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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9803
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THE DAY IN POLITICS / (eu) eu/israel

Egypt expresses “astonishment” and claims Israel has European backing in its treatment of Palestinians

Brussels, 12/12/2008 (Agence Europe) - Egypt has expressed its astonishment at the decision taken by the EU on Monday to develop closer relations with Israel, the Arab press reports. Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abou El Gheit told press that the European position “gives cause for astonishment, especially since Israel has shown no willingness on the peace process in recent months”. On the contrary, the minister added: “We are witnessing an intensification of colonisation, the...

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