help his situation as he may be subjected to torture.  

We need to spread the word through blogs, internet media, radio and TV outlets regarding all journalists and freedom of expression, and get this man's name and situation out there for all to see.  Perhaps some pressure will be placed on those holding him, Egptian leadership and the security forces and our own government, to release Ahmed Meligy.

From Carl in Jerusalem:

Ahmed Meligy, who blogs for the JPost in Egypt, was reportedly arrested on Monday in Egypt. No details are known at this time regarding any charges against him.

An associate of Meligy, whose blog "Egypt's Missing Peace" has been critical of the Egyptian government, informed the Post that he had been arrested in Alexandria. 

No other information was immediately available, and the Post was unable to confirm Meligy's whereabouts.

 Meligy had recently informed Post Blog editor Lidar Grave that he would have to take a short hiatus from blogging because he was receiving threats.

In early November, Meligy opened a blog post critical of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi with the words, "I hope that I don’t get arrested for this one." He went on to say "the Muslim Brotherhood is creating a dictatorship that will set back my Egypt for years to come."

Aren't you glad that the Obama administration is supporting the Morsi dictatorship and teaching them about democracy? Isn't this much better than having Mubarak in power? I don't think so either. 

 

Israel National News has Audio: "There Will Be Blood" - Exclusive Interview with Ahmed Meligy from June 2012 here.

As is noted here, there are not many details other than he was arrested, beyond that no official word from anyone.  Keep watch for any news of Ahmed Meligy.

UPDATE:

See Tammy Swofford's article at the Daily Times Pakistan.

 

Thousands of Egyptians Battle Police at Presidential Palace, Morsi Escapes

By GerardDirect Staff

Tuesday, Dec. 4  -  Egyptian police faced ten thousand protesters outside President Mohamed Morsi’s palace in Cairo on Tuesday, prompting the Islamist leader to escape during the early moments of the demonstration, which moved from Tahrir Square today to the Presidential Palace.

Officers fired teargas at the demonstrators, who have been gathering in growing numbers. They have been angered by Morsi’s drive to consolidate sweeping powers for himself, marginalize the courts, and hurriedly draft a national constitution that will solidify the Muslim Brotherhood’s hold on the country and impose Shariah law.  Morsi has just announced that he plans to hold a referendum on a new constitution on December 15.

Some  of the demonstrators broke through police lines around his palace and protested next to the perimeter wall.

Meanwhile   independent Egyptian newspapers suspended publication Tuesday as protesters prepared for marches amid mounting anger over the hurried drafting of the country’s new constitution adopted by an Islamist-led panel.

The media protest involved at least eight influential dailies and was part of a planned campaign of civil disobedience that could bring in other industries and build on an ongoing strike by Egypt’s judges. Virtually every paper involved in the protest published the photo at left on the front page of their Tuesday edition.

The Council Has Spoken!! This Week’s Watcher’s Council Results

The Obama Administration’s empowerment of the Muslim Brotherhood has had some interesting ramifications, among them the changes in the status of  long standing U.S. clients and allies in the region.

This week’s winner, Joshuapundit’s  The Next Islamist Domino – Jordan takes a look at a very under the wire U.S. client that could very well be th enext state to fall to Islamist..perhaps even with the Obama Administration’s  encouragement. Here’s a slice:

Jordan and King Abdullah appear to be next on the Islamist hit list. And the Obama administration seems to be sending signals that it tacitly approves.

Jordan has been at a tipping point for quite some time, partly because it’s a U.S client state (which doesn’t sit well with a significant part of its population whom consider King Abdullah an American tool) and partly because of its peculiar history and tribal aspect.

There have been protests with Muslim Brotherhood participation for two years now, but the most recent outbursts were large riots across the Kingdom that spread across the Kingdom and called openly for King Abdullah’s ouster. In spite of brutal suppression by the King’s security police and numerous arrests, the unrest, referred to as the “The November Intifada” is only growing.

7 Egyptian Christians, Florida pastor sentenced to death for anti-Islam film

Thank you Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Susan Rice:

CAIRO –  An Egyptian court convicted in absentia Wednesday seven Egyptian Coptic Christians and a Florida-based American pastor, sentencing them to death on charges linked to an anti-Islam film that had sparked riots in parts of the Muslim world.

The case was seen as largely symbolic because the defendants, most of whom live in the United States, are all outside Egypt and are thus unlikely to ever face the verdict. The charges were issued in September amid a wave of public outrage in Egypt over the amateur film, which was produced by an Egyptian-American Copt.

The low-budget "Innocence of Muslims," parts of which were made available online, portrays the Prophet Muhammad as a fraud, womanizer and buffoon.

Egypt's official news agency said the court found the defendants guilty of harming national unity, insulting and publicly attacking Islam, and spreading false information -- charges that carry the death sentence.

(continue at Fox News, hat tip R.J. Godlewski)

 

BREAKING: Gaza Ceasefire To Take Effect Tonight ( And The Back Story)

Via JoshuaPundit:

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her Egyptian equivalent Mohamed Kamel Amr held a joint press conference today announcing a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel with Egypt as a mediating partner.

The deal basically takes effect at 8 PM local time. Both sides are to cease attacks on each other, Israel is to cease targeting Hamas leaders, and to take some undefined steps to ease its sea blockade of Gaza after a 24-hour period.

Now,here's what actually happened.

According to a couple of my notorious lil' birdies who are very much in a position to know, the Israelis fully intended to go into Gaza and eradicate Hamas. A country like Israel doesn't call up that many reserves and affect its economy unless they were serious about the matter.

But then the Obama Administration intervened.

They were perfectly happy for Israel to go in to Gaza and take out Hamas, but insisted that they then turn Gaza over to the Palestinian Authority. This was supposed to strengthen PA President Mahmoud Abbas as 'Palestine's savior' . As as a kicker, President Obama insisted that Israel immediately declare a Palestinian State in Gaza and most of Judea and Samaria, including areas currently under Israeli sovereignty from which the Jewish residents would then be removed. These were also to be turned over to Abbas.  (continue reading at JoshuaPundit)