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Some Egyptians wary of normalizing relations with Israel

Egyptian leaders say they are playing an important role in reviving the Palestinian issue by mediating with Israel, but some sources say Egyptians might actually be losing their sympathy for Palestinians and don't want to normalize relations with Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry (L) in Jerusalem July 10, 2016 REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun - RTSH5PM
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A recent meeting between Israeli and Egyptian leaders has people wondering what kind of support the Egyptian public might have for normalizing relations between the countries and how normalization might affect the Palestinian issue.

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu July 10 in Jerusalem. The meeting marked the first visit for an Egyptian foreign minister to Israel since 2007. Shoukry said he considered the visit significant to advancing the peace process between Israelis and Palestinians.

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