Posted AT 1:53 AM EDT on 09/02/08
Egypt walks a dangerous tightrope over Gaza
CAIRO and JERUSALEM — When Mohammed Abu Treika scored a key goal against Sudan in an African Cup match last week, he endeared himself to millions of fans in this soccer-mad country. But it was what he did next that made him a true national hero.
As banks of television cameras zoomed in on him, Mr. Abu Treika celebrated his goal by pulling his red Egyptian national team sweater over his head.
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