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Israeli prime minister praises 'foundation for deep ties' in Egypt

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was the first visit by an Israeli prime minister to Egypt in a decade.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

The Monday meeting between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett went well, according to official accounts.

“The meeting was very important and very good. During the meeting, first and foremost, we created a foundation for deep ties in the future,” said Bennett in a statement.

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