Deputy FM warns Islamist regimes could take over Arab world
Danny Ayalon warns that the anti-government uprisings in Arab countries could follow model of 'Hamas in Gaza' and 'Hezbollah in Lebanon.'
By DPA Tags: Israel news Danny Ayalon EU Egypt protests Libya IranDemocratic uprisings that have already unseated long-standing autocrats in Tunisia and Egypt and are threatening to topple Moammar Gadhafi in Libya may be taken over by Islamist groups, Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon said Tuesday.
"The fear is that they will be hijacked, (following the) the model of Iran, the model of Hamas in Gaza, the model of Hezbollah in Lebanon," Ayalon said during a visit to Brussels.
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Deputy Foreign Minister Daniel Ayalon. |
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To stave off an Iran-like scenario, Ayalon urged the European Union and other international players to reach out to "genuine" pro- democracy groups, such as the January 25 movement that organized protests in Egypt.
Egypt's largest opposition group, the Muslim Brotherhood, described his comments as "a blatant and clear event of interference in foreign affairs."
Ayalon suggests "Israel would object to the Muslim Brotherhood being part of a future government and would work on banning the group from standing in any upcoming elections."
In a statement on their website, the group also said it had "long renounced violence."
The deputy FM said Israel would have no qualms with dealing with an Egyptian government supported by the Muslim Brotherhood, as long as the party renounced its radicalism.
"For us it is not a matter of titles, it is a matter of policies, and if the policies are peaceful policies, I think that we will welcome any Egyptian representative," Ayalon said.
Ayalon, a former Israeli ambassador to the United States and foreign policy advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said the uprisings proved that the Arab-Israeli conflict was not the most serious issue for the region.
"The real major problem of the Middle East, which is now so glaringly evident, is the dysfunctionality of the Arab societies," he said, pointing to unemployment, illiteracy, poverty, lack of female empowerment and "rights of any kind."
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This man should have a gag in his mouth so as to stop his harmful comments. Better yet, fire him!
as a Jew and a unextinguishable zionist I resent the fact that such a moron represents Jewish thinking or Israeli policies.I am utterly ashamed that a majority of the Jewish people permit such an idiot to open his mouth without discrediting him!!!! Please fire him,the sooner the better!!!
poeple tend to go supernatural when faced with hoplessness, dispair and opression. and who had created those condtions in and around the Arab world and for whose benefit? I leave that to you, Mr. Yalon, to think in your little twisted ideological bunker
And I mean it .... the danger is when he opens his mouth.
ISLAM IS THE ONLY SOLUTION FOR THE ARAB WORLD!
He fears "hamas" and Hezbollah clones. Both entities are a direct result of Israeli occupation.
Which is the ONE thing Israel can do to alleviate the majority of the regional animosity and resentment towards it. Remove the focus of that anger and resentment, and you remove the majority of the threat that your 'possibility' carries! Or do you intend to nuke all your neighbors?
Remember the violence in 2000 during the talks.
ISRAEL REPRESENTS 0.1% OF THE ENTIRE WORLD ITS JEWISH POPULATION0.01% OF THE ENTIRE WORLD . TRY AND PICTURE THE REALITY OF AN ANT OPPOSED TO AN ELEPHANT !
More like sweep under the carpet facts...Grat point made.
What kind of Regime is ruling in State of Israel ?????? Is this regime Extremist or not right wing or not?????
Funny thing, Ayalon saying Israel would object if the Brotherhood were to run in Egyptian elections. Last time I checked the maps, official Tel Aviv had no say in Egyptian internal affairs. This is the reason why this administration is isolating Israel more and more at the international stage. This misguided belief that everyone needs Israel more than Israel needs everyone else is the main cause for that. Even the stounchest supporters of Israel have trouble supporting current ugly face of Israel presented to us by the likes of Ayalon, Lieberman, Netanyahu and some outright racist rabbis. These men bring untold damage the moment they open their mouths at the public stage. Why is it so hard for ordinary Israelis to see this and do something about it? Don't believe what this administration tells you. Believe what your eyes see. Israel is being turned into a black hole of not just the Middle East but also of the entire Western world. And all thanks to the current government.
not allow Shas and UTJ into its governments.
Zionists are running most of the world why not Muslims run their own affairs?
Israel should mind its own business ,Arab rage is contagious
If that's what the people wants, that's what the people will get. Its their country, its their lives, learn to live with it. I guess Ayalon has a good reason not to like the changes, it is called OCCUPATION.
If Netanyahu was smart, he would make peace with the Palestinians now. Its only a matter of time before the Palestinians realize that by peacefully and loudly demonstrating for their human rights as the Tunisians and Egyptians did and fighting the Israeli military, they too will have the world's sympathy which will alienate Israel even further and result in far greater concessions than Israel can get away with now. Netanyahus status quo will lead to Israels inevitable downfall
Wow, you just discovered Black Gun Powder! Obama publicly supported the Idea of an Islamic Government in Egypt. Mubarak warn the world of his down fall but handed the reign quickly to the army to prevent such chaos. As for Libya al-quaida just imitated kadafi with the aircraft bombing. They just tried to make it more efficient! The Arab world is Islamic and Europe will very soon become too! So please accept God as One and the sooner we shall see the light!
EUROPE IS IN DOLDRUMS ALREADY SUFFERING THE SLINGS AND ARROWS OF THE ISLAMISTS THEY ALLOWED TO ENTER INTO THEIR DOMAIN ..YA SEE..NO TIME TO LOSE EU 's COUNTRIES ALL
Ayalon must think he's talking to children. Children believe in monsters under their bed. Not grownups.
the same policies in Egypt with the new Egypt that it was able to pursue under the regime of Hosni Mubarak and nad hoped to continue with Sulieman. Israeli politicians need to understand that North Africa and the Middle East is changing, and it is essential for the future of Israel that they also change.
Lieberman has hijacked Israel. Haniyeh/Mashaal have hijacked Palestine. Mubarak hijacked Egypt, but a blast from the past sent him to the Red Sea. Syria was hijacked by Alawite Assad, and Jordan by hashemite Abdullah. The Holy Land have been hijacked many times. The worst case: the crusaders. And PR genius and master communicator Obama hijacked american politics. The next big hijacker-show is being prepared in - Teheran.
Which is a reminder to all here ...including YOU T.P.P ...That is what I have been thinking and wondering as to why Iran is getting AWAY SCOTT FREE.Especially when they are PART AND PARCEL OF THE "TOP OF THE POPS" Among jihadists dictators.............Get it
As fedora donning Zionist Haredim taking over and demanding segregated buses , no imports of pork and demanding ehtnic seperation and controling all aspects of life. What is good for the zionist jewish goose , should be Ok for the Muslim Gander....N'est ce pas?
I'm sure the Egyptians will follow his advice, and fall down on their knees in total reverance, and be grateful for having such a friend.
Why does Israeli politicians fear Islam so much yet happy with their Jewish form of government?
Mr. Ayalon stop being being a "prophet" and doomsday protagonist. Take care of your owm backyard.
Anyway, its not Ayalon's business what government will take power in other countries. Ayalon is getting ridiculous. Its a shame this guy gets to be quoted in the news. By the way, I just wondered what the deputy FM of the Republic of ... Nah, its not important anyway. Have a nice day
Israel always claims to be the only 'democracry' in the region. When your neighbours have a real chance of grasping basic democratic principals, it appears Israel prefers the status quo of brutal dictatorial regimes for neighbours! These regimes allow Israel 'justification' for many of your military actions! If a proportion of these new governments have islamist parties then that reflects the will of the people, deal with it! Stop playing the 'islamist scare tactics' - thats what Ghadaffi is using to justify his actions.
We all understand that Israel is the biggest loser with this change in the ME and you are desperatly trying to stick to old tactics to protect the status quo which is favourable to you.
Who are you to have veto power over who would run for elections and who would not run in the Arab world? I don't think that we have parties in the Arab world that are more radical than Lieberman and his party Yisrael Beiteinu, and look at him, he is your Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister of Israel.
in the short to medium term, an emboldened Islamic set of countries will attack Israel (there is a track record of it) but this time.... the number of lives on both sides will be enormous that is why the minister speaks his mind foolishly ignored by the left and Israeli haters.
Who are you to have veto power over who would run for elections and who would not run in the Arab world? I don't think that we have parties in the Arab world that are more radical than Lieberman and his party Yisrael Beiteinu, and look at him, he is your Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister of Israel.
And if you are not lucky they will use you as the bound for their new revival. Well done Mr.
And the entire international community would like to see Israel ban right wing extremist and religious fundamentalist parties. So your point is?
Israel continues to build settlements and continues the blockade on Gaza
Ghafai is no worse than the rest of Libyans ,they all are worth each other
There are none so blind as those who choose not to see. Did you miss the swastika?
Like all Arabs they have no use for a country that brutally occupies another people's land, steals that land at will, and then ethically cleanses those to whom that land belongs. The entire international community is 100% with them on that matter. Swedish meatballs on the other hand apparently are not.
in Eastern Europe and ethnically cleansing it of the indigenious German population after the WW2 Perhaps sue US for it ? And don't forget about the reparations to the German refugees and implementing their right of return .
Swede, you seem extremely confused. Do you think those Germans should be recompensed?
Who cares if Israel would object to the Muslim Brotherhood farming part of any new Egyptian government. Is he saying that Egypt should have a say in the make-up of the Israeli government with regards to religious extremists?
It only works when you try to scare kiddies or zionists, Danny. It doesn't work on grown-ups.
ayalon is an arrogant hack who knows nothing of international relations or human decency. This is the one who derived pleasure in publically embarrassing the Turkish envoy to Israel. More bombast and swagger from an incompetent. If there is a rise in islamic fundamentalism he can chalk up tow points. One, his ilk is responsible for fomenting and engendering jewsih fundamentalism in Israel and his government has done all in its power to engender islamic fundamentalism. They need it as their foil. Like everyone in the government he serves ayalon is an embarrassment.
egyptians would like to ban israel beietenu?
The more things change, the more things stay the same.
ISRAEL''S Tyranny, land grab, and occupation of the West Bank and Gaza.....
It's to do with the cost of living and having to put up with dictators, eg. what has Libya or Tunisia got to do with Israel? they are nowhere near! The Arabs there (the younger ones particularly) want a change for the better!
Ayalon, wake up. You are in the 21st century. None of the uprisings are islamic, they are democratic. What is your problem with human rights for muslims? Afraid that maybe, just maybe, you might have to grant your Arabs the same universal rights?
Do you actually think in the world we live in, the hopeful visionaries will get their wish of democracy when they are surrounded by delusional power hungry Islamic followers. Mark my words, these arab countries will soon become part of a visionary Caliphate.
I agree that religious extremists in positions of power are dangerous. Israel should also take a look at he positions some of its own religious parties.
Honestly, EU would like nothing more than for Israel to become a non-issue. Europeans have their own problems to sort out. Not everything revolves around your little country.