ISRAEL
ENVISIONS FALL OF HASHEMITE KINGDOM
JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel's intelligence community has determined
a decline in stability in both Egypt and Jordan.
Officials said military intelligence has envisioned a long-term
Islamic threat against Egypt and Jordan that would affect the
military balance with Israel. They said the Islamic opposition
would hamper Hashemite rule in Jordan as well as efforts by
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to transfer power to his son,
Gamal.
Over the last day, two senior military commanders discussed these
assessment in public forums. In statements that provoked diplomatic
protests, the commanders reported instability in Egypt and
Jordan.
Egypt and Jordan, who maintain peace agreements with Israel, have
been regarded as among the most powerful states in the Middle East.
Egypt and Jordan operate air forces based on U.S. platforms.
"I don't want to be a prophet," Maj. Gen. Yair Naveh, head of
Israel military's Central Command said. "But I don't think there
will be another king after Abdullah."