|
Trending Topics
|
Source: http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3139577,00.html
Arab, Muslim Countries Use Israel to Boost Ties with America
(Ynet News) Guy Bechor - For about two days, the Israeli press celebrated the "fruit of peace" in the wake of the disengagement, until it turned out it was all wishful thinking. Diplomatic ties with Pakistan have not been initiated, Jordan's King Abdullah did not arrive in Israel, and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak dismissed reports in Israel regarding his "willingness" to visit the country. Relations with Morocco, Tunisia, or Persian Gulf states have not been upgraded. For a long time now, Arab and Islamic countries have exploited Israel to facilitate better relations with the U.S. This is what Pakistan's president did this time around. In the past, Arab and Islamic leaders had to pay for this cynical use of Israel with an official visit there or even the establishment of diplomatic relations. Today, a photo opportunity with Israeli leaders will suffice.