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Other Opinions April 8, 2006

Palestine Aid Cut Would Be ’Brutal’, EU Diplomats Say

EU diplomats have rejected a European Commission proposal to suspend direct aid to the Palestinian Authority, saying the measure would be "too brutal." The Financial Times reports that diplomats from
Other Opinions April 7, 2006

Who is really afraid of democracy?

The prospects for democracy in Muslim states are threatened less by internal forces today than by the outside powers which demand that it should be no more than an instrument
Reports April 7, 2006

Israel’s Critics In the United States

Conventional wisdom tells us that Israel enjoys unparalleled support in the United States, from powerful lobbying and advocacy groups to public intellectuals and lawmakers.  While the Israeli government does indeed
MB in International press April 7, 2006

Fatah legacy puts Hamas under financial pressure

The Hamas-led Palestinian Authority, already facing a tightening diplomatic and economic squeeze, is having to decide whether to confirm the recruitment of 18,000 security service personnel enacted in the three
MB in International press April 7, 2006

Israelis Arrest Hamas Minister

The new Hamas Palestinian government found itself under growing pressure yesterday as Israel arrested one of its cabinet ministers. It came a day after the new Hamas prime minister, Ismail
Judges ActivitesReports April 7, 2006

Cairo Declaration Toward a Union for Judges in the Arab World

Cairo Declaration Toward a Union for Judges in the Arab World In Defense of Judges’ Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Association and of the Independence of the Judiciary4/4/2006 Participants in
MB in International press April 7, 2006

Standoff deals blow to secular parties in Egypt

On a rainy spring day a week ago, one of Egypt’s most prominent politicians and about 50 gunmen shot their way into his party’s headquarters in Cairo, tossed Molotov cocktails
MB in International press April 6, 2006

Syria Imposing Stronger Curbs on Opposition

Just months ago, under intense international pressure to ease its stranglehold on neighboring Lebanon, the Syrian government was talking about ending the ruling Baath Party’s grip on Syrian power and
MB in International press April 6, 2006

Democracy and Stability in the Middle East

 The inauguration of a new Palestinian Cabinet, formed by the Islamic militant group Hamas, has inspired fresh debate over the Bush administration’s drive for democracy in the Middle East. Hamas’
Fanatic Messages April 6, 2006

MB Denies Mediation With Gamal Mubarak & Rejects Power Succession

Dr. Mohamed Habib, Deputy Chairman of the Muslim Brotherhood denied any ongoing mediation with Gamal Mubarak, President Mubarak’s eldest son, or any figures in the regime concerning succession of power.”