Israeli opposition leader slams gov’t’s attacks on Egypt says they undermine peace 

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has criticised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government’s policy toward Egypt, warning that the ongoing hostility toward Cairo undermines the chances of peace between the two countries. Lapid said the Prime Minister’s Office’s repeated statements regarding allegations of Qatari funding, and the ongoing campaign against Egypt, could undermine the peace agreement between the two countries. He also warned that the Iranian foreign minister’s visit to Egypt came in response to the hostile campaign waged by the Israeli government against Egypt. “The Iranian foreign minister’s visit to Cairo and the talk of cooperation are a warning sign. For months, the Israeli government, with Qatari encouragement and funding, has been waging an anti-Egyptian campaign that undermines […]