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Ongoing Story· Day 10

Egyptian Media Reacts Fiercely to Israeli Minister's Sinai Remark

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Abu Ali ExpressPolitics

Egypt's President El-Sisi Responds to Israeli Minister's Sinai Comments

Translated & summarized from Abu Ali Express by baba

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Egyptian President el-Sisi addressed comments attributed to Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich regarding Egypt's potential fears for Sinai in case of war. El-Sisi stated Egypt has no war agenda and has secured its land. He affirmed that Egypt has no aspirations toward Israel as long as their borders are secure and the peace agreement holds.

The story in 6 lines · by baba

  • Egyptian President el-Sisi denied having an agenda for war with Israel.
  • El-Sisi responded to Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's alleged comments about Sinai.
  • The Egyptian president stated Egypt has no aspirations toward Israel or its territory.
  • He affirmed that Egypt's land is in its possession after having fought for it.
  • El-Sisi emphasized the ongoing peace agreement between Egypt and Israel.
  • The remarks were met with applause from the audience.

Egyptian President el-Sisi has responded to remarks attributed to an Israeli official, reportedly Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who allegedly stated that Egypt would not go to war with Israel due to concerns over the fate of Sinai. El-Sisi clarified that Egypt has no agenda for war and emphasized that their land is in their possession, having fought for and secured it.

"Who said we want war? We do not have such an agenda," El-Sisi stated, adding that the matter of their land had concluded. He further asserted that as long as Egypt's borders are quiet and secure, a peace agreement with Israel remains in effect, and Egypt harbors no aspirations towards Israel or its territory.

The comments were made during an event where El-Sisi received applause from the audience.

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