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Channel 10's Guy Zohar interviews Egyptian journalist and activist Ibhama Abi Saif.

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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.
Title:
Channel 10's Guy Zohar interviews Egyptian journalist and activist Ibhama Abi Saif.
Description:

Israel Channel 10's Guy Zohar interviews Egyptian journalist and activist Ibhama Abi Saif.

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Video Language:
Hebrew
Duration:
07:04

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