Egypt Rejects Israeli Finance Minister's Remarks Invoking Sinai
An Egyptian source described the comments as 'empty threats' aimed at electoral gains, according to state-run MENA.
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Egypt has categorically rejected remarks by Israel's finance minister that invoked the Sinai Peninsula, according to a report citing Egypt's state-run MENA news agency.
An unnamed Egyptian source described the minister's comments as "empty threats" intended to appeal to domestic political considerations ahead of elections, the report said.
Limited details
The specific remarks made by the Israeli finance minister were not detailed in the available reporting, nor was the context in which they were made.
Egypt has historically regarded any suggestion involving Sinai's status as a sensitive matter tied to its sovereignty, though further specifics about this particular exchange were not provided.
Neither the Israeli finance ministry nor additional Egyptian officials were reported offering further comment beyond what was relayed through MENA.
Sources
- Egypt ‘categorically’ rejects invoking Sinai in Israeli finance minister’s remarks — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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