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Israel's Netanyahu meets head of Egyptian intelligence, PM office says
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met the head of Egyptian intelligence in Jerusalem on Tuesday, the prime minister's office said.
Cairo and Jerusalem maintain very close security ties © Mena Today
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met the head of Egyptian intelligence in Jerusalem on Tuesday, the prime minister's office said.
During the meeting, it said, they discussed advancing U.S. President Donald Trump's plan, Israel–Egypt relations and strengthening the peace between the two countries.
Reporting by Steven Scheer
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