Egypt's Al Jazeera premises have been confiscated and the government has ordered a freeze on new satellite television permits after a meeting with top generals, MENA reported. Satellite channel Al Jazeera Egypt claimed the authorities had prevented it from broadcasting, after entering its offices and confiscating transmission equipment.

Egyptians are startng to wonder whether faith in social media will invigorate their revolt against Hosni Mubarak, as the key to Egypt's democratic future might be a little overdone.