Israel has Most to Lose in Egypt

Israel is deathly afraid of what could happen if the Muslim Brotherhood, the largest opposition group in Egypt, takes control after President Hosni Mubarak steps down.

And they should be.

While we are still waiting to find out exactly when he will resign, and what that will look like, the change seems to be inevitable. Mohamed El Baradei, the self imposed opposition leader, asked for more than a million protestors to come out Tuesday, and whether that happens is immaterial.

World leaders have called Mubarak, and are encouraging him to stand aside, to facilitate a transfer of power.

Mubarak, so far isn't budging, shutting down internet, phone, TV stations, train service, all in an attempt to stop protestors from gathering. But it hasn't worked.

The youth in Egypt have had enough of Mubarak rule, and want change. As good as Mubarak was to the West, he didn't represent his own people very well. His rule led to poverty in the streets, over priced goods, and, being the only Arab nation that supported the US for years, has alienated the rest of the region as well.

Mubarak, despite efforts to change his party, firing his cabinet, and appointing brand new ministers, still can't gain any traction.

People don't want Mubarak anymore. And they're ready for change, no matter what that might look like.

And it could look creepy, especially if you're Israel.

Egypt is the only ally Israel have in the Arab world it's located in. And up until now, that support has been at a diplomatic level. Politicians backed Israel, because the US backed Israel. The main opposition party in Egypt, which may be in the best position to take over without bloodletting in the streets, is the Muslim Brotherhood.

The same Muslim Brotherhood that some say were the home of several Al Qaida members. Glenn Beck reported that some of the 9/11 masterminds started out with the Brotherhood, and that Hamas was birthed from it.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has voiced his concern, saying he worries about his country if Egypt follows down its current path.

The US, being Israel's closest ally must be worried as well. No?

Officials in the US, including President Obama, have spoken on record, calling for a peaceful transfer of power, all but demanding Mubarak step down.

It speaks to the power Egypt holds in the region, and how important it is to keep it in, for lack of a better word, Western hands.

So much so, that the US seems willing to put aside its relationship with Israel.

So yes Israel, be afraid.