Netanyahu orders all Israeli spokesmen not to comment on Egypt

Two Israeli officials said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered all government spokesmen not to comment on the mass riots in Egypt, where protesters are demanding Mubarak resign after nearly 30 years in power. Both officials were speaking on condition of anonymity.
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The spokesmen have likely been silenced out of fears that any perceived Israeli involvement could further compromise an ally whose ouster would pose a serious threat to Israel.

The officials said they expect Mubarak to survive the unrest but that it could damage ties with Israel if the country’s popular opposition group, the Muslim Brotherhood, makes gains.