Egypt's President Recounts Netanyahu's Question on Military Buildup
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Egyptian President disclosed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once asked him why Egypt was arming itself. El-Sisi responded that Israel should view Egypt's military strength as Cairo views Israel's, asserting Egypt poses no threat. The Egyptian president made the remarks during a police academy graduation ceremony in New Cairo.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Egyptian President el-Sisi revealed Netanyahu asked him about Egypt's military armament.
- El-Sisi told Netanyahu that Egypt's strength is not a threat to Israel.
- Netanyahu is responsible for his country and knows Egypt is not a threat, el-Sisi stated.
- The conversation occurred during a past exchange between the two leaders.
- El-Sisi spoke at a police academy graduation in New Cairo.
Egyptian President revealed a past conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which Netanyahu questioned Egypt's military armament. Speaking at a police academy graduation ceremony in New Cairo, el-Sisi stated that Netanyahu asked him, "Why are you arming yourself?" El-Sisi assured that Cairo does not pose a threat to Israel, emphasizing Netanyahu's understanding of Egypt's commitment to its own security.
El-Sisi recounted his response to Netanyahu, suggesting that Israel should view Egypt's military strength with the same perspective Cairo holds towards Israel's. "I told him, 'I have never seen Israel's strength as a threat to me, and I believe you should also approach us with the understanding that Egypt's strength does not constitute a threat to you,'" el-Sisi said. He also mentioned an unsuccessful attempt to persuade the Prime Minister on a certain matter, though details were not provided.
El-Sisi reiterated his belief in Netanyahu's responsibility towards his country, stating, "Netanyahu is responsible for his country, and he knows very well that Egypt will never be a threat." The remarks highlight a past diplomatic exchange concerning regional military capabilities and mutual perceptions of threat.
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