Israel

Egyptian held US-Israeli citizen freed after spying charges

Ilan Grapel was held for five months in prison for alleged spying on Egypt for the Israeli Mossad. He had not attempted to hide his identity in anyway while in Cairo which was where he was arrested. Israel traded twenty- five Egyptian prisoners for Grapel’s release. Israel does however emphasis that the prisoners it released were only in prison for none terroristic charges and three were minors.

Even though there is some tension between Israel and Egypt, this event proves they can still come to an agreement and not resort to fighting. This also demonstrates the lengths Israel will go to get one of its own back. This will lead to a more peaceful existence between these neighboring states in the future because they can work together instead of fighting like Palestine and Israel. Hopefully this could also be an example to other states in the area to negotiate and work things out than to perform acts of terrorism and warfare.

Liberal

http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=243434

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-15473375

October 27, 2011 at 4:09 pm