Egypt's Morsi 'To Rethink Israel Pact, Build Iran Ties' -- AFP
Egypt's Islamist president-elect, Mohamed Morsi, wants to "reconsider" the peace deal with Israel and build ties with Iran to "create a strategic balance" in the Middle East, according to an interview published by Iran's Fars news agency on Monday.
The stated goals are certain to alarm Israel and its ally the United States as they adapt to the new direction Egypt will chart with Morsi at the helm.
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Update: Egypt's Mohammed Morsi calls for closer Iran ties -- The Telegraph
My Comment: Many in Israel are blaming President Obama for the Brotherhood's victory, as well as many in Egypt's secular community.
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