Egypt's Sisi Reveals Netanyahu Questioned His Arms Purchases
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi revealed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once asked him why Egypt was acquiring weapons. Sisi explained that Egypt's military buildup is for deterrence and peace, not aggression, and urged Israel to view it similarly. He also reiterated his view that a Palestinian state is key to regional stability, a point Netanyahu did not accept.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi revealed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu questioned Egypt's arms purchases.
- Sisi stated Netanyahu asked him directly, "Why are you arming? Why are you acquiring weapons?"
- The Egyptian president explained that Egypt's military buildup is for deterrence and regional peace.
- Sisi reiterated his belief that a Palestinian state is essential for regional stability.
- He told Netanyahu that the opportunity for a Palestinian state would bring stability, but Netanyahu was unconvinced.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi revealed a past conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which Netanyahu questioned Egypt's military acquisitions. Speaking at a police academy graduation in New Cairo, Sisi recounted Netanyahu asking, "Why are you arming? Why are you acquiring weapons?" The Egyptian president stated he responded that just as Egypt does not view Israel's strengthening as a threat, Israel should not see Egypt's military buildup that way. Sisi emphasized that Egypt's military and police development is intended to deter hostile elements and maintain regional peace, with no hidden agendas or intentions to harm the peace treaty. These remarks come amid Israeli concern over Egyptian troop deployments in Sinai. Sisi also linked regional security to the Palestinian issue, reiterating his long-held position to Netanyahu since 2013 that a Palestinian state is crucial for stability and Israel's full integration into the Middle East. "I told him that the opportunity to establish a Palestinian state would bring real stability to all of us," Sisi said, adding that his attempts to persuade Netanyahu failed, as "He was not convinced."
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