Egyptian revolt thrusts historic peace treaty into a state of uncertainty

A protester in Cairo holds a sketch depicting Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak with a Star of David on his forehead. The caption reads: “Thirty years of devastation and treason.”

It refers, not only to Mr. Mubarak’s more than 30-year tyrannical rule, but also to the historic peace agreement his predecessor signed in 1979 and he continued with Israel.

If the sketch is anything to go by in gauging Egypt’s future relationship with its northern neighbour in the likely event of Mr. Mubarak’s downfall, Israel has reason to fear the treaty is in jeopardy.