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Israelis Watch As A Neighbor Undergoes Political Transformation

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Israeli government ministers have largely been silent about the protests in Egypt, but those who have spoken out have expressed support for their close ally, President Hosni Mubarak.

Mubarek supports the 1979 peace treaty with Israel. And Israeli officials are concerned that pro-Islamist leaders will soon take control in Egypt. We speak with Time magazine's Israel bureau chief, Karl Vick.

This segment aired on February 1, 2011.

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