Egypt Elects The Muslim Brotherhood

The elections in Egypt have come to a close with The Muslim Brotherhood, and it's ally the Justice Party combining, to take forty-seven percent of the seats in Parliament. The next mission for Parliament is to write a new constitution for the country. At the same time the people are still protesting against the military which has had power since President Hosni Mubarak was removed from office. Protestors are calling for mass rallies on January 25, the anniversary of the first one against Mubarak, to protest the military's control. The military has promised to surrender control of the country once a new president is elected in June.

International worries include the extent of the Egyptian military's power, but also focus on the extremist nature of the Brotherhood, which has already stated it would not abide by the peace treaty with Israel. With Iran already causing trouble in the Middle East, and turmoil in Syria, Yemen, and other countries; the area hardly needs another non peaceful government. Israel has already discussed that they are prepared for any eventuality in Syria, and it can be guaranteed they are preparing for any possibility with Egypt as well. Hopefully they will not have to worry and this new Egyptian government will change it's mind and stay peaceful.