Egyptian President El-Sisi Rebukes Israeli Minister Smotrich Over Sinai Remarks
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi strongly criticized Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's remarks about the Sinai Peninsula. El-Sisi stated Egypt fought to defend its land and questioned any Israeli fears of Egyptian territorial ambitions. Smotrich's comments, made in an interview, suggested the Sinai would cease to exist if Egypt attacked Israel. The remarks sparked significant backlash in Egyptian media.
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- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi criticized Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's comments.
- Smotrich suggested the Sinai Peninsula would cease to exist if Egypt attacked Israel.
- El-Sisi stated Egypt fought to defend its territory and reclaim its land.
- The Egyptian president questioned Israeli fears of Egyptian territorial ambitions.
- Smotrich's remarks were made during an interview about future threats to Israel.
- The comments drew sharp criticism and threats in Egyptian media.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has responded to recent comments made by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, which suggested that if Egypt were to attack Israel, the Sinai Peninsula would cease to exist. El-Sisi emphasized that Egypt fought a war to defend its territory and reclaim all its land. He questioned whether certain Israeli elements harbor baseless beliefs or fears that Egypt has territorial ambitions toward Israel.
El-Sisi asserted that Egypt's primary objective is to maintain its security and stability, protecting its people's interests and resources. He clarified that Egypt harbors no hidden agendas and its fundamental priority is to safeguard its borders and national security within a framework of peace and stability. He also noted that "any smuggling can lead to terror."
Smotrich's remarks, made during an interview with "Hashitbelach," were prompted by a question about future threats to Israel. When asked about the possibility of an Egyptian attack, Smotrich replied, "What will cause Egypt not to attack us? The understanding that if they attack us, there will be no Sinai, at least." The rest of the interview focused on the war in Gaza, Israeli control over the Strip, and the status of Hamas and Hezbollah. Smotrich's comments had previously drawn sharp criticism in the Egyptian media, with some outlets issuing direct threats against Israel.
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