"Comment: Almost all of Egyptian civil society maintains a negative attitude toward Israel, consistent with the public's anger at the Israeli occupation and military actions against Palestinians, and would rule out any contact with the Israeli Government. XXXXXXXXXXXX's engagement with the Israeli Government is exceptional in this context, and the GOE is loath for any civil society activist -- particularly a member of the NDP -- to challenge the status quo. End comment." (thanks Laleh)
PS But if you count the Mubarak family mafia as "civil society," then it can be counted as a friend of Israel.
PS But if you count the Mubarak family mafia as "civil society," then it can be counted as a friend of Israel.