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Israeli Leaders Send Congratulatory Letters to New Egyptian President

Posted on July 1, 2012 at 1:30pm by Erica Ritz
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Benjamin Netanyahu and Shimon Peres Write Letters to New Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi | Israel Egypt Relations

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, third from right, sits with ruling military generals following his inauguration (Photo: AP)

(The Blaze/AP) — Israel‘s president and prime minister have sent separate letters to Egypt’s new Islamist president, congratulating him on his election victory and calling for continued peace between the neighboring countries, Israeli officials said Sunday.

Israelis have grown jittery over the country‘s future relations with Egypt since last year’s ouster of longtime President Hosni Mubarak. The election of Mohammed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood has only deepened those concerns, particularly because of his seemingly deep sympathy with the country’s hardline Salafists.

Morsi took office Saturday, saying in his speech: ““Everybody is hearing me now. The government … the military and the police. … No power above this power.”

This photo combo shows file photos of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and new Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi (Photos: AP)

Israel’s high-profile outreach reflected the importance Israel places on its peace treaty with Egypt. The 1979 agreement, Israel’s first with an Arab country, has been a cornerstone of Israeli security policy for three decades, allowing the military to focus on more volatile fronts with Lebanon, Syria and the Palestinian territories.

The letters from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres were Israel’s first official communications with Morsi since his election.

An official in Netanyahu’s office confirmed that the letter emphasized the importance of maintaining the peace treaty, though Netanyahu did not release the text of his letter.

Peres, a 1994 Nobel Peace laureate, wrote in his: “Peace has saved the lives of countless young people in Egypt and in Israel.” He used the word “peace” six times in the brief letter, according to the Hebrew version released by his office, and the letter that was delivered to Morsi was in Arabic.

Morsi has pledged to respect all of Egypt’s international accords, but the Brotherhood has said adjustments to the Israel-Egypt accord may be needed. They have also called Israeli leaders “vampires” and “killers.”

“All of us here in Israel have great respect for Egypt and for the Egyptian people for serving as pioneers and leading the route to peace and reconciliation in the region,” Peres wrote to Morsi, according to CNN.

“Here in Israel, we congratulate you for holding democratic elections and wish Egypt under your presidency success in managing the complex challenges facing the Egyptian nation.”

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Comments (35)

Tankertony
Posted on July 1, 2012 at 11:40pm
They forgot to report on the second half of the letter. It went something like this:

Congratulatins! We can already tell you ain’t a Sadat. If you mess with us we’ll spank your fanny even worse than we did in 1948, 1956, 1967, and 1973.

Got that rosey ellen?
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- lukerw
  Posted on July 2, 2012 at 4:03am
  The problem is… Israel is a Tiny Place… fixed in Location… their Strategy & Tactics are Limited by the Location & Knowledge of past engagements by the Enemy.
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- johnpaulkuchtajr
  Posted on July 2, 2012 at 5:52am
  As you read some of the “less-than-enlightened” posts that run the gamut of foreign policy, ask yourself “If the USA was energy independent, would we have to be concerned if that whole part of the world goes to war?”
  
  The answer is a simple “No, we wouldn’t have to give a damn.” Unfortunately, our political leadership is so ‘bought” with Saudi campaign cash that what is best for America is pushed to the back burner. Go to http://www.muslimbrotherhoodinamerica.com, Segment Six, to see how “bought” Virginia’s politicians have become.
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deano24
Posted on July 1, 2012 at 11:17pm
P.M.Benjamin Netanyahu. Knows that the new Egyptian President will not follow Mr. follow President Mohammed Morsi agreement with Israel border agreement.
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BOMUSTGO
Posted on July 1, 2012 at 10:16pm
Egypt will remain in the end. They will have to come up to Jerusalem every year to celebrate the feast of Tabernacles…As will ALL nations. There will be no more Islam.Zech 14:17-19 And it shall be, that whoso will not come up of all the families of the earth unto Jerusalem to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, even upon them shall be no rain.
18. And if the family of Egypt go not up, and come not, that have no rain; there shall be the plague, wherewith the Lord will smite the heathen that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles.
19. This shall be the punishment of Egypt, and the punishment of all nations that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles.
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- lukerw
  Posted on July 2, 2012 at 4:11am
  Not being a JudeoChristian… I support the Christian Theology that Christ completed all Sacrifices, Perfectly… so, I reject the Jewish Temple and it’s Rites & Rituals.
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neoconenemy
Posted on July 1, 2012 at 8:01pm
israhellis are running scared now, worried that Morsi will open up their border with Gaza which means the end of israhell. Why do you think Egypt is the #2 recipient of foreign aid behind our adopted first born israhell? We bribe them to keep that border sealed, not for anything we get in return. I hear Allen West and Joe Walsh, the zionist tapdancers in congress calling for aid to Egypt to stop…GOOD!!! Lets stop bribing them to keep that border sealed. Our middle east foreign policy is dictated purely by israhell and its interests but now countries are beginning to fight back and there is nothing we can do about it. We should listen to Ron Paul and just get away from that place..their problems shouldn’t be ours!!! . The Egyptians have a score to settle with israhell, from their pre-emptive bombings against them in the 70s, their assassinating of Egyptians, and of course their treacherous attempt to get France and Britain to invade Egypt so they could take away control of the suez from the Egyptians. Americans would be smart not to get caught up in this beef between 83 million Muslims and 7 million Jews.
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- lukerw
  Posted on July 1, 2012 at 8:29pm
  Not big on the Bible… are you?
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- neoconenemy
  Posted on July 1, 2012 at 8:36pm
  I’m no bigger on the bible than i am on the quran. If you christian zionist hybrids love Israel so much. Get on a plane, join idf and leave the rest of us alone. I have no stake in Israel and couldn’t care less what happens to it.
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- lukerw
  Posted on July 1, 2012 at 8:53pm
  Jacob… gave the Title of Israel to… Joseph’s son Ephraim… being Half Egyptian… and Joshua, who led the Exodus and Entered the Promised land, was Head of that Tribe… then upon the death of Solomon, the Head of the House of Joseph and Tribe of Ephraim, was placed upon the Throne of Israel by the Pharaoh of Egypt.
  
  Stupid Muslims make the Egyptians ignorant of their own History!
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- neoconenemy
  Posted on July 1, 2012 at 9:14pm
  The Muslims have their own version….different, but equally lacking in evidence. Christians, Jews, Muslims all willing to fight each other cause of unfounded beliefs.
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- BOMUSTGO
  Posted on July 1, 2012 at 10:24pm
  Israel will prevail…Isaiah 10:24,25 Therefore thus saith the Lord God of hosts, O my people that dwellest in Zion, be not afraid of the Assyrian: he shall smite thee with a rod, and shall lift up his staff against thee, after the manner of Egypt.
  For yet a very little while, and the indignation shall cease, and mine anger in their destruction.
  
  Isaiah 41:8-11 But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.
  9. Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away.
  10. Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
  11. Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.
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- Paul
  Posted on July 1, 2012 at 11:32pm
  @neocon
  
  You have your own little world going on there don’t you? Your hate will destroy you…
  
  Pathetic excuse for a so called human being but you do make me smile in your ignorance….
  
  “Americans would be smart not to get caught up in this beef between 83 million Muslims and 7 million Jews.”
  
  One person and GOD make a majority, now laugh, watch and learn, when your done laughing , ranting and making a fool of yourself of course…….
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- lukerw
  Posted on July 1, 2012 at 11:57pm
  I am willing to Fight Islam… because I have a Koran, have read it, and understand it: WORLD Conquest, where all are Converted, Enslaved, or Killed!
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- Paul
  Posted on July 2, 2012 at 12:59am
  @LUKERW
  
  I am NOT talking down to you, hang in there you’re doing great, it’s getting easy to see your heart, you’re getting stronger everyday, as ALL of “US” are dealing with these pathetic desperate fools.
  
  We’re getting there, Tic Toc !
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Paul
Posted on July 1, 2012 at 6:04pm
Wow15 replys guess Erica doesn like anyone !
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Magyar
Posted on July 1, 2012 at 5:26pm
Clever strategy—- hope he sent it on pig skin!
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- Paul
  Posted on July 1, 2012 at 6:34pm
  Strip o gram !
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JACKTHETOAD
Posted on July 1, 2012 at 5:07pm
Bibi shoulda sent him a goat instead. Now there’s a way to get his attention.
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The-Monk
Posted on July 1, 2012 at 5:05pm
Did Morsi wear latex gloves while reading the letters?
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Z
Posted on July 1, 2012 at 2:39pm
Talk about “Standing with Courage”
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- db321
  Posted on July 1, 2012 at 4:07pm
  OK all you Obama worshipers, there was a distinct difference between Obama‘s congratulatory and Netanyahu’s congratulatory letter. One basically said, I really do want to be Ruler of the World and the other one, said mess with Israel and I’ll squish you like a bug.
  
  You go Netanyahu, give us a couple mote months and America really will have you back.
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Searchingforthelight
Posted on July 1, 2012 at 2:01pm
Signs of Respect, Intentions, and Clear communication between Countries is a good thing.
Lack of it, as within a marriage, could lead to misunderstandings and end in a divorce.
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LeadNotFollow
Posted on July 1, 2012 at 1:58pm
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Israel’s president and prime minister, you’re wasting your time. Egypt’s Muslims do not want peace. They want to destroy you.
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- cassandra
  Posted on July 1, 2012 at 2:14pm
  Doing something honorable is never a waste of time PM Netanyhu is a great statesman with content of character maybe he show the MB how to act
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Too_Far_Gone
Posted on July 1, 2012 at 1:49pm
Has anyone on here ever read the Word of God in depth?

ALL this is written.
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- BOMUSTGO
  Posted on July 2, 2012 at 1:03am
  Sure have…
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progressiveslayer
Posted on July 1, 2012 at 1:41pm
: ““Everybody is hearing me now. The government … the military and the police. … No power above this power.” So that’s how Morsi rolls,he sounds just like Barry. I understand Israel trying to keep peace but Israel is surrounded by enemies that want her blood and war is inevitable and probably soon.
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- TSUNAMI-22
  Posted on July 1, 2012 at 2:29pm
  Obama won’t tolerate being upstaged by Morsi. Narcissistic Marxists dictators don’t like competition.
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Detroit paperboy
Posted on July 1, 2012 at 1:40pm
There will be peace when Israel nukes tehran………..
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- Mutiny
  Posted on July 1, 2012 at 2:58pm
  Yeah that makes a lot of sense.
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- BOMUSTGO
  Posted on July 1, 2012 at 10:21pm
  Actually, it is Israel that gets attacked…Ez 38:10-12 Thus saith the Lord God; It shall also come to pass, that at the same time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt think an evil thought:
  11. And thou shalt say, I will go up to the land of unwalled villages; I will go to them that are at rest, that dwell safely, all of them dwelling without walls, and having neither bars nor gates,
  12. To take a spoil, and to take a prey; to turn thine hand upon the desolate places that are now inhabited, and upon the people that are gathered out of the nations, which have gotten cattle and goods, that dwell in the midst of the land.(ALSO, Psalms 83:4 They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance.)
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- Paul
  Posted on July 2, 2012 at 2:15am
  Yea , God and satan want to detroy the World they are coming to, go back to bed, take your Doritos with you…
  
  Idiot.
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TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on July 1, 2012 at 1:37pm
No new news to believers, but this world ain‘t gettin’ peace until Christ returns. The games continue to be sure. It’s truly exciting to live in this times; difficult, yes; but excting–IF you are a believer.
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- TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
  Posted on July 1, 2012 at 2:12pm
  Not quite ready to give up the ghost just yet, but I’m certainly excited every time a radical Islamist/Muslame is forced to give up their‘s in the name of peace via a drone or the business end of one of our Military’s weapons…
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