The slain Libyan strongman, Muammar Qaddafi, sought to recruit armed militants to carry out terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia, according to leaked files published Wednesday by the London-based Asharq al-Awsat newspaper.
http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2013/02/21/267460.html
Regarding the comments by Michel Aoun supporting the ’revolution’ in Bahrain:
“Arab diplomatic sources told Asharq al-Awsat that there is a major discrepancy between the Gulf support received by the head of the Change and Reform bloc and his latest position concerning the events in Bahrain. The sources said that Aoun received commercial contracts related to Gulf energy companies following the events that took place in Beirut in 2008. This took place specifically in Doha where the Lebanese political forces had all met to mend the differences.
“The sources that preferred to remain anonymous said that the business affairs of the Lebanese MP [i.e. Aoun] are not limited to these contracts that he obtained in Doha. Companies owned by Michel Aoun reportedly have a large number of assets in some Gulf companies. The source preferred not to define these companies in order not to create an escalation. The source described the statements of Aoun concerning Bahrain as being “provocative.” -
Asharq al-Awsat
Gulf cools towards Muslim Brothers - Le Monde diplomatique - English edition
http://MondeDiplo.com/2012/11/02egypt
An Islamist wave coming from an alliance between Muslim Brothers, Salafists and Gulf emirs seems to be sweeping the Middle East. But Islam is not the key to deciphering the new political landscape.
Sheikh Arour Becomes Icon of the the Revolutionary Military Councils
http://www.joshualandis.com/blog/?p=16341
The Islamic doctrine being championed by so many groups within the opposition has a major flaw: it condones interference into the beliefs and actions of any Syria to mend any wrong! This doctrine contradicts the constitutional rights and individual freedoms cherished by the civilized world. What is more, it is particularly intimidating to many non-Sunni communities of the Syrian mosaic. In my opinion. it is the key reason why the opposition has failed to unite. The Islamist groups represent a new tyranny. Rather than measuring a citizen’s rights by his devotion to al-Assad, they will measure his rights by his devotion to God and Muhammad. This is the same mentality that we hoped to overcome. It is undermining opposition unity and plunging us into a civil war without end. Both sides preaching faith in their God and nothing else.
The opposition is mostly Islamist and they have adopted as their pope the corrupt Sheikh Adnan Al Arour. He twists the Koran to fit the its most radical interpretation. He feeds the anger and instinct for revenge among Syrians with God’s consent and blessing. No other accepted religious leadership exists or has been proffered by the opposition. Many Islamists have been awarded scholarships to the United States, the UK, and France to study (or be studied), there should be a better figure than Ar’our!
Charbel : UAE, Qatar, Bahrain’s Travel Restrictions are Precautionary Measures
http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/40840-charbel-uae-qatar-bahrain-s-travel-restrictions-are-precautionary-me
Fears arose that other Gulf states would impose travel restrictions on its residents heading to Lebanon.
Concerned sources told An Nahar that the main reason for the restriction was the arrest of Qatari national Abdul Aziz al-Atiyeh in relation to al-Mawlawi’s case.
(Bon, on est dans la supputation la plus pure, là.)
Rached Ghannouchi: La Constitution ne condamnera pas le sionisme
http://www.tixup.com/international-politique/10909-ghannouchi-la-constitution-ne-condamnera-pas-le-sionisme.html
Plus tôt dans la semaine, le quotidien israélien, Israël Hayom, a publié un article indiquant que la prochaine Constitution tunisienne peut inclure un article “condamnant le sionisme et excluant tout lien avec Israël”.
Mercredi, Rached Ghannouchi, leader du parti du Mouvement Ennahdha, qui se trouvait aux Etats Unis, a contesté l’article paru sur Israël Hayom. Je ne pense pas que cette clause sera incluse dans la Constitution, aurait-il déclaré selon le magazine US The Weekly Standard.
We only want good things for Saudi Arabia - Ghannouchi Asharq Alawsat Newspaper (English)
http://www.asharq-e.com/news.asp?section=1&id=27737
Rashid Ghannouchi yesterday strongly denied the comments attributed to him by the Washington Institute for Near Eastern Policy and which were later published in the press. The Washington Institute for Near Eastern Policy, following an hour long meeting with the Tunisian political leader, claimed that he had said that he believes revolutions will break out in Arab Kingdoms, and that he also said that the Tunisian constitution would include a clause prohibiting normalization of relations with Israel.
Speaking exclusively to Asharq Al-Awsat during a telephone interview, the Tunisia political leader stressed “I completely deny these comments.” He added “these comments are fabricated and aim to harm our relations with the US, and Western and Arab states, particularly the Gulf States.
As for Tunisia’s post-revolutionary relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ghannouchi told Asharq Al-Awsat that “we want only good things for the Kingdom [of Saudi Arabia], and our policy is one of non-intervention in the internal affairs of other states.”
La presse arabe inquiète du retour en force des Frères musulmans - LeMonde.fr
http://www.lemonde.fr/proche-orient/article/2011/02/08/la-presse-arabe-inquiete-du-retour-en-force-des-freres-musulmans_1477046_321
Ce revirement a largement été commenté dans la presse du Proche-Orient, inquiète du retour sur le devant de la scène d’une force politique qui oscille entre « respectabilité » et « violence ».
Oui, bon, alors pour le Monde, on peut s’autoriser à titrer sur « la presse arabe » quand on cite (liste complète) :
– Al-Wafd, porte-parole du parti d’opposition du même nom ; celui-là, OK,
– Asharq Al-Awsat, dirigé par le prince saoudien Salman bin Abdul Aziz, demi-frère du roi d’Arabie séoudite ;
– L’Orient-Le Jour, torchon chrétien libanais juste pas crédible pour deux sous ;
– Al-Ahram Massai, « un journal égyptien pro-gouvernemental » ; oui, « pro-gouvernemental » et pas qu’un peu, paraît-il.
Quatre journaux en tout et pour tout, dont trois qui sont (officiellement) des porte-paroles éhontés des clients locaux des américains, et ils prétendent tirer des conclusions sur « la presse arabe » ?
Ils relisent les daubes qu’ils publient, le Monde, ou bien n’importe quelle connerie approximative et mal sourcée mais qui contient les mots « frères musulmans » dans le titre, c’est bon à tirer ?
La démocratie, oui, mais uniquement si c’est nous qui choisissons le gouvernement.
US diplomat : No aid if Hezbollah heads government - Ynetnews
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4017429,00.html
A high-ranking US diplomat said the establishment of a Hezbollah-led government in Lebanon would hurt relations between the two countries, the London-based Arabic newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported Sunday.
The American diplomat was quoted by the newspaper as saying that Congress would not provide military or any other aid to a government headed by Hezbollah.