Egypt's Sisi Responds to Israeli Minister on Sinai, Cites National Security
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Speaking at a military seminar, El-Sisi affirmed Egypt's commitment to its peace treaty with Israel and its vision for a two-state solution. The remarks come amid regional tensions and discussions on the Palestinian issue, with Egypt stressing the need for a political resolution and regional stability.
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- Egyptian President El-Sisi stated Egypt prioritizes national security and does not seek conflict with any party.
- El-Sisi's remarks were a response to Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's comments about Sinai.
- The Egyptian president reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to its peace treaty with Israel.
- El-Sisi reiterated Egypt's support for the two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- The statements were made during an Egyptian Armed Forces educational seminar on Wednesday.
His remarks came in response to comments by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who reportedly linked Egypt's refusal to attack Israel to a fear of reoccupying the Sinai Peninsula. Speaking at an Egyptian Armed Forces educational seminar commemorating the October 1973 war, El-Sisi stated that Egypt fought that war to defend its land and regain its territory. He emphasized that Egypt harbors no ambitions toward any party and its primary focus is safeguarding its security, stability, and its people's resources. El-Sisi addressed what he described as unfounded concerns in some Israeli circles about Egyptian ambitions, assuring that Cairo has no hidden agendas and its relations with Israel are governed by their peace treaty. These statements occur amidst ongoing regional tensions and disagreements over political settlement paths and the future of the Palestinian issue. Egypt officially reiterates its call for a political solution that guarantees Palestinian rights and achieves regional stability. El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to the two-state solution as the practical path to a just and lasting peace, involving the establishment of a Palestinian state alongside Israel. He added that Egypt's vision aims to secure stability for future generations, emphasizing the importance of regional security and avoiding conflict escalation.
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