Arabic newspapers have lashed Israel as it celebrates its 55th anniversary of independence, as well as Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak for sending congratulations. They also continue to criticise the United States' actions in Iraq.
The amazing thing is President Mubarak sending congratulatory messages to the Zionist government over its independence, which it achieved through terrorism.
Al-Quds Al-Arabi - London
Despite all the reassurances it was given, Israel still does not agree on the new peace initiative, while Palestinians have shown their readiness to fully co-operate with it in the hope of creating a Palestinian state
Al-Jazirah - Saudi Arabia
Perhaps [Israeli Prime Minister Ariel] Sharon will get away with failure to observe the rule of law, but he will not get away with the judgement of history.
Al-Akhbar - Egypt
An Iraqi official in charge of a nuclear site told one of the satellite TV channels that some items contaminated with radiation were stolen from the site and were being used by the people as milk containers.
Since everything is in the hands of the Americans, there is a nuclear catastrophe looming in Iraq, but it is not being highlighted because Washington does not want to be accused of another failure.
Al-Watan - Oman
Given the will of the Iraqi people, the occupation is doomed. We should support the Iraqis to overcome the current situation to allow them to rebuild their country and form a government of their choice.
Al-Vefagh - Iranian Arabic-language
The occupation forces did not bring about democracy. They are only bringing about what is convenient for them, in accordance with the whims of those who support them.
Al-Ahram - Egypt
What does George Bush mean when he says that former Iraqi Vice-Premier Tariq Aziz is not co-operating enough? Is this not an indication that Tariq is only blabbering and giving away secrets, but these are not big enough for Washington?
Al-Jumhuriyah - Egypt
It was announced last week that US forces would soon be withdrawn from Saudi Arabia. Since the aim of al-Qaeda, led by Osama Bin Laden, was to expel US forces in areas neighbouring the holy sites, I am waiting to read something in the press that will indicate that Bin Laden has now won his war against the US.
Al-Ittihad - UAE
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