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Gaza Assault Provokes Divisions in Arab World


13 January 2009

Protests in Arab countries have been taking place since the start of the Israeli assault
Protests in Arab countries have been taking place since the start of the Israeli assault
The Israeli offensive in Gaza has triggered protests around the globe, but those in the Arab world have not been directed only at Israel.  

Arab protesters have vented their anger at countries like Egypt and Jordan, whose rulers are seen as being close to Israel and the United States - and not supportive enough of Hamas.  

VOA report on the growing divide between the so-called Arab Street and certain Arab governments. 

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