i24 News – Egypt today condemned “Israeli escalation in the Palestinian territories” as security forces attempt to prevent more attacks amid a terror wave that has killed 11 people.
The Twitter post from Egypt’s Foreign Ministry also rebuked “the continued entry of settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque plaza” at the Har Habayis.
Egypt’s ministry called on Israel to adhere to international law and allow Muslim worshippers to observe the month-long fasting holiday of Ramadan that started on Friday.
Jordan’s King Abdullah II also called for calm on Sunday during a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, according to a readout of the call issued by the Jordanian government.
“King Abdullah stressed the need to stop any measures that could cause violence, escalate the conflict, and undermine the prospects of peace,” the statement said.
“His Majesty urged taking the necessary measures to facilitate the access of Muslim worshippers to Al Aqsa Mosque, without any impediments, especially with the start of the holy month of Ramadan, which is marked by an increase in the number of Muslim worshippers and visitors coming to Al Haram Al Sharif,” referring to the Muslim name for the Har Habayis.
Neither statement from Jordan or Egypt made mention of the recent terrorist attacks in Israel that led to an increase in security measures in order to prevent more attacks against civilians.
Egypt’s condemnation came a week after its participation in the historic Negev Summit that brought six foreign ministers to the Jewish state to discuss regional security and economic issues.
The foreign ministers of Bahrain, Egypt, Morocco, and the United Arab Emirates took part in the inaugural event, along with the top diplomats from Israel and the United States.
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with “friends” like them who needs ENEMIES
Both Egypt and Jordan have proved themselves to be amazing neighbors and sweetest peace partners.
Dear Egypt, You’re lucky Israel gave you back the Sinai. You have waged wars on Israel in the past, and yet Israel gave gifted you the Sinai for free. Stop preaching to Israel; they are merely doing the same thing you do to the Hamas terrorists in Sinai.
Nu, let’s be a bit more honest about that. As a prominent political observer said at the time – the US paid Israel billions of dollars to return Sinai to Egypt, and then paid Egypt billions more to take it back.
Aside from the financial transaction involved, Israel offered Sinai back immediately in 1967, if Egypt were to sign a peace treaty. It later gave it back for the very same reason, which wasn’t “for free”.
Has the treaty been worth it? Despite Israel wishing for the two neighbors to become fully engaged in trade, tourism, and diplomacy, the outcome has been rather disappointing. However, as Menachem Begin said afterwords – a cold peace is much better than a hot war.
The so-called Palestinians are Jordan’s problem.