Egypt, others bash Israel over reported Syrian strikes

Times of Israel ^ | 5/5/2013 | By Adiv Sterman

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Israel’s reported airstrikes against Syria over the last three days drew condemnations across the Middle East Sunday, including from leaders who have been harshly critical of Syrian President Bashar Assad.

Egypt, Lebanon, and the Arab League, amongst others, called on the international community to take steps to prevent further attacks. The across-the-board condemnations emphasized Israel’s “aggression” and stressed disapproval at Jerusalem’s lack of respect for the war-torn country’s sovereignty.

“Egypt condemns the Israeli attack on Syria, which is considered a violation against international principles and laws complicating the current situation in Syria and threatening the security and stability of the region,” read an official statement issued by the Egyptian government.

The statement from Cairo stressed that, although the Egyptian government sides with those rebelling against Assad, it “strongly rejects any aggression against Syrian capacities, tampering with its sovereignty and taking advantage of its internal crisis under any pretext.”

“Israel’s aggression, obvious to the whole world, puts the international community, primarily the United Nations, to the test regarding its commitment to the rules of international law. Egypt calls on all states to take responsibility in confronting recurrent Israeli transgressions and in maintaining international peace and security,” the statement concluded

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[G Larry]

“take steps to prevent further attacks”

Save Syria.....Bomb Iran, source of the weapons.

[Fitzy_888]

In frustration, the Egyptians will blow up the Sphinx...or at a minimum ten someones sphincter’s.

[onedoug]

So what?

[onyx]

(Should say, "allah", but it's not a perfect world.)

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