Libyan leader Muamar Ghadafi said Thursday that agents of the Mossad Israel intelligence service were behind the latest anti-government unrest in Egypt. Colonel Ghadafi said he was standing beside Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and offered him any assistance he needs. He also criticized Sheikh Yussuf Al-Kardawi for inciting the Egyptian public against Mubarak, and criticized the Al-Jazeera television network.
Ghadafi warned opposition leaders in his own country not to organize disturbances and attempt to ruin stability. A students' "day of rage" against his 42-year-old military junta has been called for next Thursday. He has countered with public meetings to discuss unemployment, corruption and failing infrastructure.