Instead of getting a week break Waleed is being deployed to one of two things or maybe both as I am unsure from his text msgs.

First there is the Huge Demonstrations and riots north of Cairo in the big city of Mahalla moving to Suez and the Army may be asked to interfere.

Second they are deploying a Platoon to the Egypt Gaza Borders because Hamas is threatening a repeat of the AlAreesh invasion. I believe Waleed is going on this mission because he mentioned on Monday they may send him on a War Mission.

Hamas threatens to storm Egypt borders again, last Tuesday

So I don't get to talk to him and now I'm worried for his safety!

Plus there is still no news on what to do about the visas. I'm sending letters to the Congressmen and Senators today.

I thought the demonstrations were done and over? Wasn't that the strike that didn't go too well?

May Allah keep him safe. Inshaallah, he will be fine.

Im so sorry, Olivia. All we can do is keep praying.

Olivia, I am so sorry for the both of you. Inshallah, he will be safe.

Please keep us posted.

I don't watch the news enough, apparently, because it seems the media has really overdone the goings on over in Egypt. One of my husband's customers came in last night asking how my husband's family was doing because he heard of the "riots" and that no one is able to get food in Egypt.

here in Mahalla condition is become much better just police in every where it was big strike and yes it sucess at least it told the goverment something to make change.
about gaza i dont think something would happen soon

gawd i hope they send more than just a platoon!

I know and what is he doing with a gun in his hand? He's their doctor? The first oath of a Doctor is to do no harm. Grrr...

I am really really sorry for you. I hope all goes well. your fiance sounds like he has a lot of courage... so be proud.. and I am sure you will be with him soon!!!!!

omggg i never heard about that Hamas thing!!!! what a shame!! but i dont think it will happen inshaAlah... but my god the nerves of even thinking about it!!!!

im really sorry u re going thru this Olivia.... i will remember u in my prayers and God's willing u will hear good news soon... try to stay positive!! HUGS

the mahala thing is over .... but i feel in mahala or not the strike wasnt successful and i dont feel anything will get any better anytime soon unfortunately

Yeah see my post about that in the thread Riot in Egypt. Thx for the support everyone but I see it's going to get worse before it gets better but hopefully the transition in the political process is a long process and not a fast and quick one that will affect my Husband and I's visas.

((((HUGS)))) Olivia

Inshalla everything will be fine and may God protect your husband. Yes, stay positive and I pray this will all be over soon.

Sending <<<<hugs>>>> and prayers your way!

Olivia-
Hang in there, I don't have my husband in any danger like you do, but I do know that I miss him and this makes me sad. You are not alone, if you need anything, someone to vent to, I am here.




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Wow thx everyone!

Hang in there! There will come a day when this will seem like sooo long ago...

There was something I remembered last night that I forgot to mention here. In Egypt's peace treaty with Israel one of the stipulations was that the Egyptians could only have so many military personnel on the Sinai Peninsula. Thus we have just a platoon being deployed to control an overwhelming situation. The Israeli's are exasturbating the situation by not offering the Palestinians relief.

What kind of message are we sending about Democracy when the Palestinians hold a democratic election and the elected officials, Hamas, are not recognize by Israel or the Americans?

In modern times the peace treaty signed under Sadat may need some updates when faced with the creations of a Palestinian state who are now sharing the boarder with Egypt and crossing it daily either under stealth tunnels or full out assaulting the wall and pouring through.

The Americans are exasturbating the Egyptians by threatening to cut off economic aid if they don't control their boarder. I think it's time for the Israelis, Americans, Egyptians, and Palestinians to sit down and modernize their treaties so that there maybe some reconciliation and peace in that region.

my heart goes out to u and ur husband ur in my prayers..........

Liv, I'm so sorry to hear about this {{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}} I hope u hear something soon from the govt on his visa. Even more, I hope they can work something out so he can come on over.

Prayers goin out to u and ur sweetie.
amal

We are praying for ur husband!

Olivia, I'm sorry that this situation with your SO being in the military is so difficult. The not being able to communicate and now the deployment. I feel badly for the both of you and I hope you will have an unexpected blessing of some good news.

Nutty

Wow, Olivia. I don't really know what to say except hang in there. Must be so tough.

I think I would rather have had our denial than what you are going through! Best I can say is that we will pray for you both.

I'm at a loss for words, I can only hope and pray that some good will come out of this.

Me too. I can promise you I will pray for you and your husband.