Egypt's Al Wafd this week contemplated the likely outcome of the upcoming Israeli elections. "Who is a better choice for the Arabs? Barak or Sharon?" asks Abbas Al Tarabili. The answer to his query: "I say, both are hawks. The only difference is that one wears iron gloves, while the other silk. But, deep inside they are all black, with no mercy in their hearts, with a record of never-ending crimes." Given this situation, Al Tarabili notes, the Arabs must "maintain a vigil and to be militarily
prepared. No matter who rules in Israel...our Army should be ready to deter any Israeli attempt at aggression."
Moussa Bakri, writing in Al Osbou, feels that Sharon will win: "A complete revision of our economic, political and social position is required to have the whole of Egypt standing behind the Army in case that Sharon attempts any foolishness once he wins the vote," writes Bakri. Samir Ragab's article in the Egyptian Gazette relates to a London Observer article on disillusionment in the IDF. "It is [therefore] ridiculous that Sharon is beating the war drums while his military machine is out of order and his men are not prepared to sacrifice their lives for nothing," he writes.
prepared. No matter who rules in Israel...our Army should be ready to deter any Israeli attempt at aggression."
Moussa Bakri, writing in Al Osbou, feels that Sharon will win: "A complete revision of our economic, political and social position is required to have the whole of Egypt standing behind the Army in case that Sharon attempts any foolishness once he wins the vote," writes Bakri. Samir Ragab's article in the Egyptian Gazette relates to a London Observer article on disillusionment in the IDF. "It is [therefore] ridiculous that Sharon is beating the war drums while his military machine is out of order and his men are not prepared to sacrifice their lives for nothing," he writes.