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Sun, Jan 30, 2011 | The Prime Minister’s Office

Netanyahu Comments on Egypt Revolt

Israel’s Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu made his first official comments on the situation in Egypt during the weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday.

Netanyahu said that Israel is “anxiously monitoring” the Egyptian anti-government protests and that Israel is committed “to continue and maintain stability and security in our region.”

He also spoke with US President Barack Obama and US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton about the unrest in Egypt.

Transcript of PM Netanyahu’s remarks at the start of the weekly cabinet meeting:

“We are anxiously monitoring what is happening in Egypt and [elsewhere] in our region.

Last night, I spoke with US President Barack Obama and US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton. I also held consultations with Defense Minister Ehud Barak, Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman and with Israeli intelligence officials.

Our efforts are designed to continue and maintain stability and security in our region. I remind you that the peace between Israel and Egypt has endured for over three decades and our goal is to ensure that these relations continue.

Of course, at this time, we must show maximum responsibility, restraint and sagacity and, to this end, I have instructed my fellow ministers to refrain from commenting on this issue. Naturally, we are also holding consultations in the appropriate government forums.”

Source: Prime Minister’s Office