Cairo's press Wednesday focused on the declarations of General Ismail Etman, a member of Egypt's ruling military council, the killing of Libya's head of intelligence, declarations of potential presidential candidate Mohamed el-Baradei, and statements by the chairman of the Libyan National Transitional Council. Youm7 Ismail Etman, A member of Egypt's ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), said that the Camp David treaty, signed between Egypt and Israel in 1979, will not be amended immediately. Etman said any amendment should be based on an agreement between the two countries. Etman warned of extremist elements working to drive a wedge between the residents of the Sinai Peninsula and Egyptian Armed Forces. He accused these elements of attempting to destabilize the country through sparking tensions with Israel. The Egyptian Minister of Education, Ahmed Gamel el-Din Moussa, issued a decision exempting sons of those killed during the January 25 revolution from attendance fees for government schools until their graduation from secondary school. Al-Ahram The state-owned daily conducted an interview with the head of the Libyan National Transitional Council, Mustafa Abdel Galil, who expressed his hopes to establish a parliamentary regime, and requested the Libyan people's patience during the current period, which will see difficult economic conditions. Abdel Galil cited the necessity solving the issue arms dissemination that threatens Libyan stability. He also praised the Egyptian revolution, which strongly contributed to the success of the Libyan revolution, saying that relations between Egyptians and Libyans are strong and will not allow politics to create a rift between the two peoples. Abdel Galil also praised the Egyptian political situation, and appreciated Egyptian support for the Libyan revolution such as the provision of medical services and food at the beginning of the revolution. Al-Akhbar The state-owned daily published an interview with the Director General of the High Council of Culture, Shaker Abdel Hamid. Abdel Hamid said that the main challenge facing the council is the cultural development of the Sinai Peninsula. He added that the council is preparing plans to develop culture in the Sinai Peninsula through “cultural caravans” prepared by Sinai's cultural palaces. Abdel Hamid cited the need to evaluate the education system. Egypt needs a revolution in education to accomplish notable changes, according to Abdel Hamid. Abdel Hamid said that state-sponsored cultural awards should be reviewed, clarifying that they are analyzing the voting process behind the award process. Al-Akhbar reported that the Principal Bank for Agriculture, Development, and Credit would extend the grace period for farmers to repay debts until September 30, paving the way for the defaulters to repay their debts. Al-Masry al-Youm The Israeli army deployed additional troops on the border with Egypt to confront potential attacks like the attack targeting the port city of Eilat that left eight Israelis dead and 30 injured. Meanwhile, Egyptian security forces began a campaign in Arish and Sheikh Zuwayed to combat extremists. In Cairo, employees of the Israeli embassy raised the Israeli flag again over the embassy after protestors removed it the week before. Al-Shorouq Potential presidential candidate Mohamed el-Baradei criticized the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), clarifying that the military council has full authority but has not met its responsibilities, and the government has no authority to fulfill its role. El-Baradei also criticized the police, who have failed to restore security and stability to the Egyptian street. El-Baradei warned of another revolution that will not be peaceful. He justified such a possibility, saying that those who made the January 25 revolution are frustrated as they became defendants after they worked to open the door for a better future. El-Baradei said that police institutions should be reformed and change the ideology of officers. Al-Gomhorreya The leader of Egypt's military council, Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, performed Eid al-Fitr prayers at the mosque of the Armed Forces in al-Nozha. Other senior Egyptian officials joined Tantawi such as Egypt's Prime Minister, Essam Sharaf, Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister, Hazem al-Biblawy, as well as a number of ministers and soldiers of the Armed forces.
