Washington - Obama administration, trying to find the correct answer to the unrest in Egypt, has no shortage of advice coming from all sorts of democracy advocates, academics, political commentators, and even from members of the previous administration. However, some voices, such as those that emanate from its neighbors Egypt, the sound is very persistent and persuasive.
There is evidence that the pressure is paying off. On Saturday, several days after the assumption that the U.S. is willing to immediately shift, the administration of the country said it would maintain "smooth transition" under the control of vice-president, Omar Suleiman.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said that the immediate resignation of Mr. Mubarak would complicate rather than facilitate, the path to democracy, Egypt, taking into account the requirements of the country's constitution.
While each country has its own concerns, all fear of sudden, random change in Egypt, which lead to the destabilization of the region and in Arab countries even undermine the position of their leaders, many of whom are autocrats, colliding with the resistance of the population.
Middle Eastern allies are the only supporters that the U.S. administration has to be on the unrest in Egypt. Allies can not be ignored, officials say, because they are vital to the U.S., whether it's oil suppliers like Saudi Arabia, or as partners with political clout in Washington, like Israel.
"I understand everyone's concerns in the region" - said Mrs. Clinton on Sunday. She said she spoke with King Abdullah II of Jordan, and that Obama called other leaders. State Department officials, she said, are constant negotiations with their counterparts in the region.
Administration officials report that spanned the mood in many of these countries have been relaxed in recent days, since the U.S. changed its position with regard to Egypt and now do not require the immediate resignation of Mr. Mubarak.
However, on Tuesday, the administration has toughened its demands to Mr. Suleiman, a White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said that the Egyptian vice-president has made some unhelpful comments about the fact that Egypt is not ready for democracy, etc. "
Vice President Joseph Biden Jr. repeated this message during the call, Mr. Suleiman, the White House, urging him to take concrete steps toward democracy. Stark assessment of the Gibbs caused some criticism of the administration of the Egyptian opposition and their foreign supporters, said that such public statements are contradictory and ambiguous.
On Monday, a large group of American specialists in Egypt and the Middle East, wrote to Mr. Obama and Mrs. Clinton's letter, expressing fears that the U.S. "can prevent inappropriate and possibly fraudulent, the process of regime change in Egypt."
On Wednesday, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak is scheduled to meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates in Washington. The meeting which is held at the request of Mr. Barak will be the first personal contact between senior Israeli and American officials after the start of the Egyptian revolt.
Israeli officials, long considered Mr. Mubarak and Mr. Suleiman stabilizers of the situation in a dangerous region of the U.S. administration made it clear that they support evolution rather than revolution in Egypt. They believe that it is important to make changes within the system rather than change the system, and are hoping to restore stability, according to Israeli officials of high rank.
Mr Suleiman is a longtime mediator between Egypt and Israel. Back in 2008 WikiLeaks has published information according to which the Israeli government regarded him as a successor to Mr. Mubarak has for several years.
"Without doubt, Israel's most convenient for the prospect of" a transfer of power to Mr Suleiman as the heir, according to a telegram from Tel Aviv.
Arab leaders have similar concerns. Talking with Mr. Obama on Sunday, the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed of Abu Dhabi, UAE Defence Minister, stressed the need for stability in Egypt, according to a statement made by the UAE immediately after the call. Crown Prince "also stressed the need for the transition of power in Egypt was smooth and organized in the framework of national institutions," the statement said.
Mr. Obama last week had a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia.
Arab leaders unanimously urged the U.S. to do the same, according to Arab officials. They believe that Mr. Obama has gone too far on Tuesday when he said that Mr. Mubarak is to start the transfer of power in Egypt "immediately" - a day after the application of Mr. Gibbs that "now means yesterday.
"We firmly believe that the pressure on Mubarak might lead to instability," said one Arab official who requested anonymity.
Mrs. Clinton said that the best option for self-defense of the Arab countries would meet the grievances of their populations. Recalling that she warned about the need for reform in the Arab world in Qatar last month, she said, "I can not speak more clearly about our concerns for all of these governments."
Israel, despite its deep concern over Egypt, in general, listening to the request of the U.S. administration not to involve themselves in debate. "Israel is wise enough to remain in the shadows" - said Sen. John Kerry, chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs in an interview Tuesday.
Mr. Kerry, also refer to the Arab leaders, said the crisis in Egypt, forcing American allies to ask "how the notion of longevity is applicable to institutions such as alliances," but added that "they need to understand: it's not like we take solutions, this population of Egypt decides. "
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