Israel Matzav

Grapel's Congressman speaks up

It turns out that Ilan Grapel, the American-Israeli law student who is accused by Egypt of spying for the Mossad, served as an intern for Congressman Gary Ackerman (D-NY) in 2002. Ackerman has called for the release of his former intern.

The Congressman described his former intern as “very liberal” and someone who “wants to help people in Egypt.” He said he was in the country to help refugees from nearby African countries who had fled to Egypt.

“This is like no good deed goes unpunished,” he said. “He did some things that are frankly foolish … but a spy – give me a break!”

Ackerman is urging the Egyptians to finish their investigation and procedures as quickly as possible so the case can be resolved and Grapel doesn’t become a political pawn.

“We’re working very hard. His parents love him very much and are very concerned,” he said. “They and I want him back in Queens as quickly as possible.”

Despite the current situation, Ackerman said he remains hopeful about Grapel’s fate.

“I have to be optimistic because he’s not a spy. He’s not involved in espionage,” he said. “He’s the most unlikely spy anybody could ever imagine.”

I guarantee you that if he is released, he will be forced to sign some sort of 'confession' that makes Israel look bad.

When will these useful idiots acknowledge the reality that you can't do good for these savages - they have no notion of gratitude or decency!

Labels: Egypt, Gary Ackerman, Ilan Grapel, Mossad

posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 8:51 AM