Netanyahu has 'clear lack of interest' in peace

 

Egypt's relations with Israel will be affected by how Benjamin Netanyahu's next government deals with the Palestinian issue, former Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy said on Friday.

Netanyahu's return to power in Tuesday's elections will involve forming a coalition with far-right politicians like Itamar Ben-Gvir, who take a tougher stance on the Palestinians than members of centrist politician Yair Lapid's current government. but it is adversely affected by Netanyahu's clear disinterest in a peace process involving Palestinians and Israelis,” Fahmy said, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname.

 He spoke to The National on the sidelines of an event organized by Anwar. Gargash Diplomatic Academy in Abu Dhabi. Egypt-Israeli relations "could be further compromised if the extreme right in the coalition pushes aggressive policies of annexation and
and so on," Mr Fahmy said.

"I'm not particularly optimistic to cut my answer short and to be very diplomatic in my terms. Unlike Mr. Netanyahu, Mr. Lapid was 'less confrontational' in his approach, Mr. Fahmy said." a peace process, was not provocative in its actions.