Israel

Egypt Frees Alleged Spy

US-Israeli citizen Ilan Grapel returned to Tel Aviv yesterday, and became reunited with his mother. Grapel was detained in June on spying charges, which he denies. There is a wide spread belief in Cairo that Grapel was innocent the entire time. Meanwhile, 25 Egyptian prisoners crossed back into Egypt during this exchange.

I find that this event shows great strides in foreign policy in this region. In this area of the world, these states always seem to be going at each other. The negotiation shows that both sides can handle situations peacefully and in business-like terms. Cooperation is always the best way to go about dealing with differences between states. From this agreement security could arise. The better Israel and Egypt get along, the better the middle east will be.

Liberal

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

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

October 28, 2011 at 07:25 am