Netanyahu: Egypt turmoil proves need for security assurances in Mideast peace deal

11.09.2011                      12.Elul, 5771

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Netanyahu: Egypt turmoil proves need for security assurances in Mideast peace deal

Speaking less than a day after Israel's Cairo embassy was attacked by protesters, PM says Israel committed to its peace treaty with Egypt, would work to restore Turkey ties.

Israel will continue to adhere to its peace treaty with Egypt in wake of the storming of Israel's embassy in Cairo, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday, adding that continued Mideast turmoil proves that Israel is right to insist on security assurances in any future peace deal.
Earlier Saturday Egypt raised its national alertness level following a severe nighttime incident late Friday, as thousands of Egyptian protesters attacked the Israeli embassy in Cairo, resulting in the evacuation of dozens of Israeli diplomats….