Bottom Lines

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"There is every indication that Israel will not stop until it expands from the Nile to the Euphrates, with America safeguarding its eastern border in Iraq. It is Sykes-Picot all over again." -- Abbas El-Tarabili, Al-Wafd

"Despite the tough lessons history has taught the Muslim Brotherhood, they continue in their manoeuverings and manipulations with the regime, paying a dear price every time." -- Rifaat El-Said, Al-Ahali

"Obviously, there are many differences between Iraq and Lebanon but those who have been following Iraq cannot but notice the signs of Lebanonisation. Iraqis should, therefore, think carefully about possible civil strife and warnings by Lakhdar Labrahimi." -- Ghassan Charbale, Al-Hayat

"Mel Gibson doesn't care about anti-Semitism or history. Give him $100 million and he'll forget about the film." -- Mahmoud El-Maraghi, Al-Watan