Israel Matzav

Hope and change, Egyptian style

I'm not convinced he'd be much of an improvement from Israel's perspective, but for what it's worth, former IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei, the honorary father of the Iranian nuclear bomb, may be seeking the Presidency of Egypt.

"I would only run if people coalesce around me," said ElBaradei, who has spent years based abroad.

Speaking at his home on Cairo's outskirts, he said he could keep up momentum for his call for change "from wherever I am".

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Asked about his view on a possible bid by Gamal Mubarak, ElBaradei said: "I believe the current system is not free and fair, and, whoever would run under the current system, I would make it very clear that this is not democracy as it should be."

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Asked if his supporters should take to the streets, ElBaradei said: "People are talking about all sorts of things and they might go to civil disobedience if there is no change."

Hmmm.

posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 5:48 PM