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Egyptian journalist and political activist who agreed to speak with us
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in Hebrew directly from Tahrir Square. Shalom.
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Shalom Guy. Guy: So what is going on behind you there?
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Journalist: As you can see, there are masses of people gathering against our regime in Egypt.
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They want to overthrow the Muslim Brotherhood.
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Morsi for us is not just a president.
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He is in the service of the Muslim Brotherhood.
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Guy: But he was elected in democratic elections.
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Journalist: I agree with you that there was a vote and the ballot box had their say.
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But every president, everywhere in the world,
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derives his legitimacy from the people. If the nation takes that right away from him,
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He cannot remain in power.
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We don't want him anywhere. The masses are out in the streets
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demanding to over throw him. As far as I'm concerned, and from what I understand,
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This is the epitome of democracy in any country.
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Guy: But aren't you concerned the military will abolish the democracy?
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Journalist: I am not afraid, and no Egyptian is afraid
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of its military. Our military is one with the nation.
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As our motto states.
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This is what we expect from our military.
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To stand with the people, and this is what is happening.
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Guy: And what about the Muslim Brotherhood's response?
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Journalist: I don't think the Muslim Brotherhood is that dense or stupid.
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They know the military will not remain silent, that it will act
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with an iron fist against anyone who thinks he can hurt the people.
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We are not Syria and we will never be Syria.
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Guy: I must ask you, aren't you worried about speaking Hebrew in the middle of Tahrir Square?
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Journalist: I am not afraid to speak Hebrew in any place
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in Egypt, where we have people who know Hebrew.
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They ask me if I'm Egyptian or not, and I tell them that I am Egyptian
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and this is the language I learned and that I am implementing.
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I am not afraid at all and it is actually normal here.
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We have many people who speak several languages, and it's cool.
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Guy: Very nice. Is there something important for you to tell us Israelis?
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Journalist: Yes, of course.
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I see what is going on in Israel. I call, not just on Israelis but every nation,
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which is not receiving the treatment it deserves from its government or its president, not to remain silent.
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If Bibi and Lapid are not doing their job, get rid of them, replace them with someone
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who will do what you want. If they made promises and didn't keep them
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Don't stay silent. We were also promised many things
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And they didn't make good, so we are now removing them.
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I believe the people will decide what it really wants.
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Onwards!
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Guy: Ibhama Abi Saif, thank you very much.
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I hope you will continue to update us.
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Journalist: With the help of God. Your welcome. Bye.