Mohammed Mursi

The anti-American protests spreading in the Middle East are causing many in the region to reconsider the long-term impact of the Arab Spring.

Heavily-armed gunmen attacked an Egyptian border post near the Gaza Strip and Israel Sunday night.

Israel says it has received a letter from the new President of Egypt, saying he wishes to work with Israel for peace and stability in the region, but Cairo says it’s a fake.

Egypt has said it will meet its peace treaty with Israel, but there is pressure within the country to reflect anti-Israeli sentiment.

Egypt’s new president, Mohamed Mursi, is doing something his predecessor would never have allowed. He’s taking petitions directly from people with grievances, and allowing protests outside his palace.