Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was quick to announce he is not interfering in Israel’s internal affairs, but he is nonetheless monitoring the political situation very carefully, senior government officials in Cairo explain.
They point out that in Egypt’s eyes, negotiations were ongoing to bring Yitzchak Herzog and his party into the coalition and suddenly the announcement is made that Avigdor Lieberman is the one signing on the dotted line.
Clearly for Egypt and some of Israel’s other Arab allies, the entry of Avigdor Lieberman into the Defense Ministry signals a red line, placing them on guard. While supporters of Lieberman insist he will restore the nation’s deterrence, others warn that the international community is carefully monitoring events in Jerusalem and the decision to partner with Lieberman, who is perceived a hard-liner, is cause for concern among some as the international community is working to pressure Israel and the PA (Palestinian Authority) back to the negotiating table. The feeling now is that with Lieberman in a senior cabinet post, such a reality is less likely to occur.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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This Nut should be more concerned about one of his flights that crashed instead of putting out statements regarding Israeli politics!
SISI IS NOT SUCH A GOOD FRIEND OF ISRAEL.HE ONLY SERVES HIS SELFISH PURPOSES.AS FOR ISRAEL IF YOU GIVE A INCH THEY’LL TAKE A MILE FROM YOU.
So confusing do we hold of Israel and the zionom or we don’t. Do we need the Arabs to like Israel?. Do we have a problem if they make comments or are wary about some crazys in the government. Do we serve in the army? We do we don’t they should we should. Moshiach now.