Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Egypt’s Sisi Lends Backing to Israel-Palestinian Peace Efforts

 
Reuters, 17/05 17:23 CET

CAIRO (Reuters) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi promised Israel on Tuesday warmer ties if it accepts efforts to resume peace talks with the Palestinians, urging its leaders not to waste an opportunity to bring security and hope to a troubled region.

In an impromptu speech at an infrastructure conference in the southern city of Assiut, Sisi said his country was willing to mediate a reconciliation between rival Palestinian factions to pave the way towards a lasting peace accord with the Israelis.

“I say we will achieve a warmer peace if we resolve the issue of our Palestinian brothers… and give hope to the Palestinians of the establishment of a state,” Sisi said.

“I ask that the Israeli leadership allow this speech to be broadcast in Israel one or two times as this is a genuine opportunity… We are willing to make all efforts to help find a solution to this problem.” 

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Source: Euronews

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