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Helped the u.s. in the past and how good is its intelligence? >> alex, egypt's been a key ally with the nus in the war against terrorism. it's been a bit of a complicated relationship as well. the u.s. has criticized their security forces for abusing human rights, urging them to follow the rule of law as they work against their internal threats. they've been a key partner in egypt in stifling terrorism there and around the arab world and other parts of the world where egyptians play a very important role, for instance, in al qaeda's organization. they're a key ally. >> brian, i'm curious, is t...

For several days, it seems deliberately quiet. the prime minister said today he's anxiously following the crisis in egypt. he met with his cabinet and told them that. he said publicly israel's three decade old peace agreement has to be preserved. he's also saying that they, israel, need to show restraint and responsibility. so the extreme caution in israel. if you look at the nuchs today, they are saying if mubarak is toppled, the peace deal signed with egypt in 1979 would be in jeopardy. some are saying that all israel can do is hope. the reaction certainly one of anxiety and worries about wh...