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Egyptian upheaval a 'complete surprise' to Israel | McClatchy

Egyptian upheaval a 'complete surprise' to Israel | McClatchy: "'There is no doubt that Israel was caught with its pants down,' said a minister in Israel's defense cabinet. 'We were completely surprised by what is happening in Egypt right now. Nobody predicted this.'

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