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Egypt, Iraq Affirm Keenness to Restore Security in the Region

Egypt’s President Abdul Fattah el-Sisi during his meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Cairo on Wednesday (Photo courtesy of Egyptian Presidency)
Egypt’s President Abdul Fattah el-Sisi during his meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Cairo on Wednesday (Photo courtesy of Egyptian Presidency)
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Egypt, Iraq Affirm Keenness to Restore Security in the Region

Egypt’s President Abdul Fattah el-Sisi during his meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Cairo on Wednesday (Photo courtesy of Egyptian Presidency)
Egypt’s President Abdul Fattah el-Sisi during his meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Cairo on Wednesday (Photo courtesy of Egyptian Presidency)

Egypt’s President Abdul Fattah el-Sisi received on Wednesday Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Cairo.

The meeting was attended by Major General Abbas Kamel, head of the General Intelligence Service, and the Iraqi Ambassador to Cairo, Ahmed al-Dulaimi.

The two officials discussed bilateral ties, as well as ways to boost areas of economic, commercial and investment cooperation, in addition to bolstering the tripartite cooperation with Jordan.

Both leaders agreed to “continue consultations to restore security and stability in the region,” especially amid the ongoing challenges on the political and security levels.

According to presidential spokesperson Bassam Rady, Sisi expressed Egypt's pride in the distinguished historic relations with Iraq, and his keenness to strengthen the latter's Arab national role.

The Egyptian President stressed the importance of providing full support to Iraqis in all fields, whether on the bilateral level or through the tripartite cooperation mechanism, Rady added.

The Iraqi FM expressed Baghdad's keenness to hold "intensive coordination and consultation" with Cairo on all levels, in light of the strong ties, and the central role of Egypt in the region.

Hussein also conveyed a message from Iraqi President Barham Salih to his Egyptian counterpart on bilateral matters.

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Poll: Majority of Israelis Think Tel Aviv ‘Lost’ Gaza War

Israeli protesters demand deal to release hostages (dpa)
Israeli protesters demand deal to release hostages (dpa)
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Poll: Majority of Israelis Think Tel Aviv ‘Lost’ Gaza War

Israeli protesters demand deal to release hostages (dpa)
Israeli protesters demand deal to release hostages (dpa)

Amid Israeli attempts to isolate the Gaza Strip, take advantage of the war in Lebanon and threaten to extend it to Iran, a majority of Israelis still believe that there is no chance of victory over Hamas.
A poll conducted by the Israeli public broadcaster KAN revealed that just 27% of Israelis believe their country has “won the war in Gaza,” while 35% think it has “lost.” The remainder, or 38% of the Israelis, said they were uncertain about their answer.
An in-depth analysis of the poll also showed that when asked about the outcome Israel achieved in the war in Gaza, uncertainty reigns among supporters of the ruling coalition parties led by Benjamin Netanyahu, who speaks of a complete and overwhelming victory.
Among coalition voters, 47% felt Israel had won.
Meanwhile 48% of opposition voters believed the country had lost.
According to the new poll, 14% of Israeli settlers said they are willing to live in settlements near the border with the Gaza Strip after the end of the war. In return, some 86% of Israeli settlers expressed their unwillingness to live in those settlements.
Additionally, 12% of Israelis reported losing a family member or close friend during the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and the war that Israel waged in response to the attack. Also, 36% said they know someone who died, indicating that 48% are personally connected to a casualty of the war.
Last week, a new poll by Israeli newspaper Maariv showed that a third of Israelis are considering emigrating because of the war.
The poll showed that 35% of respondents said they considered emigrating from Israel, including 24% who considered permanent emigration and 11% who considered moving away temporarily.
The poll also showed that 47% of the respondents said they “very much want” their children to live in Israel and 26% only “want” their children to live there while 21% affirmed that they do not want their children to live in Israel. Six percent of the respondents said they did not wish to answer the question.
Of those polled, the elderly, religious and ultra-Orthodox community were the most happy living in Israel. In return, Israelis aged 30-44, young couples, and voters of opposition parties were found to be most dissatisfied with living in Israel.
The polls showed that 66% of the respondents believe that Israel is a good country to live in, compared to 33% who think it is not. Also, 49% said they felt personally secure, 23% did not, and 26% said their personal security status was average.