Egypt will invite Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu for an
official visit as soon as he takes office, Likud MK Ayoob Kara told Haaretz
Sunday.
Kara said the message came from Egyptian ambassador Yasser Rida.
Kara also said he wanted to prevent a Netanyahu government from being
perceived as trying to harm the peace process or Arab states. "I believe
only the right wing can bring a true peace, and this is why I'm conducting
talks with Arab officials," said Kara.
Egypt had previously voiced concern over the positions of the government
being formed, but emphasized that any Israeli leadership will be measured by
its deeds, not by its officials' past statements. This may apply in
particular to Avigdor Lieberman, who is likely to be foreign minister. Last
year, his anti-Egypt comments caused considerable furor there
