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REVEALED: Egypt consulted Israel in Red Sea islands transfer
« on: February 11, 2017, 04:56:49 am »
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REVEALED: Egypt consulted Israel in Red Sea islands transfer
Leaked recordings show Egyptian foreign minister coordinating with senior Israeli diplomat over transfer of Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry discussed with a top Israeli official the details of the contentious sale of two Egyptian islands to Saudi Arabia, new leaks revealed on Friday night.

Shoukry is heard discussing by phone the Egyptian side's negotiating position on the controversial transfer of Tiran and Sanafir, and asking for Israel's support.

The agreement, announced in April, caused a public uproar and rare protests by Egyptians, who insisted the uninhabited islands of Tiran and Sanafir were Egyptian.

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