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Egypt's Sisi Rejects Smotrich's Sinai Threat, Reaffirms Peace Treaty
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi responded to Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's threat regarding the Sinai Peninsula, stating Egypt has no territorial ambitions. Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to the peace treaty with Israel and a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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What happened
- 01Egyptian President Sisi rejected Israeli FM Smotrich's threat regarding Sinai, stating Egypt has no territorial ambitions.
- 02Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to the peace treaty with Israel and a two-state solution.
- 03Smotrich warned Egypt would lose Sinai if it attacked Israel, sparking outrage in Egypt.
- 04The Egyptian presidency questioned Israeli fears about Cairo's intentions.
- 05Sisi's remarks were made during an event marking the 53rd anniversary of the Yom Kippur War.
Smotrich's earlier remarks, warning Egypt would lose Sinai if it attacked Israel, sparked outrage in Egypt and Arab media. The Egyptian presidency questioned Israeli fears and reiterated Cairo's focus on regional stability.
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