Egypt's Sisi Assures Netanyahu Cairo Poses No Threat to Israel
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Egypt's military buildup is for regional stability and does not threaten Israel. El-Sisi stated that Cairo views Israel's military power without fear and expects the same in return. He stressed that Egypt needs a strong army to preserve peace in the unstable Middle East region.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi assured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Egypt poses no threat to Israel.
- El-Sisi explained Egypt's military strengthening is for regional peace and stability.
- Netanyahu had inquired about Egypt's ongoing arms purchases and military buildup.
- El-Sisi believes relations should be based on mutual trust and understanding.
- Egypt needs a strong army to maintain peace in the unstable Middle East.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi stated that Cairo does not pose a threat to Israel and discussed a conversation he had with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding Egypt's arms purchases. According to el-Sisi, Netanyahu inquired about Egypt's continued acquisition of weapons and military buildup. The Egyptian president explained that he does not view Israel's military strength as a threat to Egypt and believes Israel should similarly view Egypt's defensive capabilities without apprehension.
El-Sisi emphasized the importance of building relations between the two nations on mutual trust and understanding. He noted that given the instability in the Middle East, Egypt needs a strong army to maintain peace and stability. "We live in an unstable region, and we need to be strong to preserve the peace that we cherish," the Egyptian president said.
He further added that Egypt's efforts to bolster its defense capabilities are not solely related to its relationship with Israel but also to ensuring security across the entire region.
