Sisi: Egypt's Military Buildup Is Defensive, Not a Threat to Israel
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi revealed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had questioned Egypt's military expansion. Sisi stated during a police academy ceremony that Egypt's buildup is defensive, aimed at regional security, and not a threat to Israel. He also reiterated his long-held view to Netanyahu that a Palestinian state is key to regional stability, a point the Prime Minister has not accepted. Sisi affirmed Egypt's commitment to its peace treaty with Israel.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Egyptian President Sisi stated Netanyahu questioned Egypt's military expansion.
- Sisi assured that Egypt's military buildup is defensive and not a threat to Israel.
- Sisi told Netanyahu to view Egypt's strength as he views Israel's strength.
- Sisi has repeatedly told Netanyahu a Palestinian state is key to regional stability.
- Netanyahu was reportedly unconvinced by Sisi's proposal for a Palestinian state.
- Egypt remains committed to its peace agreement with Israel, Sisi said.
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